6 HARDY PLANTS FOR THE HOME GARDEN 
PURPLE FRINGED ORCHID Habenaria psycodes 
Showy July flowering in dense spikes of lilac flowers. From our open mea- 
dows in neutral or slightly limy soil. 12 for $4.00; 3 for $1.00; Each 40c. 
PUTTY-ROOT Aplectum hyemale 
Also called Adam and Eve. Has a large plantain-like leaf that persists over 
winter. Flowers yellowish on a spike. From our upland woods. 12 for $2.50; 
3) fors65c>, Wach=20c. 
RATTLESNAKE PLANTAIN Epipactis pubescens 
Low rosette of white-veined leaves. Excellent in terrariums and, in the 
shaded wild garden, notable for late summer spikes of white flowers as well. 12 
for $2.00; 3 for 50c; Each 20c. 
WOODLAND PLANTS FOR SHADE 
ALUM-ROOT Heuchera americana 
Flowers not showy but the green and bronzed leaves make excellent foliage 
effect. May be used in part sun. 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
BANEBERRY, RED Actaea rubra 
Baneberries add interest and color to the shaded wild garden when flowers 
are scarce. Sturdy plants two feet high with fluffy balls of white flowers in early 
May. In July come the colorful scarlet berries. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; 
Each 20c. 
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BANEBERRY, WHITE Aciaea alba 
A little taller plant than red baneberry, otherwise much alike. Ivory-white 
berries with black tips, sometimes likened to doll’s eyes, in August. In a well- 
prepared bed one of the most permanent of wild flowers. 100 for $15.00; 12 for 
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BISHOPS CAP Mitella diphylla 
Notable for the delicate lacework petals of its small white flowers. Dainty 
leaves in the maple pattern. A choice plant, flowers in May, about 12 inches 
high. 12 for $2.00; Hach 20c. 
BLOODROOT Sanguinaria canadensis 
White flowers in early spring as its leaves are unfolding. Large round scal- 
loped blue-green leaves. From an orange-fleshed tuber. 100 for $10.00; 12 for 
SLO MmaAcheloc. 
BLUEBEADS . Clintonia borealis 
Wide flat leaves like some orchids but is of the lily family with a spray of 
creamy-white flowers followed by berries of an intense blue. Add peat to soil 
LOPVACICIVY a 2aLOK $2.50; 3 for 65c; Hach 25c. 
BLUEBELLS, VIRGINIA Mertensia virginica 
Beautiful pink buds changing to tubular blue flowers. Attractive blue-green 
foliage which ripens off and disappears soon after the flowering season of late 
April or early May. Plant the heavy black roots in very early spring or from 
July to freezing up time. Plant in masses for a beautiful effect. 100 for $8.00; 
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