WAKE ROBIN Farm, HoME, PENNSYLVANIA 
Trillium, White; Large-Flowering Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum). Waxy white flowers, 
superbly showy when grouped in shady woodland glades, bloom in April and May, 
later turn pink, and are followed by red berries. White Trillium requires little at- 
tention if planted amongst garden shrubbery or under hardwood trees. Soil average, 
or at least not too acid, and moist but well drained. White Trillium rejoices in 
plenty of leaf mold, which seems, among other qualities, to hold moisture constantly 
in moderation. This is one of the Trillium genus of the Paridee tribe of the Lily 
Family. Requires several years, estimated at 5 to 7, to reach blooming age from 
seed. It appreciates attention during its childhood. It likes when possible to be in 
sight and sound of a babbling brook. 25c each; $2.50 for 12. 
Trillium, Painted (Trillium undulatum). Crimson stripes, painted within the white 
petals of this smaller trillium delicacy, give it a peppermint candy look. Blooms in 
May and June at 6 to 10 inches in height, and brightens searing September with 
intensely scarlet berries. Cool, damp corners are preferred and low sandy spots with 
shade are useful. The three leaves under the blossoms are more sharply pointed 
than those of other trilltums, and the petals have distinctively wavy edges. 25c each; 
$2.50 for 12. 
Turtle Head (Chelone glabra). Really a bog plant, but one which roots as close to 
water as possible without wetting its feet. Versatile, it survives in less watery 
places. The globular flower, tinted rose, has a startling likeness to a turtle’s head 
(Chelone), and a bald (glabrous) one at that. The flowers bloom successively, 
up a dense terminal spike, from July to September, in a cluster rather large for the 
slender, two-foot stalk. The plant increases by root division. A small start can 
be spread in a few seasons over extensive brookside or bog border. Similar in 
habit to the Monkey Flower, a Figwort Family connection. 25c each; $2.50 for 12. 
Vervain, Blue; Simpler’s Joy (Verbena hastata). 









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Vervain has been sacred to Druids, Rom- 
ans and other peoples, ancient and mod- 
ern, as fetish or talisman, to invoke bles- 
sing ~ad avert disaster. The English name, 
“Sampler’s Joy,” grew out of the ready 
sale at good price of Vervain by venders of 
medicinal “simples” or herbs. Decorative, the plant is easily established, requires 
little attention, and grows in full sun or partial shade, over a wide range of climate. 
25c each; $2.50 for 12. 


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