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 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. 
Fach 35¢c73 for p).00:10 for-43-00; 
Grayi aviounain 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 best in 
shade, where soil is loose, humus-rich, and acid. 
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 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. 
LINNAEA americana (Twin-Flower). A woody 
creeper with stems 6 to 20 inches long. The 
ends of the stems are tipped with fragrant 
little bell-shaped pink flowers. Plant in rich 
eel woods. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for 
00. 
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 im 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 8 to 15 inches high. Prefers 
sunny locations. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for 
2225; 
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 Iate April and May. Easy to 
grow. 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. Desirable in woodland gardens and as 
a ground-cover under acid-soil shrubs. Each 
50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
OAKFORD, ILLINOIS 
ORCHIS spectabilis (Showy 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 ts 
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 $1.00; 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 in 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 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Pilosa (Downy Phlox). Grows 12 to 16 inches tall. 
Has soft downy stems and leaves. The lIance- 
shaped leaves 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 mm sun or light shade. 
Pach 25c-3 for 70c-.10 ftor.o2.25. 
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 
25c: 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
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. The dark blue berries make the plant 
quite attractive during summer. Grows in 
pean full shade. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for 
PYROLA americana (Round-leaved Pyrola). Has 
broad oval leaves of deep shiny green. The 
flower-stem grows about 12 to 16 inches tall, 
bearing white waxy flowers; sweet scented. 
Grows in shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for 
$2,253 
Soa (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. 
RANUNCULUS fascicularis (Buttercup). Deep 
yellow flowers on 6 to 8-inch stems during April. 
The dark green leaves are quite attractive. 
Grows in moist shady locations. Each 20c; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
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