TRAILING ARBUTIS (EPIGEA REPENS) 
EPIGEA REPENS (Trailing Arbutus). A creeping ever- 
green plant bearing clusters of fragrant pink flowers in 
April and May. Forming clumps 6 to 18 inches in diam- 
eter. Prefers rocky hillsides. Wood ashes mixed with soil 
are very beneficial. See illustration above. Extra selected 
plants, $3.75 for 5; $16.50 for 25. 
GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS (Wintergreen or Check- 
erberry). A very well known evergreen plant, growing 
in massive clumps. Leaves clustered on stems 2 to 4 inches 
high. Small white, bell-shaped flowers in July, closely 
followed by small edible red berries which remain over 
winter. Suitable for dry situations either woodland or 
border, or rock garden. Sun or shade. Extra selected plants, 
$2.75 for 10; $6.25 for 25. 
GENTIANA ANDREWSI (Closed Gentian or Bottle 
Gentian). An attractive plant growing 1 to 2 feet high. 
Flowers in August through October bearing terminal 
clusters of purple bottle-like flowers. Suitable for border 
or foundation, preferably moist. Extra selected plants, 
$2.75 for 10; $6.25 for 25. 
HEPATICA ACUTILOBA (Sharp-lobed Hepatica). An 
evergreen plant 6 to & inches high with beautiful mottled 
leaves. Flowers are lilac-white to pale purple and produced 
in May and June. Fine for a ground cover in shady moist 
place; also good in the rockery. Extra selected plants, 
$2.75 for 10; $6.25 for 25. 
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HEPATICA TRILOBA (Round-Leaf Hepatica). The vivid 
colors of these flowers from deep pink through blue make 
it very valuable in the garden or rockery. In addition, the 
fall colorings of the leaves form deep scarlet red to rich 
brown are most attractive. Readily naturalized and it may 
be planted in full sun. See illustration below. $2.75 for 
10; $6.25 for 25. 
LOBELIA CARDINALIS (Cardinal Flower). A hardy 
plant, 2 to 4 feet high, bearing long spikes of brilliant red 
flowers. Especially attracts Ruby-throated Humming Birds. 
Suitable for moist brookside, borders or foundations, 
liking sun as well as shade. August and September flower- 
ing time. Extra selected plants, $2.75 for 10; $6.25 for 25. 
MITCHELLA REPENS (Partridge Berry). A very beauti- 
ful trailing plant suitable for bowl gardens. Is evergreen, 
having a fragrant small bell-shaped flower but more at- 
tractive red berries which have a distinct flavor later in 
the season. An excellent ground cover in moist woodlands 
and side hill situations. Extra selected plants, $2.75 for 
LOO 25 40m 20. 
POLYGALA PAUCIFOLA (Gay-Wings). The 
pattern of the flower denotes the name. 12 inches high the 
plant holds a cluster of leaves from which these gay 
flowers protrude. Two main petals are cherry pink with 
a pink tube protruding from the center; the ends of the 
“tubes” have a feathery crest of bronzy yellow. Prefer a 
woodsy slope location. Extra selected plants, $2.75 for 10; 
$6.25 for 25. 
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HEPATICA TRILOBA (ROUND-LEAF HEPATICA) See Above 
