WAKE ROBIN FARM, HOME, PENNSYLVANIA 
Meadow Rue, Tall (Thalictrum polygamum). Starry, plumy clusters of white 
flowers, borne on stout stems from 3 to 5 feet high. Moist, fertile soil, and 
with a preference for slow winding streams. Makes an unusually pleasing com- 
bination with Red Bergamot. Grows well in almost any soil, in sunshine or 
shade. Easy to transplant. A nice flower to plant casually along winding, 
shaded or wooded roads and paths. 25. each; $2.00 for 10. 
Monkey Flower; Allegheny Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens). This vigorous 
plant, with its grinning flowers named for the “ape” or “‘little buffoon”, is 
found in wet meadows and close to streams of any size. It grows from 1 to 3 
feet tall, bearing purple-blue flowers from July to September. Excellent for 
the wild garden. 25c each; $2.00 for 10. 
Mullein, Great or Common; Velvet Plant (Verbascum thapsus). A picturesque, 
velvety-leaved plant, growing from 2 to 5 feet high. The rod-like stalk is said 
to have been dipped in suet for use by the Romans as a funeral torch, and 
the leaves by the Greeks as lamp wicks. “‘Mullein tea” has been more recently 
a common treatment for lung troubles, both of man and animals, whence a 
nickname, ‘“‘Bullock’s Lungwort.” The woolly, slender flower spike is 1 to 2 
feet long. Takes kindly to waste places, not ordinarily used. Grows almost 
anywhere. Latin name derives from its origin in the Island of Thapsos. 25c 
each; $2.00 for 10. 
New York Fern; “Taper Fern” (Thelypteris noveboracensis). A sunny-looking 
plant, even in deep shade, due to its bright, yellow-green color. Its dainty 
fronds form soft, tufted ground cover, and are from 12 to 20 inches long. It 
likes a rather dry shade, especially under deciduous trees, where it spreads 
rapidly in matted masses, easy to move in blocks or sods. Rather indifferent to 
soil acidity, although found in sub-acid and neutral soils. 25c each; $2.00 for 10. 
Oswego Tea; Bee Balm (Monarda didyma). A really red flower, which seeks 
moist, shady places, where it can show off against rich, green backgrounds. 
The Indians called it a flaming flower and made a sort of tea from the scarlet- 
red blossoms. Draws butterflies and bumblebees. Has a most pleasing fragrance. 
Brilliant and showy, it grows 3 to 4 feet and blooms from July to September. 
Rich soil preferred. 25c each; $2.00 for 10. 
Partridgeberry; Twinberry (Mitchella repens). A trailing vine, forming a dense 
carpet or fine mat, close to the ground. Bright red berries in the fall. Easy 
to establish, as it favors both coniferous and hard wood trees. Requires little 
after care. Flowers are waxy white. The glossy dark green leaves are attractive 
in the house, where they can be kept through the winter in wet moss, and 
transferred entire to the ground in the Spring. Named for Dr. John Mitchell. 
25c each; $2.00 for 10. 
Peppermint (Mentha piperita). Grows easily near any kind of water. Its very 
pleasing scent adds zest to any garden and might well be included in every 
garden. Flowers are bunchy and spiky, and the leaves have a hot, peppery 
taste. An excellent idea for the little artificial garden pond. Grows anywhere, 
doing best in moist, fertile soil. Grows trom 18 to 30 inches high. 25c each; 
$2.00 for 10. 
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