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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 in acid 
soil. 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 25e sion /0e- 10 for $2.25; 
LILIUM canadense (Meadow Lily). The slender 
stout stems which grow 2 to 3 feet high bear 
light green lance-shaped leaves in whorls. The 
stems divide mto 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-sh*ped Jeaves borne. in 
whorls. Flowers spread horizontally. They are 
deep orange-scarlet and smaller than most 
Lilies. Height 18 to 24 inches. Grows im shade. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Philadelshicurn (Wood Lily). The flowers open 
upward on 2-foot stems. Color varies from 
orange-scarlet to darker tones. Grows best in 
shade, where soil is loose, humus-rich, and acid. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Superbum (Jurks-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 with 
orange palate are borne all summer on 12 to 
16-inch stems. Grows in moist shade or sun. 
Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
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. Will 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 Ieaves. Short spikes of 
lavender flowers 8 to 15 tinches high. Prefers 
sunny locations. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; i0 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 
fleshy stems. Leaves are large, oval and light 
green. Blooms in late April and May. Easy to 
grow. Very pretty when grouped with tulips, 
planted among shrubbery, or naturalized m 
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. 
OAKFORD,ILLINOIS 
HARDY WILDFLOWERS 
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. Desirable in woodland gardens and as 
a ground-cover under acid-soil shrubs. Each 
50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
ORCHIS spectabilis (Showv Orchis). "Two smooth 
shining leaves 4 to 8 inches long proceed from 
the base of the plant. A single stem 5 to 9 inches 
high carries several fragrant flowers. The 
mauve-purple sepals and petals are grouped 
to form a hood above the white lip. Grows 
best in neutral to moderately acid soil that is 
damp and rich in humus. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 
10 for $4.50 
PANAX quinquefolium (Ginseng). Has com- 
pound leaves borne three in a circle on the top 
of a smooth green stem about 12 to 15 inches 
high. Yellowish green flowers are produced in a 
loose cluster slightly higher than the spreading 
leaves. Fruits are deep scarlet. Each 35c; 
3 for $1.60; 10 for $3.00. 
PHLOX bifida (Cleft 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 tn rock-gardens. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
10 for $1.50. 
Divaricata (Sweet William or Blue Phlox). Very 
fragrant 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 bor- 
der, or naturalized. Plant in light or full shade. 
Each 20¢33' for 50c¢: 10 for $1.50: 
Pilosa (Downy Phlox). Grows 12 to 16 inches tall. 
Has soft downy stems and leaves. The lance- 
shaped lIeaves are dark green and stemless. 
Flowers are borne in clusters and are generally 
crimson-pink, but they may vary through other 
shades of pink. Will grow in sun or light shade. 
Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum (May-Apple). Large 
light green leaves open like an umbrella on 12 
to 16-inch stems. Creamy white flowers about 
2 inches across are borne at base of leaf. Fruits 
are light green, resembling an apple in shape. 
Grows in shady places. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
10 for $1.50. 
POLEMONIUM reptans (Jacobs-Ladder). A fine 
plant for the rock-garden or low border. Very 
dainty foliage and light blue bell-shaped flowers 
are produced on 8 to 12-inch stems in April 
and May. Grows in sun or light shade. Each 
25E7S (oe L0G LOMO pz aos 
POLYGONATUM biflorum (Solomons-Seal). Tall- 
growing plant 2 to 3 feet high. Leaves grow 
alternately, close to stems. Little bell-shaped 
yellowish flowers are borne under the arching 
stem. he dark blue berries make the plant 
quite attractive during summer. Grows in 
light or full shade. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for 
$1.50. 
PYROLA americana (Round-leaved Pyrola). Has 
broad oval Ieaves of deep shiny green. The 
flower-stem grows about 12 to 16 inches tall, 
bearing. white waxy flowers; sweet scented. 
Ape m shade, Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for 
2225 
Elliptica (Shinleaf). Dark evergreen foliage. 
odding, white waxy flowers are borne on 8 to 
10-inch stems. Very fragrant. Grows in shade. 
Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
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