HARDY WILDFLOWERS 
ASTER noveze-anglize (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. 
Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
BAPTISIA australis (Blue Indigo). Very fine 
perennial. Glossy, bluish green Jeaves; dark 
blue, pea-shaped flowers on 2 to 3-foot spikes. 
Blooms tn Iate May or June. Grows in full sun. 
Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
Tinctoria (Yellow Indigo). Leaves are smaller 
and lighter green in color, on slender branching 
stems. Flowers of pure yellow are produced on 
spikes 2 to 214 feet tall. Grows in full sun. 
Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
CALLA palustris (Wild Calla). This plant prefers 
a very moist or boggy location. Resembles 
calla-lily, but smaller. Grows 12 to 16 inches 
high. Blooms in early spring in full sun. 
Fach 25c: 3 for /0¢: 10 for $2.25. 
CALTHA palustris (Marsh-Marigold). Does. best 
planted in small streams or where soil is very 
moist; will grow in drier soil but with less vigor. 
Flowers are rich yellow, borne in clusters on 
short stems well above the ground; glossy leaves. 
Maximum height 12 to 16 inches. Will grow in 
sun or shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
CLAYTONIA virginica (Spring Beauty). Blooms 
very early, producing dainty pink flowers in 
clusters. Leaves are blade-like. Height 4 to 
6 inches. Grows in light shade. Each 20c; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
CYPRIPEDIUM acaule (Pink Lady-Slipper). 
Plants have large leaves and a strong flower- 
stalk 10 to 12 inches high. The large slipper is 
rose-pink in color. Blooms in May. Grows in 
shade. Soil should be acid for best results. 
Each 35c.; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Pubescens (Yellow Lady-Slipper). Very vigor- 
ous grower attaining a height of 12 to 16 in- 
ches. Plants have oblong pointed leaves and 
pretty little yellow slippers with brown strings 
in May. Very striking. Grows in light shade. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Spectabile (Showy Lady-Slipper). The large 
species 18 to 24 inches tall. Oblong leaves and 
downy plant stems. The large white slippers 
are flecked with crimson. Blooms in May. 
Plant in moist shade. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 
10 for $3.00. 
DELPHINIUM tricorne (Wild Larkspur). This 
plant grows 12 to 16 inches tall. Its dark blue, 
spurred flowers are borne on short spikes. 
Grows in light or full shade. Each 25c; 3 for 
70c; 10 for $2.25. 
DICENTRA canadensis (Squirrel-Corn). A small 
plant which does best in shade. White and 
pinkish flowers are borne on 3 to 4-inch arching 
stems. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Cucullaria (Dutchmans-Breeches). Light green 
lacy foliage. Flowers are white and pink with 
yellow tip, prettily arranged on 5 to 6-inch 
curving stems. Blooms in April. Grows in 
chee or full shade. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for 
A750. 
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. Each 20c; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
OAKFORD, ILLINOIS 


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