GINGER ROOT—Asarum canadense 
A fine ground cover plant for shady places. 
Large green leaves spring from fleshy root on 
top of the soil. Has a spicy ginger odor. About 
six inches high and May flowering. 
NEW ENGLAND ASTER—Aster novae-angliae 
A well-known royal purple aster noted for its 
hardiness as well as its beauty. September flower- 
ing and growing to five or six feet. 
WILD CALLA—Calla palustris 
An ideal bog plant having a white flower 
similar to the calla only smaller. Six to eight 
inches tall. May flowering. 
MARSH MARIGOLD—Caltha palustris 
Delightful golden yellow blossoms of this early 
spring flower are eagerly awaited each year. Large 
green leaves are often used as eatable greens. April 
flowering and six to twelve inches tall. 
HAREBELL—Campanula_ rotundifolia 
Many tiny clear blue flowers carried on a grass- 
like stem. Excellent for rock garden or ledges. 
June-August flowering. 18 inches. 
TURTLEHEAD—Chelone glabra 
For a damp situation or brookside. Bearing 
spikes of white flowers tinged with pink at a time 
when flowers are few. August-September. 1-3 feet. 
SPRING BEAUTY—Claytonia virginica 
A small bulbous plant bearing many pink and 
white bell-shaped flowers. Prefers moist wood- 
land with partial sun. April-May. 3-6 inches. 
BLUEBEAD—Clintonia borealis 
Similar to lily-of-the-valley, with spikes of 
cream-colored flowers followed by blue bead-like 
berries. Attractive dark green leaves. Prefers 
moist situation. June. 6-10 inches. 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY—Convallaria majalis 
This well-known ground cover needs no descrip- 
tion. Increases rapidly in loose soil. June. 6-10 
inches. 
BUNCHBERRY—Cornus canadensis 
A dwarf dogwood, having typical white flower 
followed by a cluster of red berries. Prefers moist, 
acid, but well drained soil. Plant in clumps. 
May-June. 4-6 inches. 
CRINKLEROOT—Dentaria diphylla 
Small woodland herb-bearing blusters of white, 
rose or lavender flowers. April-May. 6-12 inches. 
DUTCHMAN’S BREECHES—Dicentra cucullaria 
A miniature bleeding heart with delicate silvery 
green foliage. Flowers are white stained with 
yellow. Prefers rich moist rocky situation. Early 
May. 4-8 inches. 
SQUIRREL CORN—Dicentra canadensis 
Similar to the above except that it has a bulb 
like a kernel of corn. Flowers are white stained 
with purple. Early May. 4-8 inches. 
TRAILING ARBUTUS—Epigea repens 
Creeping evergreen bearing clusters of fragrant 
pink flowers. Prefers open, rocky hillsides and acid 
soil. Difficult to naturalize. April-May. Small 
seedlings. 3 for $2.00—12 for $7.00 
BONESET—Eupatorium perfoliatum 
A tall white flowering herb suitable for brook- 
side or moist borders. July-August. 3-5 feet. 
JOE-PYE-WEED—Eupatorium purpureum 
Similar to the above, bearing flat clusters of 
rosy purple flowers. Likes the same situation. 
July-August. 4-6 feet. 
SNOW THOROUGHWORT—Eupatorum 
urticaefolium 
Attractive foliage plant having broad clusters 
of white flowers resembling the double gypsophila. 
Ideal for semishade foundation planting or moist 
woodland. August-September. 2-4 feet. 
WINTERGREEN—Gaultheria procumbens 
A low evergreen, growing in massive clumps. 
Small white bell-shaped flowers followed by edible 
red berries which remain for months. Sun or 
shade and acid soil. July. 2-4 inches. 
CLOSED GENTIAN—Gentiana andrewsi 
Attractive late flowering plant bearing terminal 
clusters of purple bottle-like flowers. Prefers 
either moist sun or shady situation. August-Octo- 
ber. 1-2 feet. 
HERB ROBERT—Geranium robertianum 
A small biennial having lilac pink flowers. At- 
tractive foliage. Increases rapidly from seed. 
July-October. 6-12 inches. 
LIVERLEAF—Hepatica triloba 
One of the first spring flowers. White, purple, 
lavender or pink flowers. Ruddy-colored fall 
foliage a desirable asset. Sun or shade. April- 
May. 5 inches. : 
SHARP-LOBED HEPATICA—Hepatica acutiloba 
Similar to the above but prefers more shade and 
makes larger clumps. April-May. 5-6 inches. 
BLUETS—Houstonia caerulea 
Dainty little biennial that will self seed under 
favorable conditions. Best planted in the fall. 
Blue and white flowers in clumps. April-May. 
3-5 inches. 
YELLOW BROOKSIDE IRIS—Iris pseudacorus 
A tall yellow iris thriving in wet margins yet 
will grow in the average border. June-July. 
2-3 feet. 
BLUE FLAG—Iris versicolor 
A very dainty violet-blue iris preferring a damp 
situation, forming large clumps. May-July. 1-2 
feet. 
TWINFLOWER—Linnaea americana 
A trailing evergreen carrying twin clusters 
of fragrant pink and white bells. Prefers mossy 
shade. June flowering. 
3 of the same variety, $1.00 —10 of the same variety, $3.00 
except the item TRAILING ARBUTUS 
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