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garden late into the fall. Glossy leaves on stems up to two feet. Also does 
well in light shade. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
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3 IRIS, DWARF CRESTED Iris lacustris 
A northern form of Iris cristata. Dainty blue flower from tiny 
plants not over three inches. Likes a moist soil and some protection 
from hottest sun rays. Early spring flowering. 12 for $4.00; Each 40c. 
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IRONWEED Vernonia altissima 
Striking summer accent plant with rich purple broad heads of flowers. 
Grows 6 to 8 feet. 12 for $2.00; 3 for 50c; Each 20c. 
JOE-PYE-WEED Eupatorium purpureum 
Broad heads of pink to reddish purple flowers in late summer. Up to 6 
feet. 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
MEADOWRUE, TALL Thalictrum polygamum 
Fluffy heads of flowers on 4 or 5 foot stems in summer. Decorative fern- 
like foliage. 12 for $2.50; 3 for 65c; Each 25c. 
MILKWEED, ORANGE Asclepias tuberosa 
Also known as Butterfly-weed. Brilliant orange heads in late June and 
July. Common to northern sandy areas, but easily grown in open well drained 
soils. Up to 2 feet. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
PASQUEFLOWER Anemone patens 
Somewhat paler in color than the Pulsatilla of Europe. Flowers appear 
early very close to ground as the first silky leaves are coming forth, later the 
silky plumes and leaves make a wide bushy growth up to 15 inches. Common to 
our sandy waste land, give well drained soil and some acidity. 100 for $12.00; 
12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
PENSTEMON, FOXGLOVE Penstemon digitalis 
Tall, up to five feet, smooth-leaved. Spike of white flowers good for cutting 
in July. 12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
PENSTEMON, HAIRY Penstemon hirsutus 
Growing to two feet with light lavender flowers freely produced in May and 
June. Good in the rock garden where it spreads by seed. 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
PENSTEMON, SHELL-LEAF Penstemon grandiflorus 
Sparingly present in Wisconsin but abundantly farther west, this is a beau- 
tiful plant. Flowers as large as a foxglove of a beautiful shade of lavender-blue 
in June. Lovely glaucous blue leaves on a stout stem up to two feet. 12 for 
$2:005 3'for 60c; Hach 25c. 
PHLOX, PRAIRIE Phlox pilosa 
The brilliant dark rose phlox of our sandier soils. June flowering up to 15 
inches. Last year we found in a limited area in Iowa beautiful pink and white 
variations of this which we hope to establish in the nursery for future offerings. 
100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
PHLOX, WILD BLUE Phlox divaricata 
Though commonly seen in open woods we find a sunny or partly shaded 
situation results in stronger growth. Masses of delicate blue flowers in May. 
100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
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PHLOX, WHITE Phlox divaricata alba 
White form of the preceding. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 25c. 
PRAIRIE CLOVER Petalostemon villosum 
This is the densely hairy variety with the brilliant purplish heads of flowers. 
A two foot plant. 12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
PRAIRIE SMOKE / Geum ciliatum 
‘Reddish flowers in spring from a generous tuft of leaves. From the fluffy 
seed heads comes the local name‘of Old Man’s Whiskers. Up to 12 inches. 12 
for $2.00; 3 for 50c; Each 20c. . -, 
PRICKLY PEAR, LARGE Opuntia compressa 
Crinkly yellow flowers, two and a half inches across in late June. Red 
edible fruits in fall. An easy hardy cactus. 3 for 50c; Each 20c. 
PRICKLY PEAR, SMALL Opuntia fragilis 
Though well established near here, it has never been known to flower here. 
Easy to grow. 3 for 50c; Each 20c. 
