HOUSTONIA cerulea (Bluets). Also called Quaker 
Ladies. Light blue flowers with golden centers 
are borne on slender stems 6 to 10 inches in 
height. Grows in sun or part shade. Each 25c; 
3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
HYDRASTIS canadensis (Goldenseal). Large, 
sharply toothed leaves. Greenish yellow flowers 
are produced at top of the 12 to 16-inch plant. 
Fruit resembles a raspberry. Grows in full 
shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
LIATRIS scariosa (Blazing Star). Button-shaped 
lavender flowers on 3 to 4-foot spikes. Blooms 
usually in August and September. A valuable 
cut-flower, easy to grow. Plant in sun or light 
shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
LILIUM canadense (Meadow Lily). The slender 
stout stems which grow 2 to 3 feet high bear 
light green Iance-shaped leaves in circles. The 
stems divide into several branches, which are 
the flower-stems. Flowers are pendulous orange- 
buff, spotted with brown inside, and light buff 
on the outside. Grows in sun or light shade. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Grayi (Mountain Lily). A mountain species with 
smooth broad lance-shaped leaves borne in 
whorls. Flowers spread horizontally. They are 
deep orange-scarlet and smaller than most 
Lilies. Height 18 to 24 inches. Grows in shade. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Philadelphicum (Wood Lily). The flowers open 
upward on 2-foot stems. Color varies from 
orange-scarlet to darker tones. Grows in shade. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Superbum (Turks-Cap Lily). A beautiful species 
remarkable for its completely reflexed petals, 
which leave the handsome stamens fully ex- 
posed. Flowers are orange or scarlet, thickly 
freckled with brown in the flower cup. Grows 
in sun or light shade. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 
10 for $3.00. 
LINARIA vulgaris (Butter-and-Eggs). Attractive 
snapdragon-like flowers of clear yellow are borne 
all summer on 12 to 16-inch stems. Grows in 
oes shade or sun. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for 
LOBELIA cardinalis (Cardinal-Flower). Grows in 
marshy places but will do well in hardy borders 
and gardens if kept well watered. Velvety red 
flowers on spikes 3 to 4 feet in height, during 
August and September. Grows in sun or shade. 
Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
Siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia). Flowers are rich 
blue, on erect spikes. Wiull grow in light or full 
shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
MENTHA spicata (Spearmint). This plant is 
prized for its fragrant leaves. Short spikes of 
lavender flowers. Prefers sunny locations. 
Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25, 
MERTENSIA virginica (Bluebells). Pink and blue 
buds open into blue bell-shaped flowers. Pro- 
duced 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. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
MIMULUS ringens (Monkey-Flower). Flowers of a 
rich clear purple, with yellow spots near the 
throat, are borne on small branching stems. 
Very interesting. Height 12 to 18 inches. 
Grows in moist shade or sun. Each 25c; 3 for 
70c; 10 for $2.25. 
MITCHELLA repens (Partridge-Berry). A beau- 
tiful evergreen ground-cover. Height 3 to 6 
inches. Fragrant white and pinkish flowers are 
produced in late spring, followed by bright red 
fruits. Grows in shade. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 
10 for $4.50. 
OAKFORD, ILLINOIS 5 

MERTENSIA virginica (Bluebells) 

PHLOX divaricata 
