W. A. TOOLE, BARABOO, WISCONSIN 7 
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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 
$1.50; Each 15c. 
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; 
12. for $1.25; Hach 15c. 
CARDINAL FLOWER Lobelia cardinalis 
Spikes of lovely cardinal red in late summer up to three feet. Thrives in 
rich rather moist soil. Needs a winter mulch of leaves. 100 for $12.00; 12 for 
$2.00; Each 20c. 
COHOSH, AMERICAN Cimicifuga americana 
An excellent plant for woodlands. Wide spreading foliage and a branched 
flowerhead of white flowers. Up to 3 or 4 feet in June. 12 for $2.50; 3 for 65c; 
Each 25c. 
COHOSH, BLUE Caulophyllum thalictroides 
Foliage purplish when unfolding in spring. Finely cut leaves up to two feet. 
Flowers yellowish. Showy blue berries in August. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00: 
Each 20c. 
CRINKLEROOT Dentaria laciniata 
One of the grand May flower show in our woods. About ten inches high 
with white nodding flowers. 12 for $1.00; Each 15c. 
DOGTOOTH VIOLET, WHITE Erythronium albidum 
Long oval leaf somewhat mottled that carpets the woodlands. White tinted 
lavender lily-like flower. From bulbs. 100 for $6.00; 12 for $1.00; Each 15c. 
DOGTOCOTH VIOLET, YELLOW Erythronium americanum 
Not so freely flowering as above, a light yellow, but leaves conspicuously 
mottled. 100 for $6.00; 12 for $1.00; Each 15c. 
DUTCHMANS BREECHES Dicentra cucullaria 
Fern-like leaves in spring which die away in hot weather. The trouser-like 
white flowers have indeed a Dutchman’s waistline with golden trimmings in 
April. From a bulb found in rich leaf mold. 100 for $8.00; 12 for $1.25; Each 
15c. 
GERANIUM, WILD Geranium maculatum 
Dark pink flowers on leafy plants up to 18 inches. Not showy but a nice 
plant for shaded gardens. 12 for $2.50; Each 20c. 
GINGER, WILD Asarum canadense 
The soft texture of the large heart-shaped leaves about 8 inches from the 
creeping root-stalks makes this one of the best woodland carpets. One needs to 
search close to the ground for the reddish-brown bell flowers in May. 100 for 
$10.00; 12 for $1.50; Each 20c. 
GINSENG Panax quinquefolium 
Three large leaves on a slender stalk up to 18 inches. Flowers not showy 
but bears bright red berries in late summer. Has an interesting history in the 
China trade. 12 for $2.50; 3 for 65c; Each 25c. 
GREEN DRAGON Arisaema dracontium 
This cousin of Jack-in-the-Pulpit is less often seen. It is as tall or taller 
than Jack with the leaf divided into many finger-like projections. The tubular 
spathe is green and the spadix extends out several inches beyond the spathe. 
The fruit is orange-yellow. 12 for $2.50; 3 for 65c; Each 25c. 
HEPATICA Hepatica acutiloba 
An easily grown and favorite early spring wild flower. Just give it a well 
prepared humus bed and you will enjoy the white, pink or lavender, even blue and 
almost purple flowers arising from the previous year’s still green leaves. The 
new foliage is attractive all summer. Attracted the early colonists because of a 
supposed resemblance of the leaf to form of the liver, hence by the doctrine of 
signatures, a sovereign remedy for ailments of that organ. 100 for $10.00; 12 for 
$1.50; 4 for 50c; Each 20c. 
