12 HARDY PLANTS FOR THE HOME GARDEN 
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SPIDERWORT, RAINBOW Tradescantia bracteata 
Sky blue, dark blue, lavender, purple, heliotrope, rose, and pink are the 
colors produced by this variable plant. Stems grow up to 10 inches but flower- 
ing starts at about 4 inches early in the spring. 12 for $2.50; 3 for 65c; Each 25c. 
SPURGE, FLOWERING Euphorbia corollata 
Dainty sprays of white flowers that are cut for the flower market from 
their abundance in meadows here. Midsummer flowering. Three foot. 12 for 
$1.50; Each 15c. 
STRAWBERRY, BARREN Waldsteinia fragarioides 
Strawberry leaves and bright yellow flowers in spring. A good ground 
cover for sun or moderate shade. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
SUSAN, BLACK-EYED Rudbeckia hirta 
Bright yellow daisies with dark cone in centre. Biennial but self sows 
freely. 100 for $10.00; 12 for $1.50; Each 15c. 
SUSAN, BROWN-EYED Rudbeckia triloba 
Always admired as it grows here. Tall, to five feet, with a profusion of 
smaller deep yellow flowers with brown cones. Self-perpetuating biennial. 100 
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TURTLEHEAD . Chelone glabra 
A plant for a moist place in full sun or light shade. Makes good clumps 
with stems of white flowers up to four feet. Good foliage effect, dark green and 
glossy. 12 for $2.50; 3 for 65c; Bach25c. 
VIOLET, BI-COLOR OR PANSY Viola pedata bicolor 
A variety with the two upper petals dark purple and lower petals lavender. 
Culture same as for V. pedata. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
VIOLET, BIRDSFOOT Viola pedata 
One ot our lovely sand country flowers. A profusion of flowers in varying 
shades of lavender, in May from tufts of finely cut leaves. Give this violet a 
medium acid, well drained soil and open sun. 100 for $10.00; 12 for $1.50; 
Each 15c. 
VIOLET, LANCE-LEAVED WHITE Viola lanceolata 
Scentless white flowers and long narrow leaves. Damp sandy soil and 
sun. 3-4 inches. 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
NUTTALLS VIOLET Viola Nuttalli 
Lance-leaved, dusty gray-green. Nuttalls violet produces a profusion of 
yellow flowers in early spring. 12 for $2.50; 3 for 65c; Hach 25c. 
VIOLET, SPEAR-LEAVED Viola saggitata 
Long spear shaped leaves, large blue flowers in spring. Sandy soil and sun 
or light shade. 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
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; 
3 for 50c; Each 20c. 
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. 
MARSH MARIGOLD Caltha palustris 
Glorious golden yellow flowers in May. Thick heart-shaped leaves up to 12 
