WAKE ROBIN FARM, HOME, PENNSYLVANIA 
Pepper Root; Toothwort; Crinkleroot (Dentaria diphylla). Plants grow from 6 
to 8 inches high, bearing flowers in a terminal cluster, white, in May, and even 
earlier. It sometimes blooms along with Hepaticas and Bloodroot. The root 
is both wrinkled and toothed (hence the names), is edible, tasting pungently 
like watercress. Increases rapidly by means of creeping roots, in rich, moder- 
ately moist ground. The little white flowers have a loose, careless effect. 25c 
each; $1.50 for 10. 
Phlox, Wild Blue (Phlox divaricata). Begins to bloom early in April, with fra- 
grant lavendar flowers, or blue with a hint of purple. Sometimes pale violet or 
lilac in hue. The plant grows from 9 to 15 inches high, choosing moist, open 
woodlands. This condition can be duplicated in the smallest garden or backyard. 
A graceful flower, which takes kindly to rockeries. 25c each; $2.00 for 10. 
Pipsissewa; Prince’s Pine (Chimaphila). A beautiful evergreen plant growing 6 
to 10 inches tall, with dark green, thick, shining leaves. The flowers are dainty 
pale pink, or cream-colored, appearing in June. One of the latest of the deli- 
cate early woodland flowers. To distinguish from its close relative, the spotted 
wintergreen, the Pipsissewa does not have greenish-white marking on its leaves. 
Not difficult to establish if its natural condition are reproduced, namely, coni- 
ferous tree neighbors and a fairly dry soil. Spreads by creeping roots and 
easiest to establish by potting first. ““Pipsissewa” is an Indian name, probably 
due to its supposed strength-giving properties. 25c each; $2.00 for 10. 
Pitcher Plant, Common (Sarracenia purpurea). The pitcher contains up to half 
a pint of liquid, into which it draws insects for nourishment. A curious plant, 
it sprawls widely, a foot across or more, and the strange, reddish blossoms add 
to the interest, especially in the house during winter. The pitcher runs to 
lengths from 5 to 8 inches and the flower stem to about a foot. Bristles in 
the pitcher prevent the escape of the fatally curious bugs. The plant extends 
its sparse roots when insect diet is scarce. 25c each; $2.00 for 10. 
Pool Plants. For the pool, which anyone can make, even in the smallest yard or 
garden, with cement, a tub or even a bucket, please see Arrowhead; Calla, 
Wild; Hellebore; Marsh Marigold; Pitcher Plant; Sweet 
Flag and others for which marshy soil, streams and other 
watery places are in each case suggested. We like to 
encourage the backyard establishment of moisture-loving 
plants, because they lend a lushness to the too often 
arid home premises, and contribute to the propagation 
and conservation of our water-loving flora. Prices given 
under each title. 

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