We also have seed of the following: HIBISCUS MOSCHEUTOS (SWAMP ROSE-MALLOW), 
Sec es COMMUTATUM (GIANT SOLOMON SEAL), and STEPHTOPHUS AMPLEXIFOLIUS (TWISTED 
STALK). 
All of our seeds are kept in glass containers and will be packaged only as 
orders arrive. All seeds listed are 1950 crop. 
GEN TIANA CRINITA is 50¢ per packet. All other seeds are 25¢ per packet, or five 
packets for 1,00, postpaid. 
All of the plants listed are field-growm and have been propagated either by 
seed or division. If shade-loving, they have been grown in beds under lattice. All 
vlants that we have indicated as growing in light shade or full sun, we find grow 
very well here in Michigan in the full sunlight with a heavy mulch. Also, plants 
ordinarily found only in the marsh grow very satisfactorily in the garden with a 
ma.ch both in summer and winter. For uch, we use decaying hardwood sawdust. Straw, 
nay, grass clippings, etc., would be Bete racy, Sawdust has the advantage of 
deing free of weed seeds. 
All orders of 52,00 or over postpaid in the United States. Under °2.00, add 
254 to cover postage and packing. 
A certificate of inspection is attached to each plant shipment. 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANTING SEEDS 
All our own seedlings are grown from seed planted directly in or on the ground. 
The seed beds are five feet wide and run from east to west. They are covered by 
narrow lattice running north and south. The lattice is about 14 feet above the beds. 
Beds laid cut in this way and so covered provide a constantly changing pattern of 
light and shade. Additional lattice is used around and over the beds of those 
plants requiring more shadee The lattice not only provides shade for the young plants, 
but also helps conserve moisture and pactects against strong winds. The ground is 
also much cooler under the lattice, 
Germination for most species seems to be better when the ground is kept cool, 
After planting, seed must not be allowed to become dry. 
The following seeds are planted in drills and covered with soil according to 
the size of the seed: Baneberries, Butterfly Weed, Blue Wild Indigo, Wine Poppy, 
Bleeding Heart, Wild Geranium, Bee Balm, Missouri Primrose, Bloodroot, Solomons 
Plume, Carolina Thermopsis, Violets, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Michigan Lily, Giant Solomon 
Seal, Yucca Filamentosa, Iris Versicolor, Twisted Stalk, Blue Lupine, Swamp Rose- 
mallow, and Golden Seal, 
Solomon Plume, Michigan Lily and Giant Solomon Seal germinate the second season. 
All others should germinate the first season, varying from several weeks to several 
months, unless they are not planted early enough or are allowed to dry out. In that 
case, expect germination the following year. In natural conditions, seeds are plant= 
ed shortly after ripening, freezing and thawing are good for them, 
The following seeds are broadcast in the beds: Alumroots, Gentians, Lobelias, 
Menkey Flowers, and the Blue Bells of Scotland. They are not covered, unless lightly 
with sand or fine sphagnum. All these seeds will germinate the first year if planted 
early. However, many will remain to germinate the second year. 
A very light mulch of sawdust, marsh hay, or other suitable material over the 
beds helps further to conserve moisture and lessen erssion from either wind or rain. 
Better success may be had by planting these finer seeds in clay pots or flats 
filled with sphagnum moss. Plunge the pots into the bed. Merely sprinkle the seeds 
over the moss.e Mor complete instructions see Leaflet No. 23, U.S.D.A. (obtained 
from Supt. of Decuments, Washington, D, C. — 5¢). 
Fringed gentain is best broadcast in a suitable habitat where it will not re- 
quire transplanting. Another alternative is planting in plant bands. They germinate 
easily, but are difficult to transplant successfully, 
Growing our native plants from seed is a gratifying experience. Certainly it 
is good conservation- It allows many of us to own plants in quantities we couldn't 
afford to buy, and definitely shouldn't collect, 
