Hardy Wildflowers 
DICENTRA canadensis (Squirrel-Corn). A small 
plant which does best in shade. White and 
pinkish flowers are borne on 3 to 4-inch arching 
stems. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for A ay 
Cucullaria (Dutchmans-Breeches). Light green 
lacy foliage. Flowers are white and pink with 
yellow tip, prettily arranged on 5 to 6-inch 
curving stems. Blooms in April. Grows in 
caer or full shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for 
Oy. 
DODECATHEON Meadia (Shooting-Star). The 
leaves are produced close to the ground. Very 
pretty orchid and pink cyclamen-like flowers are 
borne in clusters on slender wiry stems 12 to 16 
inches tall. Will grow in sun or shade. Each 35c; 
3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
EPIGAEA repens (Trailing Arbutus). Excellent 
ground-cover 4 to 6 inches tall. Leaves are 
thick and long lasting. Clusters of very fra- 
grant light pink flowers are borne in early spring. 
Grows in shade in a well-drained, strongly acid 
soil. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
ERYTHRONIUM albidum (A dders-Tongue). 
Green mottled leaves and white lily-shaped 
flowers on 6 to 8-inch stems in April. Grows in 
sun or shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for Sa 
Americanum (Trout-Lily). Green mottled leaves; 
bright yellow flowers on 6-inch stems during 
April. Grows in shade. Each 25c; 3 toe Alles 
10 for $2.25. 
EUPATORIUM ageratoides (Mist-Flower). Plants 
grow 3 to 4 feet tall. Branching stems produce 
misty white flowers in clusters. Grows in shade. 
Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
Ccelestinum (Hardy Ageratum). Very desirable 
for border or woodland. Pretty misty blue 
flowers in dense heads during July and August 
on 18 to 24-inch stems. Will grow in sun or 
light shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
EUPHORBIA corollata (Flowering Spurge). A 
very useful cut-flower, used like babys-breath, 
but blooming in late summer, when babys- 
breath is past. Plants grow 3 to 4 feet tall, 
branching freely at top. Broad clusters of 
closely set white flowers make it very dainty. 
soe in full sun. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for 
Cyparissias (Cypress Spurge). Very pretty plant 
with compact, dense foliage. Looks like a small 
cypress tree. Flowers are yellow, borne on 
short spikes above the dense foliage, 12 to 16 
inches high. May be used in rock-gardens or as 
a ground-cover in sun or shade. Each 25c; 
3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
GALAX aphylla. A beautiful evergreen ground- 
cover. Broad, heart-shaped leaves of dark green 
and bronze make this plant most attractive. 
Creamy white flowers are produced on short 
spikes during late spring. Will grow im light or 
full shade. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
GAULTHERIA procumbens (Wintergreen). Shiny 
oval leaves make this plant a beautiful ground- 
cover. Pinkish white flowers are produced in 
late spring followed by, bright red berries. 
Whole plant is aromatic with oil of wintergreen. 
Height 4 to 6 inches. Thrives in woodland gar- 
dens in acid, humus-rich soil. Each 50c; 3 for 
$1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
GENTIANA Andrewsi (Bottle Gentian). One of the 
hardiest of the Gentian family, growing 12 to 
16 inches high. Flowers of deep blue are closed 
like buds that never open, giving them the ap- 
pearance of a bottle. They are produced in a 
cluster at the top of the plant. Grows in sun or 
shade. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
GERANIUM maculatum (Cranesbill). Attractive 
plant with leaves that resemble bedding ger- 
aniums. Large single deep pink flowers are 
borne on 18-inch stems in April and May. 
Grows in light shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 
10 for $2.25. 
GOODYERA pubescens (Rattlesnake Plantain). 
Of special interest are the several basal leaves 
with conspicuous light veins. The single stem is 
8 to 12 inches high and carries many small white, 
orchid-like flowers. Should have a cool damp 
location in soil that is acid and rich in humus. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
HEPATICA triloba (Liverwort). Leaves are dark 
green tinted with maroon, and remain green all 
summer and winter. New leaves appear at 
blooming time, very early in the spring. Flow- 
ers are light pink, orchid, and blue, on 6 to 8- 
inch stems. Plant in shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 
10 for $2.25. 
HOUSTONIA cerulea (Bluets). Also called Quaker 
Ladies. Light blue flowers with golden centers 
are borne on slender stems 6 to 10 inches in 
height. Grows in sun or part shade in acid 
soil. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
HYPOXIS hirsuta (Goldstar-Grass). The grass- 
like foliage is hatry and the flowers bright 
yellow. Height 3 to 6 inches. A good plant for 
dry sunny spots, if the soil ts acid. Each 35¢e; 
3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
HYDRASTIS canadensis (Goldenseal). Large, 
sharply toothed leaves. Greenish yellow flowers 
are produced at top of the 12 to 16-inch plant. 
Fruit resembles a raspberry. Grows in full 
shade. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
LIATRIS scariosa (Blazing Star). Button-shaped 
lavender flowers on 3 to 4-foot spikes. Blooms 
usually in August and September. A valuable 
cut-flower, easy to grow. Plant in sun or light 
shade. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
LILIUM canadense (Meadow Lily). The slender 
stout stems which grow 2 to 3 feet high bear 
light green lance-shaped leaves in whorls. The 
stems divide into several branches, which are 
the flower-stems. Flowers are pendulous orange- 
buff, spotted with brown inside, and light buff 
on the outside. Grows in sun or light shade. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Grayi (Mountain Lily). A mountain species with 
smooth broad lance-shaped leaves borne in 
whorls. Flowers spread horizontally. They are 
deep orange-scarlet and smaller than most 
Lilies. Height 18 to 24 inches. Grows in shade. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Philadelphicum (Wood Lily). The flowers open 
upward on 2-foot stems. Color varies from 
orange-scarlet to darker tones. Grows best in 
shade, where soil is loose, humus-rich, and acid: 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Superbum (Turks-Cap Lily). A beautiful species 
remarkable for its completely reflexed petals, 
which leave the handsome stamens fully ex- 
posed. Flowers are orange or scarlet, thickly 
freckled with brown in the flower cup. Grows 
in sun or light shade. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 
10 for $3.00. 
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