WAKE ROBIN FARM HoME, PENNSYLVANIA 
Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica). Rosy-white flowers 
on numerous drooping stems from a tiny pellet bulb. 
Blooms very early, even in March, and into May. Moist 
ground, under trees or in open. 25c each; $2.50 for 12. 
Strawberry, Wild (Fragaria virginiana). White-petalled, 
yellow flowers, April to June, followed by real straw- 
berries, on spreading vines. Any soil in open sun. 
25c each; $2.50 for 12. 
Tansy (Tanacetum. vulgare). Richly aromatic leaves, 
topped by yellow flowers, July to September; 1-3 feet 
tall. Grows lustily and spreads in poorest soil, full sun- 
light. 30c each; $3.00 for 12. 
Trillium, Red; WAKE ROBIN (Trillium erectum). This 
Farm took its name from the steep bank of native Wake 
Robins found near a little brook. Usually maroon, 
with lighter variations, the flower inclines over the very 
large leaves, up to 15 inches high. Fairly deep shade, 
well-drained loamy soil. Blooms April to June. 30c 
each; $3.00 for 12. 
Trillium, White; Large-Flowering Trillium (Trillium 
grandiflorum). Waxy white flowers, very showy in 
groups, 8-12 inches above ground; blooms April and 
May, turns pink as it fades, forms red berries. Average 
soil, moist, drained, lightly shaded, easily established. 
30c each; $3.00 for 12. 
Turtle Head (Chelone glabra). Flowers are smooth, white 
globes with rosy tint, clustered on a spike, July to 
September. Bog plant, adapting to any damp soil, 2 
feet high. 35c each; $3.50 for 12. 
Violet, Blue (Viola papilionacea). The common blue 
violet, in case you don’t have it. Spreads, permits 
plucking, tolerant of soil and light, prefers dampness. 
Low-growing, domestic, yet an ancient favorite of 
royalty. 30c each; $3.00 for 12. 
Violet, Dog (Viola conspersa). Compact cluster of heart- 
shaped leaves, and abundant light-blue flowers, April 
and May. Requires shade. 30c each; $3.00 for 12. 
Violet, Smooth Yellow (Viola scabriuscula). Golden yel- 
low, on rangey, smooth stems, blooms April-May. Moist 
loam, open shade preferred; adaptable. 30c each; 
$3.00 for 12. 
Violet, Long-Spurred (Viola rostrata). Extremely dainty, 
pointed spur; multiple blue flowers in bouquet effect; 
May. Open shade; drained, loose loam. 35c each; $3.50 
for 12. 
Violet, Sweet White (Viola blanda). Tiny white flowers, 
with purple veins, on small bunchy plant, April-May. 
Damp shade; drought tolerant. 30c each; $3.00 for 12. 
Violet, White Striped (Viola striata). A larger violet, 
creamy-white, lower petal purple-veined, on long stalks, 
6-12 inches, evergreen. Prolific, April to June. Very 
adaptable to all conditions; moist shade best. 30c each; 
$3.00 for 12. 
Wintergreen; Teaberry; Mountain Tea (Gaultheria pro- 
cumbens). Aromatic, evergreen, ground-cover; root- 
runners. Shiny dark green leaves; small waxy-white 
flowers July-August; tasty red berries in fall. Loamy 
soil, light shade. 30c each; $3.00 for 12. 
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