Wild Howe — eG ock (Plants 
(PLEASE ORDER EARLY) 
Of the thousands of varieties that are known many are not suitable for transplanting from their natural 
habitat. We have selected 10 varieties that may be planted in the spring for finest effect this season. 
Many are nursery grown. They are all hardy and will increase in beauty with each season’s growth, 
with a minimum of care. Good woodsy soil being the most important requirement. 
We have noted in our description of the plants the most suitable situation for growing. They will all 
thrive in the perennial border with just a little extra care to their requirements. Beautiful foliage, flowers 
and unusual in most gardens. Fine for the Woodland Garden, under the Trees, Along the Brook, Rock 
Gardens and Rocky Ledges and lovely in the Perennial border. 
ANEMONE CANADENSIS (Windflower). The white 
flowers are 11/4, inches across and are held on stout stems 
1 to 2 feet tall. Broad leaves that are cut-toothed. May and 
June flowering, likes open woods and thickets where it 
spreads rapidly. A damp spot is best. Extra selected plants, 
$3.75 for 10; $8.00 for 25. 
ARISAEMA TRIPHYLLUM (Jack-in-the-Pulpit). Attrac- 
tive single flower. Bulbous plant ranging from 6 inches to 
3 feet. Interesting flower with reddish colored seed cluster 
replacing flower. April to July flowering range. Prefers 
moist soil but will grow under most average conditions. 
Woodland or north side foundation plantings. Extra se- 
lected plants, $3.75 for 10; $8.00 for 25, 
CALTHA PALUSTRIS (Marsh-Marigold). Bright yellow 
flowers, 11% to 2 inches across that are held on hollow 
stems | to 2 feet high. Do very well in wet soil along a 
stream, or in a wet spot in the garden. Flowers in May. 
Extra selected plants, $4.00 for 10; $9.00 for 25. 
CAMPANULA ROTUNDIFOLIA (Blue Bells of Scotland). 
A very dainty flower for rock garden or woody ledges. 
Prefers sandy soil. Very hardy. Small violet bells droop- 
ing from wiry stems, 6 to 18 inches high. Extra selected 
plants, $4.00 for 10; $9.00 for 25. 
GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS (Wintergreen or Check- 
erberry). A very well known evergreen plant, growing 
in massive clumps. Leaves clustered on stems 2 to 4 inches 
high. Small white, bell-shaped flowers in July, closely 
followed by small edible red berries which remain over 
winter. Suitable for dry situations either woodland or 
border, or rock garden. Sun or shade. Extra selected plants, 
$4.00 for 10; $9.00 for 25. 
HEPATICA ACUTILOBA (Sharp-lobed Hepatica). An 
evergreen plant 6 to 8 inches high with beautiful mottled 
leaves. Flowers are lilac-white to pale purple and produced 
in May and June. Fine for a ground cover in shady moist 
place; also good in the rockery. Extra selected plants, 
$4.00 for 10; $9.00 for 25. 
HEPATICA TRILOBA (Round-Leaf Hepatica). The vivid 
colors of these flowers from deep pink through blue make 
it very valuable in the garden or rockery. In addition, the 
fall colorings of the leaves form deep scarlet red to rich 
brown are most attractive. Readily naturalized and it may 
be planted in full sun. $4.00 for 10; $9.00 for 25. 
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LOBELIA CARDINALIS (Cardinal Flower). A _ hardy 
plant, 2 to 4 feet high, bearing long spikes of brilliant red 
flowers. Especially attracts Ruby-throated Humming Birds. 
Suitable for moist brookside, borders or foundations, 
liking sun as well as shade. August and September flower- 
ing time. Extra selected plants, $3.75 for 10; $8.00 for 25. 
MITCHELLA REPENS (Partridge Berry). A very beauti- 
ful trailing plant. Is evergreen, having a fragrant small 
bell-shaped flower but more attractive red berries which 
have a distinct flavor later in the season. An excellent 
ground cover in moist woodlands and side hill situations. 
Extra selected plants, $3.75 for 10; $8.00 for 25. 
TIARELLA CORDIFOLIA (Foam Flower). A dainty trail- 
ing plant that should be in every wild flower garden as it 
is so easy to grow. It prefers some shade but will grow in 
the sun. The flowers are produced in masses on stems 10 
inches high in late May. The heart shaped leaves turn 
bronzy red in the fall and remain colorful on into the 
winter months. Soon spreads and makes a nice ground 
cover. Late May flowering. $3.75 for 10; $8.00 for 25. 
SPECIAL COLLECTION OF WILD FLOWERS 
Consisting of 10 Extra Selected roots each of the 
10 Varieties Listed. 
Total 100 Extra Selected Roots 
Catalog Value . $38.75 
Special Collection Price $35.00 
HALF COLLECTION 
Same as above but on 5 Extra Selected Roots of each 
Total 50 Extra Selected Roots 
$19.38 
$18.50 
Catalog Value . 
Special Collection Price 
Native Wood Soil 
We offer, for the convenience of our clients, native wood- 
soil, which is inoculated with bacteria so necessary for the 
proper culture of the various woodland plants, at $6.25 
per bag of 100 pounds; 50-lb. bag, $3.50. Price F.O.B. 
Vermont, shipping point. 
