BLUE FLAG—Iris versicolor 
A very dainty violet-blue iris preferring a damp 
situation, forming large clumps. May-July. 1-2 
feet. 
TWINFLOWER—Linnaea americana 
A trailing evergreen carrying twin clusters 
of fragrant pink and white bells. Prefers mossy 
shade. June flowering. 
CARDINAL FLOWER—Lobelia cardinalis 
Brilliant red flowers on long spikes are especially 
attractive to humming birds. Suitable for moist 
brooksides or borders, sun or shade. August- 
September. 2-4 feet. 
FALSE LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY—Maianthemum 
canadensis 
A dry woodland ground cover. Small spikes of 
white flowers followed by cream colored berries 
which later become red. May. 4-6 inches. 
INDIAN CUCUMBER ROOT—Medeola virginica 
Attractive foliage plant having a whorl of leaves 
which in fall resemble a poinsetta. Yellow and 
green flowers followed by dark berries top the 
foliage. May. 1-3 feet. 
PARTRIDGE BERRY—Mitchella repens 
A lovely evergreen ground cover preferring 
moist, acid soil, sun or shade. Has tiny bell- 
shaped flowers followed by edible red berries in the 
late summer which last through the winter. Use- 
ful, also, for bowl gardens. May flowering. 
BISHOP’S CAP—Mitella diphylla 
Attractive heart-shaped leaves, turning ruddy 
red in the fall. Slender spikes carrying many deli- 
cate white flowers. Excellent for border, rock 
garden or woodland. May-June. 8-12 inches. 
FRINGED POLYGALA—Polygala paucifolia 
A low growing, semi-evergreen having pink 
orchid-like flowers. A bit difficult to establish. 
May. 4 inches. 
SHINLEAF—Pyrola elliptica 
A white flowered semi-evergreen having several 
large oval leaves and a cluster of fragrant waxy 
flowers on a long stem. Prefers moist sun or shade. 
June-July. 6-10 inches. 
BLOODROOT—Sanguinaria canadensis 
One of the early spring flowers, pure white, 
springs from a roll of silver green leaves that later 
form large attractive foliage of dark green. April. 
6 inches, 
PITCHER PLANT or HUNTSMAN’S CUP—Sarracenia 
purpurea 
One of the flycatchers. A bog plant. Large 
green pitchers turning red in autumn, remaining 
through the winter. Single head flower having 
large red petals, green or yellow underneath. At- 
tractive for dish gardens. July flowering. 8-12 
inches, 
EARLY VIRGINIA SAXIFRAGE—Saxifraga 
virginiensis 
Dwarf rock plant, having small clusters of 
white, splashed with pink, flowers on erect stems. 
Semi-evergreen. ‘ April flowering. 6-9 inches. 
GOLD MOSS—Sedum acre 
Well known mossy stonecrop for rock gardens 
and edgings. Yellow flowers in May. 3 inches. 
FALSE SOLOMON’S SEAL—Smilacina racemosa 
Structurally like Solomon’s Seal except that it 
has a terminal cluster of white flowers followed 
by red berries. Sun or shade. May-June. 2 feet. 
SKUNK CABBAGE—Symplocarpus foetidus 
First native to flower often through the snow. 
Unusual flower spathes, dark green stained with 
chocolate brown forming a hood. Large green 
leaves follow the flowers. Requires wet or boggy 
semishade. April. 10 inches. 
EARLY MEADOW-RUE—Thalictrum dioicum 
Delightful foliage may be used effectively with 
garden flowers. Purplish white clusters of flowers. 
Will grow in very dry situations. April-May. 
2 feet. 
TALL MEADOW-RUE—Thalictrum polygonatum 
A tall member of this family needing a moist 
situation for best results. Has many feathery 
white flower clusters. Naturalizes readily in sun 
or shade. July-August. Up to 8 feet. 
FOAM FLOWER—Tiarella cordifolia 
A ground cover similar to Bishop’s Cap except 
that white flowers form a ball-shaped cluster. 
Increases rapidly and prefers moist soil. May. 
6-8 inches. 
NODDING TRILLIUM—Trillium cernuum 
A rare little bulb preferring swampy ground. 
Has a white or pink nodding blossom followed 
by a pink seed pod. To eighteen inches tall. May 
flowering. 
RED TRILLIUM—Trillium erectum 
Large flowered, easily naturalized on high or low 
ground. Twelve inches tall. Early May. 
WAKE ROBIN—Trillium grandiflorum 
Largest and best known. Pure white fading to 
rose-pink. Easy to naturalize. Sun or shade. 
Twelve to eighteen inches. May blooming. 
PAINTED TRILLIUM—Trillium undulatum 
Waxy white with crimson V-shaped splashes 
followed by crimson seed pod. Prefers moist 
peaty, well drained soil. Twelve to eighteen 
inches. May. 
MERRYBELLS—Uvularia perfoliata 
Long, clear yellow blossoms make this a desir- 
able border or woodland plant. Pleasing foliage. 
Forms large clumps. Eighteen inches. May. 
SWEET WHITE VIOLET—Viola blanda 
One of the tiniest of violets preferring a moist 
situation. Somewhat fragrant. Increases rapidly 
by runners. Two inches. May flowering. 
CANADA VIOLET—Viola canadensis 
One of the tallest violets. White flowers with 
blue veins, fades to deep pink. Often flowers 
throughout summer. Twelve inches. May-Sep- 
tember. 
3 of the same variety, $1.00 —12 of the same variety, $3.00 
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