16 HARDY PLANTS FOR THE HOME GARDEN 
WATERSIDE PLANTS 
Here are large and tiny for a natural grouping by a little brook, for a 
pondside or an artificial bog from a pool overflow. 
BUTTERCUP, EARLY Ranunculus fascicularis 
About one foot high attractive foliage. Bright yellow flowers in April—a 
cheery harbinger. 12 for $1.50; Each 15c. 
CATTAIL Typha latifolia 
Can be planted out under water in ponds, as well as on water margins. 
Grows up to eight feet. The matured seed spikes are decorative. 12 for $2.00; 
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FLAG, BLUE Iris versicolor 
Our native blue Iris growing to 30 inches or more. (See perennial list for 
the Yellow Flag Iris). 100 for $10.00; 12 for $1.50; Each 15c. 
FLAG, SWEET Acorus calamus 
To have nibbled the pungent root of sweet flag is one of the heritages of the 
country child. Narrow flag foliage up to six feet. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; 
Each 20c. 

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MARSH MARIGOLD Caltha palustris 
Glorious golden yellow flowers in May. Thick heart-shaped leaves up to 12 
inches that have. provided many a country dish:of “cowslip greens’ in: early 
spring. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 

SAXIFRAGE, VELVET Saxifraga pennsylvanica 
Rosettes of velvety leaves. A three foot spike of greenish-yellow flowers. 
12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
