Hardy Wildflowers 
LINARIA vulgaris (Butter-and-Eggs). Attractive 
snapdragon-like flowers of clear yellow with 
orange palate are borne all summer on 12 to 
16-inch stems. Grows in moist shade or sun. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
LOBELIA cardinalis (Cardinal-Flower)._ Grows in 
marshy places but will do well in hardy borders 
and gardens if kept well watered. Velvety red 
flowers on spikes 3 to 4 feet in height, during 
August and September. Grows in sun or shade. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia). 
blue, on erect spikes. 
shade. 
Flowers are rich 
Will grow in light or full 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
MENTHA spicata (Spearmint). This plant is 
prized for its fragrant leaves. Short spikes of 
lavender flowers 8 to 15 inches high. Prefers 
sunny locations. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for 
MERTENSIA virginica (Bluebells). Pink and blue 
buds open into blue bell-shaped flowers, pro- 
duced freely in large clusters on 12 to 16-inch 
fleshy stems. Leaves are large, oval and light 
green. Blooms in late April and May. Easy to 
grow. Very pretty when grouped with tulips, 
planted among shrubbery, or naturalized in 
wooded areas. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
MIMULUS ringens (Monkev-Flower). Flowers of a 
rich clear purple, with yellow spots near the 
throat, are borne on small branching stems. 
Very interesting. Height 12 to 18 inches. 
Grows in moist shade or sun. Each 35c; 3 for 
$1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
CYPRIPEDIUM pubescens (Yellow Lady-Slipper) 
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OAKFORD,ILLINOIS 
MITCHELLA repens (Partridge-Berry). A beau- 
tiful evergreen ground-cover. Height 3 to 6 
inches. Fragrant white and pinkish flowers are 
produced in late spring, followed by bright red 
fruits. Desirable in woodland gardens and as 
a ground-cover under acid-soil shrubs. Each 
50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
ORCHIS spectabilis (Showy Orchis). "Two smooth 
shining leaves 4 to 8 inches long proceed from 
the base of the plant. A single stem 5 to 9 inches 
high carries several fragrant flowers. The 
mauve-purple sepals and petals are grouped 
to form a hood above the white lip. Grows 
best in neutral to moderately acid soil that is 
damp and rich in humus. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 
10 for $4.50. 
PANAX quinquefolium (Ginseng). Has _com- 
pound leaves borne three in a circle on the top 
of a smooth green stem about 12 to 15 mches 
high. Yellowish green flowers are produced in a 
loose cluster slightly higher than the spreading 
leaves. Fruits are deep scarlet. Each 50c; 
3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
PHLOX bifida (Cleft Phlox). Blooms very early in 
the spring. The star-shaped flowers range from 
light to deepest blue and completely cover the 
plant when in full bloom, Plants grow 4 to 6 
inches high. Grow in full sun or shade. Each 
25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
Divaricata (Sweet William or Blue Phlox). Very 
fragrant flowers borne in spreading clusters on 
12 to 16-inch stems. Colors range from light 
blue, lilac to darkest Iavender. Very pretty 
planted among shrubbery, grouped in the bor- 
der, or naturalized. Plant in light or full shade. 
Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
Pilosa (Downy Phlox). Grows 12 to 16 inches tall. 
Has soft downy stems and leaves. The lance- 
shaped leaves are dark green and _ stemless. 
Flowers are borne in clusters and are generally 
crimson-pink. Will grow in sun or light shade. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
ARISAEMA triphyllum (Jack-in-the-Pulpit) 
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