Hardy Wildflowers 
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum (May-Apple). Large 
light green leaves open like an umbrella on 12 
to 16-inch stems. Creamy white flowers about 
4 inches across are borne at base of leaf. Fruits 
are light green, resembling an apple in shape. 
Grows in shady places. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 
10 for $2.25. 
POLEMONIUM reptans (Jacobs-Ladder). A fine 
plant for the rock-garden or low border. Very 
dainty foliage and light blue bell-shaped flowers 
are produced on 8 to 12-inch stems in April 
and May. Grows in sun or light shade. Each 
35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
POLYGONATUM biflorum (Solomons-Seal). Tall- 
growing plant 2 to 3 feet high. Leaves grow 
alternately, close to stems. Little bell-shaped 
yellowish flowers are borne under the arching 
stem. The dark blue berries make the plant 
quite attractive durimg summer. Grows in 
oo or full shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for 
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PYROLA americana (Round-leaved Pyrola). Has 
broad oval leaves of deep shiny green. The 
flower-stem grows about 12 to 16 inches tall, 
bearing white waxy flowers; sweet scented. 
Grows in shade. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 10 for 
$2.50. 
Elliptica (Shinleaf). Dark evergreen foliage. 
Nodding, white waxy flowers are borne on 8 to 
10-inch stems. Very fragrant. Grows in shade. 
Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 10 for $2.25. 
RANUNCULUS fascicularis (Buttercup). Deep 
yellow flowers on 6 to 8-inch stems during April. 
The dark green leaves are quite attractive. 
Grows in moist shady locations. Each 25c; 
3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
CYPRIPEDIUM acaule (Pink Lady-Slipper) 
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SANGUINARIA canadensis (Bloodroot). Large 
pure white flowers are produced early in spring 
on 6 to 8-inch stems. Leaves unfold about the 
time of bloom and grow to be quite large. 
Grows in shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for 
$2255 
SARRACENIA purpurea (Pitcher-Plant). Strange 
hollow leaves grow out from the base of the 
plant and are usually partially filled with water. 
Flowers are maroon and greenish in color and 
droop like an umbrella. Flower-stem 12 to 16 
inches long. Grow in shade or sun. Soil should 
be very damp, peaty, and neutral to acid. 
This plant is insectivorous. Each 50c; 3 for 
$1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
SHORTIA galacifolia (Oconee-Bells). An unusual 
evergreen ground-cover plant with bright green 
leaves. Dainty, creamy white, bell-shaped 
flowers in March and April. Suitable for moist 
shady locations where soil is acid. Each 50c; 
3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
SISYRINCHIUM -_ angustifolium (Blue-eyed 
Grass). Stiff linear blue-green Ieaves. Flowers 
are violet-blue with white markings, accented 
with yellow. Blooms in May. Height 6 to 8 
ee inches. Grows in sun. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 
LILIUM canadense (Meadow Lily). See page 4 10 for $3.00. 
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