Dear friend: 
We wish to thank you for your patronage, which makes possible this improved 1948 
Catalog. 
Many of you have enjoyed the wildtlowers that greet the spring and the ferns that fill 
shaded locations with graceful beauty. ( 
The increasing demand for wildflowers and ferns is evidence that these plants are filling 
a real need in the gardens of today. The delicate fronds of the ferns completely transform 
barren shady spots. The wildflowers first appear on the breath of spring and continue all 
through the season. Many of them add color and charm to shady locations where few other 
flowers will grow. 
Every order will be promptly acknowledged and will be shipped at proper planting time, 
or near the date you specify. ' ; 
We cuarantee our plants to reach you in good condition. Should your shipment arrive 
in Bier enarnition! a Sr acet of the meraition should be made at once. WE PREPAY ALL 
SHIPPING COSTS. 
R. M. LOUNSBERRY 
HARDY WILDFLOWERS AconiTuM uncinatum  (Montsbood, Hood 
shaped blue flowers on slender branching stems 
are produced in midsummer. Deeply cut leaves. 
A plant delicate in appearance. Height 2 to 
4 feet. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $2.75. 
ACTAEA alba (White Baneberry). Very beautiful 
plant. The stalk and Jeaf-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. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
Rubra (Red Baneberry). Very similar to the white 
form. Flowers are followed by large cluster of 
red berries. Grows in shade. Each 25c; 3 for 
70c; 10 for $2.25. 
ANEMONE canadensis (Windflower). An at- 
tractive plant 12 to 16 inches in height pro- 
ducing pure white flowers in May. Grows in 
ae or light shade. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for 
1.50. 
Thalictroides (Rue-Anemone). Pretty woodland 
plant 6 to 8 inches high. Flowers of pure white 
are borne in clusters during April. Foliage 
dainty. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
AQUILEGIA canadensis (Wild Columbine). Very 
hardy plant which grows 24 to 30 inches tall. 
Flowers are red with yellow corolla, borne on 
many branching stems in late April and May. 
Grows well in sun or shade. Each 20c; 3 for 
50c; 10 for $1.50. 
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 
— seer CONE shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
ARISAEMA triphyllum (Jack-in-the-Pulpit) Nudicaulis (Wild Sarsaparilla). Clusters of 
greenish white flowers on 8 to 10-inch stems. 
Fruits are purple-black berries. Grows in moist 
’ shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
ARISAEMA triphyllum (J ack-in-the-Pulpit). The 
calla-likke maroon flowers appear in April and 
May. Produces large attractive leaves and a 
large seed-cluster of red berries. Height 12 to 
16 inches. Prefers a moist, shady location. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
ASARUM canadense (Wild Ginger). Low-growing 
plant 4 to 6 inches high with round leaves 
on hairy stems. Flowers of rich maroon are 
borne close to the ground during April. Grows 
in shade. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
ASCLEPIAS tuberosa (Butterfly-Weed). Brilliant 
orange flowers are borne in summer in arching 
racemes on 18 to 24-inch stems. Valuable for 
TNT? eT “> eating SWillere arlene elieehade: 
CALTHA palustris (Marsh-Marigold) Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25, ight shade 
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