OLDS’ HARDY PHLOX 
BEACON. Beautiful brilliant cherry red, 
growing 386 inches high. The flowers are car- 
ued on strong straight stems. Each, 25c; 3 for 
_ FLORA REIDY. Probably the best white 
in cultivation today. Large pure white flowers. 
Each, 30c; 8 for 75c. 
FUERBRAND (Fireglow). Almost ver- 
million or brilliant orange scarlet. Free flower- 
ing variety of medium height. Each, 30c; 3 for 
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GEORGE STIPP. A new variety of deep 
glowing salmon with shade lighter eye. An ex- 
cellent outstanding variety. Does not fade. 
Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
LILIAN. Better than Enchantress or Eliza- 
beth Campbell. Early salmon pink, about 2 
feet high. Continuous bloomer. Each, 30c; 3 
for 75c, 
PAINTED LADY. We think this about the 
most beautiful Phlox. Large pink flowers with 
dark scarlet. eye. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
RHEINLANDER. A salmon pink with red 
eye. Hach, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
.R. P. STRUTHERS. A _ smooth blending 
of rosy-carmine with salmon. Darker eye. Fine 
large truss. Each, 25c; 8 for 60c. 
SALMON GLOW. Beautiful large soft 
salmon, Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
SIEBOLD. Orange scarlet with red eye. 
Very fine. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN. Rosy 
magenta. A strong grower. Each, 25c; 3 for 
OLDS’ IRIS 
Iris make beautiful borders. They are easy to 
grow in poor soil or shade. Will thrive where 
other flowers fail. 
B. Y. MORRISON. Standards are pale 
lavender and the falls velvety purple with broad 
lavender border. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
CLARA NOYES. An unusual variety with 
colors blended much as in the Talisman Rose. 
Standards are tan, falls reddish-bronze, lined 
with deeper bronze. Yellow beards and _ half 
undertone of the same color. A low growing 
variety but very distinct and unusual. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c, 
FRIEDA MOHR. This is probably the 
outstanding Iris grown today. Grows well 
everywhere and while not a new variety it still 
ranks far ahead of any variety in its class. It 
is a delightfully fragrant, tall and stately lav- 
ender or orchid-pink. A very free bloomer with 
perfect flowers. Mid-season to late. Each, 25c; 
3 for 60c. 
GOLD IMPERIAL. A fine iris of rare 
texture and form. Brilliant yellow with con- 
spicuous orange beard. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
PROSPER LAUGIER. Standards of this 
variety are a fiery bronze and the falls a ruby 
purple. A most beautiful flower. Each, 25c; 3 
for 60c. 
OLDS’ RAINBOW 
PHLOX GARDEN 
11 varieties for $2.10, postpaid. 
We offer one each of the named varieties 
LORD OF JUNE. Standards are rich lay- 
ender-blue and the falls rich violet-blue. A giant 
flower with excellent form. Bach, 25c; 3 for 60e. 
LOHENGRIN. A rare and attractive shade 
of mauve pink. Hach, 20c; 3 for 50c. 
RHEIN NIXE. A charming iris. Rich rasp- 
berry purple and white. Each, 20c; 8 for 50c. 
_ SHERWIN WRIGHT. A golden yellow 
iris, without markings or shadings. Bach, 20c; 
3 for 50c. 
SEMINOLE. Rich velvety crimson bi-color. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
SOUVENIR DE MADAME GAUDI- 
CHAU. The best dark purple Iris. Beautiful 
dark rich purple flowers. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
SUSAN BLISS. 4 tall Iris with flowers 
of a uniform shade of deep rose pink with a 
light orange beard. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
SUNBEAM IRIS COLLECTION 
One each of Lohengrin, Rhein Nixe, Sher- 
B. Y. Morrison, 
win Wright, Clara Noyes, 
Susan Bliss, Gold Imperial, Prosper Laugier 
for $1.25, postpaid. 

MIXED IRIS. We offer choice mixed roots, 
first size and quality as follows: 8 for 20c; 12 
for 70c; 25 for $1.35, postpaid.—Not postpaid, 
100 for $5.50. 
DWARF IRIS. Dwarf Iris grow to a height 
of 6 to 8 inches and flower early. We offer three 
colors: white, yellow and purple. State color 
wanted. Hach, 20c; 3 for 50c; 6 for 90c; 12 
for $1.75. 
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MIXED PHLOX. An assortment of many 
good varieties in mixed colors. Specially fine 
for landscape or foundation plantings. 3 for 
40c; 6 for 75c; 12 for $1.40; 25 for $2.75. 
PLANT A WILD 
Native plants are now very popular both for 
here some of the best and most popular kinds. 
of Phlox, listed in the first column, separate- 
ly packed and labeled, for $2.10, postpaid. 
FLOWER GARDEN 
rock gardens and perennial borders. We are listing 
These are not sent with other goods, but are mailed 

alone, postpaid, at the right time for planting, or when weather permits digging in April. 
ASCLEPIAS  (Tuberosa) — Butterfly Weed. 
12-15 inches; brilliant orange flowers in midsum- 
mer; well drained soil in the sun. Hach, 25¢; 3 
for 60c; 12 for $2.00 
BANEBERRY (Actatea Alba)—18-24 inches; 
white flowers and ivory colored fruit with red 
pedicels. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
BLUE COHOSH (Caulophyllum Thalictroides) 
10-15 inches. The bunches of blue berries in mid- 
summer are the conspicuously ornamental features. 
Smee and leaf mold, Hach, 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for 
51.50. 
BLOODROOT (Sanguinaria Canadensis)—The 
white flowers appear very early in the spring. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
BOTTLE GENTIAN (Gentiana Andrewsi)— 
The dark blue of the Bottle or Closed Gentian car- 
ries the flowering season for the wild garden into 
late October. Hach, 25c; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
ANADA VIOLET (Viola Canadensis)—4-8 
inches; flowers most of summer; white tinted pink. 
Any fertile soil. Hach, 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. 
CARDINAL LOBELIA (Lobelia Cardinalis) 
—Brilliant cardinal flowers on stalks 2-4 feet high 
in August. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
DUTCHMAN'S BREECHES (Dicentra Ou- 
eullaria)——5 inches; white, early spring. Plant tiny 
bulbs shallow in rich leaf mold. Shade. Each, 20c; 
8 for 40c; 12-for $1.00. f 
GREAT BLUE LOBELIA (Lobelia Syphil- 
itica)——Deep blue flowers on 12 to 24-inch spikes 
in August. Sun or light shade. Bach, 25c; 3 for 
60c; 12 for $2.00. 
HEPATICA 
pointed at tips. 
(Acutiloba)—Three-parted leaves 
Easier to grow than others because 
it does not require acid soil. Hvergreen leaves over 
winter, new leaves following the flowers. One of 
the loveliest little woodland flowers of early spring; 
varying shades of light blue, pink and white. Each, 
20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. : 2 
JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT (Arisaema Triphyl- 
lum)—6-12 inches; brownish purple flowers in May 
followed by brilliant red berries. Prefers slightly 
acid leaf mold. Shade. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 
for $1.50. 
PARTRIDGE BERRY (Mitchella Repens)— 
Trailing; pink flowers followed by red fruit in fall. 
One of the finest of ground covers for moderately 
acid soil. Bach, 20c; 8 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. 
PENTSTEMON GRANDIFLORUS (Shell 
Leaf Pentstemon)—Lovely light lavender flowers 
in late spring. 18-24 inches. Porous soil. Each, 
25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.50. 
POLEMONIUM REPTANS (Jacobs Lad- 
der)—A profusion of blue bells _in spring. Light 
shade, fertile soil. 6-8 inches, Each, 25¢s" a 10r 
65c; 12 for $2.50. 
PRAIRIE PHLOX (Phlox Pilosa)—Well drain- 
ed soil in open, sunny spots. Bright rose, some- 
times plain magenta. It needs to be used with some 
care in the garden. 8-12 inches. Each, 20c; 3 for 
50c; 12 for $1.50. 
SQUIRREL CORN (Dicentra Canadensis). 8 
inches. Right after Dutchmans Breeches come the 
waxy white flowers of Squirrel Corn. Small, smooth, 
yellow bulbs in shaded rock leaf mold. Each, 20c; 
8 for 40c. 
SHOOTING STAR (Dodecatheon Meadia)— 
10-12 inches; white or pink; May. Open, well 
drained but not poor soil. One of our most beauti- 
ful wild flowers. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c. 
SHOWY TRILLIUM (Trillium Grandiflorum) 
—Flowers white, sometimes changing to pink. May. 
Rich leaf mold soil and light shade. 3 for 265c. 
VIRGINIA COWSLIP (Mertensia Virginica) 
—10-20 inches; glaucous green foliage, pink buds 
followed by delicate blue flowers in early spring. 
Sun or shade; fertile, moist soil. Hach, 20c; 3 for 
50c; 12 for $1.25. 
VIOLET PEDATA (Birdsfoot Violet)—One of 
our loveliest wild flowers, bearing a profusion of 
flat pansy-like flowers in varying shades of light to 
deep lavender and purple. Flowers in May. 4-6 
inches. Medium acid, well drained soil and open 
sun, Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.50. 
VIOLA PEDATA BICOLOR (Pansy Vio- 
let)——A variety with the two upper petals colored 
dark purple while the three lower petals are light 
lavender. Cultural requirements same as above. 
Each, 20c; 12 for $2.00; 100 for $12.00. 
VIOLA PUBESCENS (Tall Yellow Violet )— 
Branching stems with yellow flowers in May. 
Shade and rich woods soil. 6-8 inches. Hach, 25c; 
SeLore COCs alamo da0 0s 
WOODS PHLOX (Phlox Divaricata)—Makes 
a lovely carpet of blue in spring. Light shade, fer- 
tile soil and fair amount of moisture. Each, 20c; 
8 for 50c; 12 for $2.00. 
NATIVE FERNS 
MAIDENHAIR FERN (Adiantum Pedatum) 
—One of the most beautiful and attractive of our 
native ferns. 1-2 feet. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c. 
LADY FERN (Athyrium Felix-foemina)—Eas- 
ily grown, beautiful fern. 1-3 feet. Each, 25c; 3 
for 65c; $2.10 per dozen. 
EVERGREEN WOODFERN _ (Dryopteris 
Marginalis)—-One of the best ferns for home gar- 
dens because of its evergreen nature and ease of - 
culture. Good for holding soil on slopes. 1-2 feet. 
Bach, 25c; 3 for 65c; $2.10 per dozen. 
FLOWERING FERN (Osmunda Claytoniana) 
—A large, strong-growing fern of somewhat coarser 
growth than the other varieties. 2-4 feet. Each, 
30c; 3 for 75c; $2.50 per dozen. 
OSTRICH FERN (Pteretis Nodulosa)—A 
beautiful, large fern with long, graceful fronds re- 
curving like an ostrich plume. Each, 25c; 3 for 
65c; $2.10 per dozen. 
HARDY FERN COLLECTION 
15 Wild Ferns for $2.50, Postpaid. 
These ferns are ideal for a beauty spot along the 
north side of your home or other shady places, 
combined with other native plants or alone. Col- 
lection consists of 3 each of the above named ferns, 
all for $2.50, postpaid. 


Cypripedium (Lady Slipper). 
CYPRIPED1UM PUBES.-. 
CENS. (Yellow Lady Slipper)—Does 
well in any rich, partly shaded loca- 
tion. Yellow slipper and  brown- 
purple petals. May and early June. 
Most easily grown of all the Lady 
Slippers. Each, 35c; 83 for 95c; 12 
for $3.50. 
CYPRIPEDIUM SPECTA- 
BILE (Showy Lady Slipper)—The 
finest and most showy of all orchids. 
It grows up to 2 feet high, bearing 
along the stalks several rather round- 
ish leaves, and on top one or two 
quite large rose-purplish or magenta 
and white flowers. Does exceedingly 
well in a moist and partially shaded 
bed of peat or leaf loam. Nothing can 
be more charming than masses of this 
beautiful orchid. Each, 35c; 3 for 
95ce; 12 for $3.50. 
CYPRIPEDIUM CANDIDUM 
(White Lady Slipper)—Tiny ivory 
white slippers. Found native among 
the grass just above swampy areas. 
In cultivation give constant moisture, 
neutral soil and light shifting shade. 
Bach, 35c; 3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50. 
WILD FLOWER 
COLLECTION 
18 Plants for $2.35, Postpaid 
Here is an ideal collection for the 
start of a wild flower garden. The 
assortment is composed of the follow- 
ing plants separately wrapped and 
labeled: 
Yellow Lady Slippers 
White Barberry 
Mertensia 
Shooting Stars 
Trilliums 
Jacks-in-the Pulpit 
All 18 plants for $2.35, Postnaid. 

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