
HARDY WILDFLOWERS 
ACONITUM uncinatum (Monkshood). 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 ©. Wey. 
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. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
Rubra (Red Baneberry). Very stmilar 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 
eat light shade. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for 
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 tn 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 
shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
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-like 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 
cutting. Will grow m full sun or light shade. 
Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
ASTER novez-angliz (New England Aster). Dark 
lavender flowers with yellow centers borne freely 
during August and September on 3 to 5-foot 
branching stems. Plant in sun or light shade. 
A lovely and sturdy plant for display in the 
garden. Good for cut-flowers. 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 in late 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 
Row 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. 
OAKFORD,ILLINOIS 
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. 
Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 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. 
Blooms in May. Maximum height 12 to 16 
inches. Will grow in sun or shade. Each 25¢; 
3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
CAMPANULA rotundifolia (Scotch Harebell). 
A dainty plant displaying a tuft of round leaves 
from which rise the slender wiry stems with 
fine foliage and loose panicles of damty blue 
bells. Height 12 to 18 inches. Prefers light 
sandy soil that is well drained and moderately 
acid. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
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 or sun. 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 (@ellew Lady-Slipper). Very vigorous 
grower attaining a height of 12 to 16 inches. 
Plants have oblong pointed leaves and 
ieee. little yellow slippers with brown strings 
n May. Very striking. Grows in light shade. 
Tach 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. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1. 00: 
Plant in moist shade. 
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 
eee or full shade. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for 
150): 
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 insun orshade. Each 20c; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
EPIGAEA repens (Trailing Arbutus). Excellent 
ground-cover 4 to 6 inches tall. Leaves are 
thick and long lasting. Clusters of very fra- 
grant light pink flowers are borne in early spring. 
Grows in shade in a well-drained, strongly acid 
soil. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
EPILOBIUM angustifolium (Fireweed). A tall 
perennial herb with ruddy stem and dark olive- 
green, lance-shaped leaves. Pinkish white 
flowers are borne on terminal spikes. Attrac- 
tive seed pods. Height 4 to 5 feet. Grows in 
sun. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
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