Wild Flowers and Plants of Wisconsin 
ANEMONE, White. Single white flowers up to an inch in 
diameter. Thrives in part shade or full sun. 8 in. tall. 
25c each; 3 for 60c. 
ANEMONE, Purple. Same as above but flowers are tinted 
purplish. 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
ARBUTUS, Trailing. Very fragrant, small white or pink 
blooms in early spring. Requires a sandy acid soil and an 
ThE aoa Mulch in fall with pine needles. 50c each; 
3 for $1.25. 
ASCLEPIAS (Butterfly-weed). Bright orange flowers. Does 
oes ie banks of streams or ponds. 2 ft. tall. 50c each; 
3 for $1.25. 
ASTER, Wild. A mixture of colors from white to red, blue to 
pape Assorted colors only. 6 in. to 3 ft. tall. 28c each; 
3 for 75c. 
BANEBERRY, Red. Similar to Papoose-root. Red berries 
with a black eye. 50c each; 3 for $1.25. 
BANEBERRY, White. Berries are white with a black eye. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25. 
BELLWORT, Large-flowered. Similar to Mealy Bellwort 
but much taller and larger flowered. 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
BELLWORT, Mealy. A small plant with pendulous yellow 
flowers. Grows in shady woods. 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
BISHOPS-CAP. A long spike with miniature white, snow- 
flake-like flowers in early spring. A small plant growing in 
shady woods. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
BLOODROOT. Pure white flowers and large velvety leaves. 
A small plant for shade or sun. 6 in. tall. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
CLINTONIA. A lily-like plant with broad leaves up to 6 
inches long and a smooth stem with five or six golden 
flowers. Requires leaf mold. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
COLUMBINE. Dainty spurred flowers in early spring. 
Grows well in hot dry spots. Good for the rock garden. 
20c each; 3 for 50c. 
CRINKLEROOT. A fleshy rootstock with the flavor of 
horseradish. Small white flowers in early spring. For 
shady or moist places. 10c each; 3 for 25c. 
DOGWOOD, Dwarf. A small evergreen to 8 inches tall, 
with four to six leaves and a white flower an inch in diam- 
eter, followed by a cluster of red berries in the fall. 20c 
each; 3 for 50c. 
EVENING-PRIMROSE. The common Wild Primrose with 
l-inch, yellow flowers on spikes to 3 feet tall. 40c each; 
3 for $1.00. 
FAWN-LILY (Dogs-tooth Violet). Nodding yellow flowers 
in early spring. Grows in shade or sun. Good for naturaliz- 
ing. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
FIRE-TOP (Great Willow-herb). The young tender shoots 
are used as asparagus in the spring. The flower heads re- 
semble phlox. 4 ft. tall. 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
GENTIAN, Closed. Bright blue, bottle-shaped flowers in 
clusters on stems up to 12 inches tall. Grows in either wet 
ground or dry sunny soil. 50c each; 3 for $1.25. 
GERANIUM (Cranesbill). Pink or reddish flowers during 
the summer. Grows in either shade or full sun. 14 in. tall. 
35c each; 3 for 90c. 
GINGER, Wild. Fuzzy, heart-shaped leaves and green and 
maroon, cup-shaped flowers. A low-growing plant for 
moist ground. Often used for culinary purposes. 20c each; 
3 for 50c. 
GINSENG. A root much used for medical purposes, at the 
resent time selling for $12.00 per pound dry. 2-yr. seed- 
ing plants, 15c each; 3 for 35c. 6-yr. plants, 35c each; 
3 for 90c. 
GOLDEN DAISY. Makes a veritable mound of pure golden 
flowers and lives a long time. Very good. 24 in. tall. 38c 
each; 3 for $1.00. 
GOLDENROD. Large panicles of golden flowers from 
August on. Suitable for borders. 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
GROUND-PINE. A small evergreen much used for dish 
gardens and Christmas decorations. Needs shady leaf 
mold. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
GROUND-PINE, Running (Christmas Green). Used for 
making wreaths and other decorations. Hard to trans- 
plant, for it must be taken up with a ball of soil. Requires 
shade. 60c each; 3 for $1.50. 
GROUND-PINE, Smooth-leaved. The stems are flattened 
and smooth. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
HEPATICA (Mayflower). A low evergreen plant with dozens 
of flowers. Many plants have pink, others bluish or white 
flowers. 4 to 6 in. tall. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
HORSETAIL. A survivor of an ancient race of plants that 
grew millions of years ago. Likes a moist shady place. 12 
in. tall. 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT (Indian Turnip). For shady 
pe in the garden or for pot growing indoors. Must have 
eaf mold. Grows to 20 inches tall, with a long maroon hood 
over the spadix. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
JOE-PYE-WEED. Large racemes of maroon-purple, liatris- 
like flowers. Grows in dry or wet soil. Good for mixed 
borders and backgrounds. 30 in. tall. 28c each; 3 for 60c. 
LADY-SLIPPER, Yellow. A native plant of the orchid 
family, which grows in sphagnum moss swamps and ever- 
green-covered hillsides. Plants are shipped in square one- 
quart wood veneer baskets filled with potting soil. $1.00 
each; 3 for $2.50. 
LADY-SLIPPER, Pink. Habit of growth same as above. 
Potted in wood veneer baskets. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
LIATRIS (Blazing Star). Long spikes of blue or purple 
flowers. For rock gardens and borders. Thrives in poor 
sandy soil. 2 ft. tall. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
LOBELIA, Large-flowered. Dozens of blue flowers on 
long spikes. For grouping or borders in either dry or wet 
soil. 2 ft. tall. 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
MAY-APPLE (Mandrake). Nodding white flowers between 
two large leaves; cherry-like fruit used for pies by the pio- 
neers. The remainder of the plant is said to be poisonous. 
40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
MENTHA, Wild. A waterside plant 8 inches tall, with the 
well-known mint flavor. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
MERTENSIA. A well-known blue-flowered plant widely 
distributed over the country. Grows in either quite moist 
ground or in dry cool spots. 35c each; 3 for 90c. é 
MILKWEED. Large seed pods that were used by the 
pioneers as food, and large clusters of bright purplish red 
flowers. For grouping or for the perennial border. 3 ft. 
tall. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
MULLEIN (Aaron’s Rod; Flannel-leaf; Velvet-plant). Many 
yellow flowers on a long spike. Sun and poor soil suit it. 
4 ft. tall. 28c each; 3 for 60c. 
ORCHID, Purple Fringed. True orchid-shaped, small 
flowers. Likes part shade and acid soil. Shipped potted 
in quart baskets. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
PAPOOSE-ROOT (Blue Cohosh). Columbine-like foliage, 
and in the fall a cluster of dark blue seeds. Grows in the 
woods. Tall. 50c each; 3 for $1.25. 
PARTRIDGE-BERRY. A low trailing plant for shady 
places. Small dark green leaves and red berries. Good 
ground cover. 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
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