Wild Howe us, Noch Plants, Geuns and Vines 
From the thousands of varieties that are available we have 
selected the following list with great care. Only those 
varieties that can safely be planted in the fall have been 
included. All plants offered are hardy and will increase 
with minimum of care. 
Many of the plants listed will thrive in the open border, 
| most interesting group can be selected for planting on 
the North side of the house or wall as well as items very 
highly recommended for planting as ground cover under 
trees where grass will not grow. Also many are rock gar- 
den subjects of rare beauty. 
Wild Garden, Woodland Path, A Group of Trees, Along 
the Brook, Rock Ledges and Rock Garden are only a few 
locations where these plants will grow to perfection, they 
can be grown in any garden border. Our list gives sug- 
cestions as to location best suited for planting and full 
planting instructions will accompany each order. 
ACTEA ALBA—WHITE BANEBERRY. 2-3 ft. White 
head of flowers in April-May. White berries in August 
and September which remain late in the fall. Shade and 
partial sun. Foundation planting, woodland. Extra se- 
lected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.00 per 25. 
ACTEA RUBRA—RED BANEBERRY. Similar to above 
but earlier in flowering, having large red, waxy berries. 
Extra selected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.00 per 25. 
ARISAEMA TRIPHYLLUM — JACK-IN-THE-PUL- 
PIT. Attractive single flower. Bulbous plant ranging 
from 6 inches to 3 feet. Interesting flower with reddish 
colored seed cluster replacing flower. April to July flow- 
ering range. Prefers moist soil but will grow under most 
average conditions. Woodland or north side foundation 
plantings. Extra selected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.00 
Perea. 
ASARUM CANADENSE — GINGER ROOT. Low- 
growing with large kidney-shaped green leaves. Small 
purple flower in April-May. In rich soil will spread mak- 
ing good ground cover. Woodland, shady border or foun- 
dation. Extra selected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.00 per 
25. 
CAMPANULA ROTUNDIFOLIA — HAREBELL, 
BLUE BELLS OF SCOTLAND. A very dainty plant for 
rock garden or woody ledges. Prefers sandy soil. Very 
hardy. Small violet bells drooping from wiry stems. 6-18 
inches high. Extra selected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.00 
Deteo, 
CLINTONIA BOREALIS—BLUEBEAD. A low-grow- 
ing plant similar to the lily-of-the-valley, having a spike 
bearing several bell-shaped cream colored flowers in 
June. Later forming blue bead-like seeds. Prefers moist 
acid woodland and shade. Increases readily if conditions 
as ideal. Extra selected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.00 per 
CORNUS CANADENSIS—BUNCHBERRY. A dwarf 
dogwood, 4-8 inches high having what appears to be a 
single white flower in May which later is replaced with 
a cluster of red berries. Grows in large clumps and pre- 
fers moist acid woodland. Extra selected plants, $2.75 
for 10; $6.00 per 25. 
DICENTRA SPECTABILIS (Bleeding Heart). The 
“Lyre Flower” or “Locks and Keys.” A charming hardy 
perennial plant of most interesting structure. The leaves 
are a fine shade of green and have much decorative value 
due to their unusual pattern. Long racemes of graceful. 
heart-shaped pink flowers, inner petals which protrude are 
white. Excellent border plants as well as a wild garden 
addition where they lend beauty and charm. Extra heavy 
clumps, each, $1.00; $9.00 for 10. 
DODECATHEON MEADIA (Shooting Star). Very 
pretty perennial, bearing rose-colored, often white flowers 
in May and June; sometimes called “American Cycla- 
men. Thrives in rich, moist woods as well as in the open 
border. Extra strong roots, $3.25 for 10; $30.00 per 100. 
EPIGEA REPENS—TRAILING ARBUTUS. A creep- 
ing evergreen plant bearing clusters of fragrant pink 
flowers in April and May. Forming clumps 6-18 inches in 
diameter. Prefers rocky hillsides. Wood ashes mixed 
with soil are very beneficial. Extra selected plants, $3.50 
for 9; $15.00:per 25. 
ERYTHRONIUM AMERICANUM (Doe's Tooth Vio- 
Jet). These are charming woodland plants. producing in 
early April, small, lily-like flowers whose colors run in 
delicate tints of white, pink, cream, bright yellow and 
rose. They thrive in shaded corners or crevices of rock- 
work. Their beauty is enhanced by their richly mottled 
leaves. They like a light, rather damp, but well drained 
soil. Plant the corms about 5 inches deep. $2.25 for 10; 
$20.00 per 100. See illustration, page 52. 
EUPATORIUM PERFOLIATUM—BONESET. A tall 
white flowering herb. 3-5 feet tall. Suitable for a wet 
brookside or border. Flowering in July and August. Ex- 
tra selected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.00 per 25. 
EUPATORIUM PURPUREUM—JOE-PYE-WEED. A 
very tall plant similar to E. perfoliatum, bearing flat clus- 
ters of rosy purple flowers. Prefers moist conditions. 
Suitable for border or woodland. Extra selected plants. 
$2.75 for 10; $6.00 per 25. 
GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS — WINTERGREEN 
OR CHECKERBERRY. A very well known evergreen 
plant, growing in massive clumps. Leaves clustered on 
stems 2-4 inches high. Small white. bell-shaped flowers 
in July, closely followed by small edible red berries which 
remain over winter. Suitable for dry situations either 
woodland or border. or rock garden. Sun or shade. Extra 
selected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.00 per 25. 
GENTIANA ANDREWSI — CLOSED GENTIAN OR 
BOTTLE GENTIAN. An attractive plant growing 1-2 
feet high. Flowers in August through October hearing 
terminal clusters of purple bottle-like flowers. Suitable 
for border or foundation, preferably moist. Extra selected 
plants, $3.25 for 10; $7.00 per 25. 
IRIS PSPEUDACORUS—YELLOW BROOKSIDE IRIS. 
A tall yellow Iris growing 2-3 feet. Thrives in wet mar- 
gins but will grow in dry borders. Flowering June and 
July. Extra selected roots, $3.25 for 10; $7.00 per 25. 
IRIS VERSICOLOR — BLUE FLAG. Flowering from 
May through July this attractive blue Iris is suitable for 
wet margins and marshy situations. Spreads rapidly into 
large clumps. Extra selected roots. $2.75 for 10; $6.00 
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LOBELIA CARDINALIS—CARDINAL FLOWER. A 
hardy plant, 2-4 feet high. bearing long spikes of brilliant 
red flowers. Especially attracts Ruby-throated Humming 
Bird. Suitable for moist brookside, borders or founda- 
tions, liking sun as well as shade. August and September 
flowering time. Extra selected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.00 
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