OLDS’ NATIVE WILD FLOWERS 
Bloodroot 
BLOODROOT. 
The white flowers appear very early in the 
spring. Each, 45c; 3 for $1.20. ; 
BANEBERRY RED. Similar to above but 
(Sanguinaria Canadensis). 
earlier and fruits are red, Hach, 55c; 3 for 
$1.50. 
BANEBERRY WHITE (Actaea Alba). 18- 
24 inches, white flowers and ivory colored fruit 
with red pedicles. Each, 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. Each, 55c; 
8 for $1.20. 
BLUEBELL, Scotch. (Campanula Rotundio- 
folia). Clear blue bell shaped flowers growing 
well in light shade. Plants about 1 foot. Flowers 
cd June thru August. Hach, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
BISHOP’S CAP (Mitella Diphylla). A 
choice plant that flowers in May. Notable for 
the delicate lacework petals of its small white 
flowers. Plant about 1 foot with dainty leaves 
in maple pattern. Hach, 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
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, 45c; 3 
for $1.20. 
wes eed 
Cypripedium (Lady Slipper). 
ORCHIDS 
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, 
75c; 3 for $1.95. 
SHOWY SPRING ORCHID (Galeorchis 
Spectabelis). The leaves are about four inches 
wide and eight inches long. Hood shaped flowers 
gre purple with the lip marked white with 
violet. Blooms in May and June. A moist loca- 
tion is required. Each, 65c; 3 for $1.80. 
RATTLESNAKE PLANTAIN  (Epipactis 
Pubescens). Late summer spikes of white flowers 
from a low rosette of white veined leaves. 
Reavires a shady location, Each, 65c; 3 for 
$1.80. 
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 
10e per plant if you are over 1,000 miles away. 
No orders for plants will be accepted from Cali- 
fornia, Washington, Florida, and Oregon, 
WILD FLOWER COLLECTION 
18 plants for $5.75, 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 Hepatica 3 Trilliums 
3 Blue Bells 3 Jack-in-the-Pulpit 
All 18 plants for $5.75, postpaid. 
3 Shooting Stars 
DUTCHMAN’S BREECHES. (Dicentra 
Cucullaria). 5 inches; white, early spring. Plant 
tiny bulbs shallow in rich leaf mold, Shade. 
Each, 45¢c; 3 for $1.20. 
GREAT BLUE LOBELIA (Lobelia Syph- 
ilitica). Deep blue flowers on 142 to 24-inch 
spikes in August. Sun or light shade. Each, 55c; 
3 for $1.50. 
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, 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT (Arisaema _ Tri- 
phyllum). 6-12 inches; brownish purple flowers 
in May followed by brilliant red berries. Prefers 
slightly acid leaf mold. Shade. Each, 45c; 3 for 
$1.20. 
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, 45c; 3 
for $1.20. 
PASQUEFLOWER (Anemone Patens). 
With us the first flower of spring. The tulip 
shaped light lavender flowers appear before the 
last snow banks melt. Flowers appear close to 
the ground but the stems continue to lengthen 
before the flower has faded and when the silky 
plume of the seed head appears 
the stem is about 10 inches tall. 
Must have sandy, well drained soil, 
sun or very light shade. Each, 
45c; 3 for $1.20. 
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, Bach, 45c; 
3 for $1.20. 
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. Each, 45c; 3 for $1.20. i 
SHOOTING STAR (Dode-§ 
catheon Meadia). 10-12 inches; & 
white or pink; May. Open, well 
drained but not poor soil. One of Bea 
our most beautiful wild flowers. 
Each, 45c; 3 for $1.20, 
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Trillium 
SHOWY TRILLIUM (Trillium Grandiflor- 
um), Flowers white, sometimes changing to 
pink, May. Rich leaf mold soil and light shade. 
Hach, 50c; 3 for $1.35, 
NODDING TRILLIUM 
(Trillium Cernu- 
um). Flowers in late May on 18-inch stems. 
The graceful flowers hang their heads down, 
giving them the appropriate name. Each, 50c; 
8 for $1.35, 
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. Hach, 45c; 3 for 
$1.20. 
WOODS PHLOX (Phlox Divaricata). 
Makes a lovely carpet of blue in spring. Light 
shade, fertile soil and fair amount of moisture. 
Hach, 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
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 
of our native ferns. 1-2 feet. Each, 55c; 3 for 
$1.50. 
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. Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
INTERRUPTED FERN (Osmunda Clay- 
toniana). A large, strong-growing light green 
fern of somewhat coarser growth than the other 
varieties. Not so partial to moisture as its rela- 
tives. 2-4 feet. Hach, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
OSTRICH FERN (Pteretis Nodulosa). <A 
beautiful, large fern with long, graceful fronds 
recurving like an ostrich plume,.. Hach, 55c; 8 
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 
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY — MADISON 1, WISCONSIN 
