Aardy Widllowers 
ACONITUM uncinatum (Monkshood). Hood- 
shaped blue flowers on slender branching stems 
are produced in midsummer. Deeply cut leaves. 
A plant delicate in appearance. Height 2 to 
4 feet. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
ACTAEA alba (White Baneberry). Very beautiful 
plant. The stalk and leaf-stems are reddish and 
the leaves are lance-shaped and spreading. 
White flowers In racemes on the 2 to 2%-foot 
stems, followed by white berries. Grows 
shade. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
Rubra (Red Baneberry). Very similar to the white 
form. Flowers are followed by large clusters of 
red berries. Grows in shade. Each 40c; 3 for 
$1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
ANEMONE canadensis (Windflower). An at- 
tractive plant 12 to 16 inches in height pro- 
ducing pure white flowers in May. Grows in 
sun or light shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for 
$2.25. 
Thalictroides (Rue-Anemone). Pretty woodland 
plant 6 to 8 inches high. Flowers of pure white 
are borne in clusters during April. Foliage 
dainty. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
AQUILEGIA canadensis (Wild Columbine). Very 
hardy plant which grows 24 to 30 inches tall. 
Flowers are red with yellow corolla, borne on 
many branching stems in late April and May. 
Grows well in sun or shade. Each 35c; 3 for 
$1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
ARISAEMA triphyllum (J ack-in-the-Pulpit). The 
calla-like maroon flowers appear in April and 
May. Produces large attractive leaves and a 
large seed-cluster of red berries. Height 12 to 
16 inches. Prefers a moist, shady location. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
ASARUM canadense (Wild Ginger). Low-growing 
plant 4 to 6 inches high with round leaves 
on hairy stems. Flowers of rich maroon are 
borne close to the ground during April. Grows 
in shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
ASCLEPIAS tuberosa (Butterfly-Weed). Brilliant 
orange flowers are borne In summer m arching 
racemes on 18 to 24-inch stems. Valuable for 
cutting. Will grow in full sun or light shade. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
ASTER nove-angliz (New England Aster). Dark 
lavender flowers with yellow centers borne freely 
during August and September on 3 to 5-foot 
branching stems. Plant in sun or light shade. 
A lovely and sturdy plant for display in the 
garden. Good for cut-flowers. Each 35c; 3 for 
$1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
BAPTISIA australis (Blue Indigo). Very fine 
perennial. Glossy, bluish green leaves; dark 
blue, pea-shaped flowers on 2 to 3-foot spikes. 
Blooms in late May or June. Grows in full sun. 
Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
Tinctoria (Yellow Indigo). Leaves are smaller 
and lighter green in color, on slender branching 
stems. Flowers of pure yellow are produced on 
spikes 2 to 21% feet tall. Grows in full sun, 
Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
CALTHA palustris (Marsh-Marigold). Does best 
planted in small streams or where soil Is very 
moist; will grow in drier soil but with less vigor. 
Flowers are rich yellow, borne in clusters on 
short stems well above the ground; glossy leaves. 
Blooms in May. Maximum height 12 to 16 
inches. Will grow in sun or shade. Each 35c; 
3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
OAKFORD,ILLINOIS 
CALLA palustris (Wild Calla). This plant prefers 
a very moist or boggy location. Resembles 
calla-lily, but smaller. Grows 12 to 16 inches 
high. Blooms in early spring in full sun. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
CAMPANULA rotundifolia (Scotch Harebell). 
A dainty plant displaying a tuft of round leaves 
from which rise the slender wiry stems with 
fine foliage and loose panicles of dainty blue 
bells. Height 12 to 18 inches. Prefers light 
sandy soil that is well drained and moderately 
acid. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
CHIMAPHILA maculata (Mottled Pipsissewa). 
low-growing plant with nearly evergreen, 
thick, dark green leaves, with white mottling 
along the veins. The flowers are dainty pale 
pink or cream and delicately fragrant. The 
soil must be rich in humus and at least moder- 
ately acid. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
CIMICIFUGA racemosa (Fairy Candles). A slen- 
der-stemmed woodland plant for wooded slopes 
where the soil is acid. The compound leaves 
are attractive. Small white flowers on wand- 
like stems that give it the name Fairy Candles. 
Blooms in summer. Height 4 to 6 feet. Each 
40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
CLAYTONIA virginica (Spring Beauty). Blooms 
very early, producing dainty pink flowers in 
clusters. Leaves are blade-like. Height 4 to 
6 inches. Grows in light shade or sun. Each 
25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
CLINTONIA borealis (Yellow Beadlily). This 
charming plant with foliage like that of orchids 
and flowers like lilies loves the cool, damp 
woods and swamps where the soil is peaty and 
strongly acid. The two to four broad basal 
leaves surround the 7-inch stem that bears the 
dainty yellow lilies. The berries that follow 
are a beautiful blue. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 
10 for $4.50. 
CYPRIPEDIUM acaule (Pink Lady-Slipper). 
Plants have large leaves and a strong flower- 
stalk 10 to 12 inches high. The large slipper is 
rose-pink in color. Blooms in May. Grows in 
shade. Soil should be acid for best results. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
Pubescens (Yellow Lady-Slipper). Very vigorous 
grower attaining a height of 12 to 16 inches. 
Plants have oblong pointed leaves and 
pretty little yellow slippers with brown strings 
in May. Very striking. Grows in light shade. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
Spectabile (Showy Lady-Slipper). 
species 18 to 24 inches tall. Oblong leaves and 
downy plant stems. Large white slippers 
flecked crimson. Blooms in May. Plant in moist 
shade. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
CORNUS canadensis (Bunchberry). A jewel for 
cool damp woodlands where the soil is strongly 
acid. The 3 to 8-inch stems are topped by a 
whorl of oval Jeaves, which surround the com- 
pact flower-cluster. Around the flower-cluster 
the broad white bracts give the appearance of a 
single blossom. In August the berries are a 
beautiful vivid scarlet. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 
10 for $4.50 
DELPHINIUM tricorne (Wild Larkspur). This 
plant grows 12 to 16 inches tall. Its dark blue, 
spurred flowers are borne on short spikes. 
Grows in light or full shade. Each 25c; 3 for 
70c; 10 for $2.25. 
The large 
