24 The Tooles of Garry-nee-Dule, Baraboo, Wisconsin 
MAYAPPLE Podophyllum peltatum 
In nature grows abundantly in clumps. Waxy white flowers in May set be- 
tween two umbrella-like leaves about one foot high. Fragrant, edible yellow fruit 
in summer. 12 for $2.00; Each 20c, 
MERRYBELLS Uvularia grandiflora 
Very effective when planted in clumps. Yellow flowers and attractive 
foliage in May up to 15 inches. 100 for $10.00; 12 for $1.50; Each 15c. 
MILKWEED, ORANGE Asclepias tuberosa 
Also known as Butterfly-weed. Brilliant orange heads in late June and 
July. Common to northern sandy areas, but easily grown in open well drained 
soils. Up to 2 feet. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50: Each 25c. 
PARTRIDGE BERRY Mitchella repens 
Mats of small green leaves with delicate pink flowers in spring followed by 
red berries in early fall. A good ground cover for shaded acid soil. Excellent 
for terrariums. 100 for $10.00; 12 for $1.50; Each 20c. 
PASQUEFLOWER Anemone patens 
With us the first flower of spring. The tulip shaped light lavendar flowers 
appear before the last snowbanks are gone. The flowers appear very close to the 
ground but the flower stems continue to lengthen before the flower has 
faded and by the time the silky plume of the seed heads appear the stems may 
be 10 or 12 inches high. Must have sandy or gravelly well drained soil, sun or 
light shade. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
PENSTEMON, SHELF-LEAF Penstemon grandiflorus 
Sparingly present in Wisconsin, but abundant farther west, this is a beau- 
tiful plant. Flowers as large as a foxglove of a beautiful shade of lavender-blue 
in June. Lovely glaucous blue leaves on a stout stem up to two feet. 12 for 
$2.50; 3 for 65c; Each 25c. 
PHLOX, WILD BLUE Phlox divaricata 
Though commonly seen in open woods we find a sunny or partly shaded 
situation results in stronger growth. Masses of delicate blue flowers in May. 
100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00: Each 20c. 
PRAIRIE SMOKE Geum ciliatum 
Reddish flowers in spring from a generous tuft of leaves. From the fluffy 
seed heads comes the local name of Old Man’s Whiskers. Up to 12 inches. 
12 for $2.00; 3 for 50c; Each 20c. 
SHOOTING STAR Dodecatheon meadia 
This lovely wild flower should be in every garden of natives. Clusters of 
white or pink cyclamen-like flowers in early June, on long stems. Sun or light 
shade and rich, well drained soil. They disappear in late summer. 100 for 
$12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
SNAKEROOT, WHITE Eupatorium urticaefolium 
Broad heads of white ageratum-like flowers in August and September. Up to 
3 feet. Makes a good cut flower. 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
SOLOMONS SEAL Polygonatum biflorum 
Gracefully arching two foot leafy stalk with green bells hanging underneath 
in May followed by pairs of blue berries. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
SOLOMONS SEAL, GIANT Polygonatum commutatum 
Taller, up to four feet, and a month later in flower and fruit than the 
preceding. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
SPIDERWORT, BLUE Tradescantia reflexa 
The beautiful blue flower that clothes the railroad right of way with beauty 
thru June here in the middle west. Does well in any sunny situation. 
12 for $2.00; 3 for 50c; Each 20c. : 
