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 $2.75. 
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 ZC a Ore OC Osior pare >, 
Rubra (Red Baneberry). Very similar to the white 
form. Flowers are followed by large cluster of 
red berries. Grows in shade. Each 25c; 3 for 
70G210 tor o2.25. 
ANEMONE canadensis (Windflower). An ate 
tractive plant 12 to 16 inches in height pro- 
ducing pure white flowers in May. Grows in 
ee 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 in 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 mm 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. Wiull grow in 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 mm the 
garden. Good for cut-flowers. Each 25c; 3 for 
70c; 10 for $2.25. 
BAPTISIA australis (Blue Indigo). Very fme 
perennial. Glossy, bluish green leaves; 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 
stems. Flowers of pure yellow are produced on 
spikes 2 to 24% 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 
igh. 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 25c; 
3007 /0c3t10 fon o2,25. 
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 dainty blue 
bells. Height 12 to 18 tmnches. Prefers light 
sandy soil that is well drained and moderately 
acid. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
CAULOPHYLLUM thalictroides (Blue Cobosb). 
A nice plant for moist woodlands where the 
soil is neutral or acid. The compound leaves 
are carried on to 2-foot stems. Bronzy 
sepals surround the small star-like flowers, 
which are followed by large stalked blue seeds. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
CHIMAPHILA maculata (Mottled Pipsissewa). 
A low-growing plant with nearly evergreen, 
thick, dark green leaves, with white mottling 
along the. veins. The flowers are dainty pale 
pink or cream and delicately fragrant. The 
soil must be rich in humus and at least moder- 
ately acid. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
CIMICIFUGA racemosa (Fairy Candles). A slen- 
der-stemmed woodland plant for wooded slcpes 
where the soil is acid. The compound leaves 
are attractive. Small white flowers on wand- 
like stems that give it the name Fairy Candles. 
Blooms in summer. Height 4 to 6 feet. 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. 
CLINTONIA borealis (Yellow Beadlily). This 
charming plant with foliage like that of orchids 
and flowers Jike lilies loves the cool, damp 
woods and swamps where the soil Is peaty and 
strongly acid. The two to four broad basal 
leaves surround the 7-inch stem that bears the 
The berries that follow 
dainty yellow lilies. 
i Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 
are a beautiful blue. 
10 for $3.00. 
CYPRIPEDIUM acaule (Pink Ladv-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 vigorous 
grower attaining a height of 12 to 16 inches. 
Plants have oblong pointed leaves and 
Rey little yellow slippers with brown strings 
n May. Very striking. Grows in light shade. 
Heck 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. Large white slippers 
flecked crimson. Blooms in May. Plant in moist 
shade. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
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