8 Johnson’s Nurseries 
HARDY BULBOUS PLANTS 
The plants of this group grow from bulbs or tubers. 
For best results they should be planted in fall or early 
spring when the plant is dormant. ORDER EARLY. 
ARISAEMA dracontium, Green Dragon. Later flowering 
than the following. Easily grown in a shady woodland 
garden. 50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 
ARISAEMA triphyllum, Jack-in-the-Pulpit. An ideal 
plant to mix in with Ferns in a moist shady location. 
Grows about 12 inches high, with a green flower that 
appears in the spring, and turns to a cluster of bright 
red berries in the fall. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
CLAYTONIA virginica, Spring Beauty. One of the first 
signs of spring. Clusters of dainty pink flowers in 
April. Grows 4 to 6 inches in light sun or shade. 
3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
DICENTRA canadensis, Squirrel Corn. An early spring 
flower for the shady rock garden or border. White, 
heart-shaped flowers over deeply-cut foliage 6 to 12 
inches high. 
3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
DICENTRA cucullaria, Dutchman’s Breeches. A real 
early spring flower, with finely divided leaves; grows 
6 to 12 inches high with white heart-shaped flowers. 
An excellent plant for the shady rock garden. 
3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
MERTENSIA virginica, Virginia Bluebells. A choice, 
early spring flowering plant for massing in shady 
places or in open sun in moist well drained soil. The 
buds are pink, turning to clear blue in May. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
SANGUINARIA canadensis, Bloodroot. A low inierest- 
ing perennial, about 6 inches high, with pure white 
flowers in early spring. The large leathery leaves ap- 
pear later. Plant in good soil in shady spots in a 
woodland or rock garden. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
TRILLIUM cernuum, Nodding Trillium. Pure white 
flowers that nod under the broad leaves in early spring. 
Plant in a moist shady location. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
TRILLIUM erectum, Purple Trillium. Has broad, rhom- 
boid leaves, with a dark purple flower close to the 
leaves. Prefers a moist, shady acid soil. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
TRILLIUM erectum album, Wax Trillium. Similar to 
above, but with white flowers. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
TRILLIUM grandiflorum, Great Trillium. The most sat- 
isfactory Trillium for garden cultivation and generally 
the showiest. Grows 12 to 15 inches high, large white 
flowers turning to rose with age. Thrives in ordinary 
shady, well-drained, garden loam. Prefers plenty of 
leaf-mold in acid soil with adequate moisture. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
TRILLIUM luteum. Yellow Trillium. Large mottled 
leaves, lemon-yellow flowers in May. 9 to 18 inches. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
TRILLIUM recurvatum, Prairie Trillium. Deep reddish- 
brown flowers over mottled leaves in May. Easily 
grown in moist shade. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
TRILLIUM stylosum, Rose Trillium. Rose pink flowers in 
early spring. Very effective in large colonies. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
TRILLIUM undulatum, Painted Trillium. White flowers 
painted pink at the base on stalks 12 to 15 inches tall. 
Delights in cool, damp leaf-mold in shade. 
50c each. 3 for $1.00. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $25.00. 
