NATIVE WILD FLOWERS FOR THE ARTISTIC GARDENER 
In line with conservation of wild flowers we have selected this list of plants that grow well in 
our nursery. They are most likely to be successful in your garden or woodland. We have many 
other varieties for those who want to simulate nature’s settings or who are fortunate in having a 
natural situation. Most of these plants are perennials with flowers and foliage so distinct they at- 
tract instant attention. 
The Spring Beauty, Hepaticas, Violas and Trilliums flower long before the usual garden varieties. 
Baneberry, Jack-in-the-Pulpit and Foam Flower lend beauty with their distinct flowers and foliage or 
colorful fruit or berries, each in its own way all through the season. The Purple Gentian, Lobelia, 
New England Aster and White Turtle-Head are some of the late flowering varieties to fill in at the 
time when the border is in want of color. Mitchella, Wintergreen and Vinca are certain to be wel- 
comed for their evergreen qualities alone to cover difficult bare spots. 
When these wild flowers have become established they need only the same consideration given 
all garden plants—give cover in winter, mark plainly with labels so those becoming dormant early 
in the season may not be destroyed, and learn to recognize seedlings and transplant them. 
Do not expect a bog plant to grow in a dry location or other plants to grow in low, wet spots. 
Commercial or other fertilizers are often injurious to natives and only native wood soil conditioner 
is recommended. 
When acid conditions are needed add peat moss or a small amount of aluminum sulphate. 
Ordinary garden soil will be satisfactory as a rule. Most natives have an inherited ability to with- 
stand drought, flood and extreme cold and when once established need no more special care. 
WHITE BANEBERRY—Actea alba MEADOW ANEMONE—Anemone canadensis 
A shrub-like plant ideal for foundation planting A larger growing plant flowering later in June. 
or woodland. Has a fine head of white flowers White flowers. Will grow in full sun. One to 
followed by white berries from which comes its two feet tall. 
other name of ‘‘Doll’s Eyes.”” Grows to two feet. 
June flowering. AMERICAN COLUMBINE—Aquilegia canadensis 
RED BANEBERRYi2 Aciecerabie i very showy plant having numerous scarlet 
Similar to the above but earlier to flower. Fruit PONS, LOSES : ORES LS: oe ret tee nce 
i ‘ ; : Will grow in very difficult rocky situations. One 
is a cluster of very attractive bright red berries. & y pity s 
imo ieee eerie alan to two feet. May-June flowering. 
WOOD ANEMONE—Anemone quinquefolia JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT—Arisaema triphyllum 
Low growing plant having a delicate white A well-known bulbous plant preferring moist 
flower nearly an inch across. Plant in clumps shade. Flower is followed by a cluster of green 
for best effect. Six inches tall. Early May berries which turn to scarlet in late summer. 
flowering. One to three feet tall. May. 
3 of the same variety, $1.50—10 of the same variety, $3.50 
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