
TRILLIUM grandiflorum 
HARDY WILDFLOWERS 
DODECATHEON Meadia _ (Shooting-Star). The 
leaves are produced close to the ground. Very 
pretty orchid and pink cyclamen-like flowers are 
borne In clusters on slender wiry stems 12 to 16 
inches tall. Will grow in sun or shade. 
ERYTHRONIUM albidum (Adders-Tongue). Green 
mottled Ieaves and white lily-shaped flowers on 6 
to 8-inch stems in April. Grows in sun or shade. 
Americanum (Trout-Lily). Green mottled leaves; 
bright yellow flowers on 6-inch stems during April. 
rows-in shade, 
GERANIUM maculatum (Cranesbill). Attractive 
plant with leaves that resemble bedding geraniums. 
Large single deep pink flowers are borne on 18-inch 
stems in April and May. Grows im light shade. 
HEPATICA triloba (Lirerwort). Leaves are dark 
green tinted with maroon, and remain green all 
summer and winter. New leaves appear at bloom- 
ing time, very early in the spring. Flowers are light 
pink, orchid, and blue, on 6 to 8-inch stems. Plant 
in shade. 
MERTENSIA virginica (Bluebells). Pink and blue 
buds open into blue bell-shaped flowers. Produced 
freely in large clusters on 12 to 16-inch stems. 
Blooms in late April and May. Very pretty when 
grouped with tulips, planted among shrubbery, or 
naturalized in wooded areas. 
PHLOX bifida (Cle/t Phlox). Blooms very early in the 
spring. The star-shaped flowers range from light 
to deepest blue and completely cover the plant 
when in full bloom. Plants grow 4 to 6 inches high. 
Grow in full sun or shade. Very pretty in rock- 
gardens. 
divaricata (Sweet William or Blue Phlox). Very fra- 
grant flowers borne in spreading clusters on 12 to 
16-inch stems. Colors range from light blue, lilac 
to darkest lavender. Very pretty planted among 
shrubbery, grouped in the border, or naturalized. 
Plant in light or full shade. 
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum (May-Apple). Large 
light green leaves open like an umbrella on 12 to 
16-inch stems. Creamy white flowers about two 
inches across are borne at base of leaf. Fruits are 
light green, resembling an apple in shape. Grows 
in shady places. 
LOUNSBERRY GARDENS : 
OAKFORD, 
EPIGAEA repens (Trailing Arbutus) 
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POLYGONATUM biflorum (Solomons-Seal). Tall- 
growing plant 2 to 3 feet high. Leaves grow alter- 
nately, close to stems. Little bell-shaped yellow- 
ish flowers are borne under the arching stem. The 
dark blue berries make the plant quite attractive 
during summer. Grows in light or full shade. 
RANUNCULUS fascicularis (Buttercup). Deep yel- 
low flowers on 6 to 8-inch stems during April. The 
dark green leaves are quite attractive. Grows in 
moist shady locations. 
SANGUINARIA canadensis (Bloodroot). Large pure 
white flowers are produced early tn spring on 6 to 
8-inch stems. Leaves unfold about the time of 
bloom and grow to be quite large. They are gray- 
ish green and remain green throughout the summer. 
Grows in light shade. 
SMILACINA racemosa (False Spikenard). Oblong 
leaves with heavy veins on 18 to 24-inch arching 
stems. White flowers are borne in clusters on tip of 
stems, followed by clusters of red berries in summer. 
Grows in light or full shade. 
Stellata (False Solomons-Seal). Similar to the above, 
except that leaves are narrow. Flowers are larger 
but fewer in cluster; berries larger. Grows in shade. 
THALICTRUM dioicum (Meadow-Rue). Leaves are 
divided into many smooth-lobed drooping leaflets. 
Greenish white flowers, followed by large, blue 
berries during summer and fall. Grows in shade. 
TRADESCANTIA virginiana (Spiderwort). Clusters 
of blue flowers on 2-foot stems in June. Foltage ts 
gray-green in ribbon-like blades. Grows in sun. 
TRILLIUM erectum (Purple Trillium). Large 
broad leaves, three in a whorl, on thick 12-inch 
stems. Purplish red flower is borne at base of leaf 
stems during April. Grows in shade. 
Grandiflorum (Large White Trillium). One of the 
finest and largest of the Trilltums. Flowers are pure 
white, turning pink at close of blooming period— 
late April and May. Prefers light or full shade. 
Recurvatum (Prairie Trillium). Mottled green 
leaves are borne three in a whorl on 12 to 16-inch 
thick red stems. Flowers of velvety reddish pur- 
ple are produced at top of stem between leaves. 
Blooms in late April and May. Grows in shade. 
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ARISAEMA triphyllum 
VIOLA blanda (Sweet White Violet). Light green 
heart-shaped leaves. Large white flowers in May. 
Height 3 to 4 inches. Grows in sun or shade. 
Pedata (Birds-foot Violet). Leaves are divided, re- 
sembling a bird’s foot. Large, light blue, pansy- 
like flowers in late April and May, on 4 to 6-inch 
stems. Blooms heavily in spring and again in the 
fall. Grows in sun or light shade. 
Pubescens (Downy Yellow Violet). Plants grow up- 
right, 6 to 8 inches high. Leaves are light green and 
somewhat heart-shaped; bright yellow flowers in 
April and May. Grows in shade. 
Rotundifolia (Roundleaf Yellow Violet). Attrac- 
tive shiny round leaves. Pretty yellow flowers are 
borne on 2 to 4-inch stems in late April and May. 
GROUP Il 
25c each; 3 for 65c; 10 for $2.00; 100 for $17.50 
ACTAEA alba (White Baneberry). Very beautiful 
plant. The stalk and leaf-stems are reddish and 
the leaves are lance-shaped and spreading. White 
flowers In racemes on the 2 to 214-foot stems, 
followed by white berries. Grows in shade. 
Rubra (Red Baneberry). Very similar to the white 
form. Flowers are followed by large cluster of red 
berries. Grows in shade. 
ARALIA hispida (Bristly Sarsaparilla). Tiny dull 
white flowers are arranged in rounded clusters 
which crown the stem. Fruits are like black beads. 
Height 18 to 24 inches. Grows in light shade. 
Nudicaulis (Wild Sarsapavilla). Clusters of green- 
ish white flowers on 8 to 10-inch stems. Fruits are 
purple-black berries. Grows in moist shade. 
ASCLEPIAS tuberosa (Butterfly-Weed). Brilliant 
orange flowers are borne in summer in arching ra- 
cemes on 18 to 24-inch stems. Valuable for cut- 
ting. Will grow in full sun or light shade. 
ASTER novae-angliae (New England Aster). Dark 
lavender flowers with yellow centers borne freely 
during August and September on 3 to 5-foot 
branching stems. Grows In sun with moisture. 
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