FERNDALE NURSERY, ASKOV, MINNESOTA, 1951 
gritty soil with perfect drainage and open sun _____ 
Liatris Pycnostachia. (Kansas Gay feather). 
—*BCO—A strong growing perennial reaching a height of 3 to 5 
feet. Flowers small tufts of rose-purple closely set 
on tall spike. Useful for cutting. Thrives in poor, 
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—*BCO—scariosa. (Biazing Star). Very similar to Pycno- 
stachia but growing not so tall and flowers not so 
closely set on spikes. For poor, sandy soil in full sun_ 
Lily canadensis. (Wild Meadow Lily). 
—*MS—2 to 4 feet. Drooping, bright yellow flowers in July- 
August. Require well drained soil. Thrives best 
among other plants which provide protection against 
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Lobelia cardinalis. (Cardinal Flower). 
—*MB—A tall, erect growing wild flower of intense crimson- 
red color. At home in moist, semi-shaded wood- 
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—*MB—syphilitica. (Great Blue Lobelia). More robust than . 
cardinalis attaining a height of 24 to 30 inches. 
Flowers brisht:-blue, 2a 26.2 eee we ee ee 
Mertensia virginica. (Virginia Bluebells). 
—*BR—A very showy and attractive plant for early spring 
bloom. Grows to a height of 12—-18 inches. Flowers 
bluish tinted with pink, occasionally pure white. 
Excellent for mass planting in moist, rich, well 
drained woodlands. 
—No. 1 bulbs, blooming size, each 20c; 3 for. 60c; 10 
for aSl.75:; 
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Mitchella repens. (Partridge Berry). 
—*RTS—A dainty, trailing, little vine at home in the shaded 
rock or wall garden. Creamy-white flowers followed 
by scarlet fruit. Roots very shallow and requires 
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Monarda didyma. (Beebalm or Oswego Tea). 
—*BO—An American genus of the mint family. Growing to 
a height of 2 to 3 feet. Flowers bright scarlet. Lend 
themselves to mass planting along stream or against 
dark background in the wild flower garden. Prefer 
moist, sunny location. Roots have a tendency to 
spread and form a dense mat. Should be divided 
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Myosotis palustris. (Forget-me-not). 
—*RBM—A low growing, spreading plant with a profusion of 
small, blue flowers. Requires rich, moist soil and 
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Orchis spectabilis. (Showy Orchis). 
—*SM—A charming little orchis from the woodlands. Very 
fragrant flowers of delicate lavender. Requires rich, 
moist soil in deep shade. Somewhat difficult to grow 
Oreganum vulgare. (Wild Marjoram). 
—*RO—A hardy perennial plant with aromatic, wooly foliage. 
Flowers purplish-blue borne on spikes or in clusters. 
An outstanding rock garden plant. Requires warm, 
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