OLDS’ NATIVE WILD FLOWERS 
Bloodroot 
(Sanguinaria Canadensis). 
BLOODROOT 
The white flowers appear very early 
spring. Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
ASCLEPIAS (Tuberosa). Butterfly Weed. 
12-15 inches; brilliant orange flowers in mid- 
summer; well drained soil in the sun, Each, 55c3 
3 for $1.50. 
BANEBERRY RED. Similar to above but 
ye and fruits are red, Each, 55c; 3 for 
BANEBERRY WHITE (Actaea Alba). 18- 
24 inches, white flowers and ivory colored fruit 
with red pedicles. Bach, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
BLUE COHOSH (Caulophyllum Thalic- 
troides). 10-15 inches. The bunches of blue ber- 
ries in midsummer are the conspicuously orna- 
mental features, Shade and leaf mold. Bach, 55c; 
3 for $1.50. 
BOTTLE GENTIAN (Gentiana Andrewsi). 
The dark blue of the Bottle or Closed Gentian 
carries the flowering season for the wild garden 
into late October. Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
CARDINAL LOBELIA (Lobelia Cardin- 
alis). Brilliant cardinal flowers on stalks 2-4 feet 
high in August. Each 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
COLUMBINE. (Aquilegia Canadensis). Our 
native species of Aquilegia. Long spurred, red 
and yellow flowers in late May. A very showy 
plant that prefers partial shade. Each, 55c; 3 
for $1.50. 
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Cypripedium (Lady 
Slipper). 
CYPRIPEDIUM YELLOW. Does well in 
any rich, partly shaded location, Yellow slipper 
and brown-purple petals. May and early June. 
Most easily grown of all the Lady Slippers. Each, 
65c; 3 for $1.70. 
CYPRIPEDIUM PINK. It grows up to 2 
feet high, bearing along the stalks several rather 
roundish leaves, and on top one or two quite 
large rose-purplish or magenta and white flow- 
ers. Does exceedingly well in a moist and_par- 
tially shaded bed of peat or leaf loam. Each, 
65c; 3.for $1.70. 
DUTCHMAN’S BREECHES (Dicentra 
Cucullaria), 5 inches; white, early spring. Plant 
tiny bulbs shallow in rich leaf mold. Shade. 
Bach, 55c; 3 for $1.50, 
GREAT BLUE LOBELIA (Lobelia Syph- 
ilitica). Deep blue flowers on 12 to 24-inch 
spikes in August. Sun or light shade. Bach, 55c; 
3 for $1.50. 
All Native plants are quoted postpaid. 
(Available Spring or Fall) 
Native plants are now very popular both for 
rock gardens and perennial borders. We are list- 
ing here some of the best and most popular 
kinds. These are not sent with other goods. but 
are mailed alone, POSTPAID, up to 1,000 miles 
from Madison, Wis., at the right time for planting, 
or when weather permits digging in April. Add 
10c per plant if you are over 1,000 miles away. 
No orders for plants will be accepted from Cali- 
fornia, Washington, Florida, and Oregon. 
PLEASE NOTE: Native plants transplant best 
in the early spring and early fall. When orders 
are received too late in the spring for successful 
transplanting, the orders are booked to go at the 
proper time for planting in the fall. We accept 
orders for native plants throughout the summer 
for fall delivery. 
WILD FLOWER COLLECTION 
18 Plants for $5.95, Postpaid. 
Here is an ideal collection for the start of a 
wild flower garden. The assortment is composed 
of the following plants separately wrapped and 
labelled: 
3 Yellow Lady Slippers 3 Shooting Stars 
3 Hepatica 3 Trilliums 
3 Mertensia 3 Jacks-in-the Pulpit 
All 18 plants for $5.95, postpaid. 
Hepatica 
HEPATICA  (Acutiloba). | Three - parted 
leaves pointed at tips. Easier to grow than oth- 
ers because it does not require acid soil, Ever- 
green leaves over winter, new, leaves following 
the flowers. One of the loveliest little woodland 
flowers of early spring; varying shades of light 
blue, pink and white. Separate colors not avail- 
able. Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT <(Arisaema  Tri- 
phyllum). 6-12 inches; brownish purple flowers 
in May followed by brilliant red berries. Prefers 
ine. acid leaf mold. Shade. Each, 55c; 3 for 
MARSH MARIGOLD (Caltha Palustris), 
Beautiful golden yellow flowers. in May. The 
thick heart shaped leaves, up to 12.inches are 
used for the old fashioned country dish of ‘‘cow- 
slip greens’’ in the early spring. Each, 55c; 3 
for $1.50, 
PARTRIDGE BERRY 
(Mitchella Repens), Trailing pink 
flowers followed by red fruit in & 
fall. One of the finest of ground 
covers for moderately acid soil. 
Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
POLEMONIUM REPTANS 
(Jacobs Ladder). A profusion of ® 
blue bells in spring. Light shade, 
fertile soil. 6-8 inches. Each, 55c; 
3 for $1.50. 
SQUIRREL CORN (Dicen- 
tra Canadensis). Tiny pink and 
white flowers appearing on foliage 
similar to Dutchman’s Breeches. 
Grows from a small yellow bulb ™ 
just below the surface of the = 
ground, Requires loose, leaf mold } 
soil. Hach, 55c; 8 for $1.50, 
SHOOTING STAR (Dode-& 
catheon Meadia). 10-12 inches; 
white or pink; May. Open, well § 
drained but not poor soil, One of 
our most beautiful wild flowers, 
Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
NODDING TRILLIUM 
(Trillium Cernuum). Flowers in& 
late May on 18 inch stems. The 
graceful flowers hang their heads 
down, giving them the appropri- 
ate name, Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
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Trillium : 
SHOWY TRILLIUM (Trillium Grandiflor- 
um), Flowers white, sometimes changing to 
pink, May. Rich leaf mold soil and light shade. 
Each, 55c; 8 for $1.50. : d 
VIRGINIA COWSLIP (Mertensia Virgin- 
ica). 10-20 inches; glaucous green foliage, pink 
buds followed by delicate blue flowers in early 
spring. Sun or shade; fertile, moist soil. Each, 
55c; 3 for $1.50. 
BIRD'S-FOOT VIOLET (Viola Pedata). 
One of our loveliest wild flowers, bearing a pro- 
fusion of flat pansy-like flowers in varying shades 
of light to deep lavender and purple. Flowers in 
May. 4-6 inches, Give this violet a medium acid, 
well-drained soil and open sun and it will share 
its beauty freely with you. Each, 55c; 8 for 
$1.50. 
WOODS PHLOX (Phlox Divaricata). 
Makes a lovely carpet of blue in spring. Light 
shade, fertile soil and fair amount of moisture. 
Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
NATIVE OUTDOOR FERNS 
Native Ferns require a plentiful supply of leaf 
mold, peat or other loose humus in the soil to 
give best results. They have a tendency to 
ripen off early in the summer, if it is dry and 
hot. Frequent and plentiful watering will extend 
their season. Do not plant ferns with much coy- 
ering over the crowns, just enough to anchor 
them to the soil. 
LADY FERN (Athyrium Felix-foemina). 
Easily grown, and one of the most graceful ferns. 
1-3 feet. Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
MAIDENHAIR FERN (Adiantum Peda- 
tum). One of the most beautiful and attractive 
a out native ferns, 1-2 feet, Each, 55c; 3 for 
-50. 
EVERGREEN WOODFERN (Dryopteris 
Marginalis). One of the best ferns for home 
gardens because of its evergreen nature and ease 
of culture. Good for holding soil on slopes, 1-2 
feet. Hach, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
FLOWERING FERN  (Osmunda Clayto- 
niana). A iarge, strong-growing fern of some- 
what coarser growth than the other varieties. 2- 
4 feet. Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50. ; 
OSTRICH FERN (Pteretis Nodulosa). A 
beautiful, large fern with long, graceful fronds 
recurving like an ostrich plume. Each, 55c; 3 
for $1.50. 
HARDY FERN COLLECTION 
10 Wild Ferns for $4.50, Postpaid. 
These ferns are ideal for a beauty spot along 
the north side of your home or other shady 
places. Collection consists of 2 each of the above 
named ferns, all for $4.50, postpaid, 
Lady Ferns 
