Hardy Wildflowers 
SMILACINA racemosa (False Spikenard). Ob- 
long leaves with heavy veins on 18 to 24-inch 
arching stems. White flowers are borne in 
clusters on tip of stems, followed by clusters of 
red berries In summer. Grows in light or full 
shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
Stellata (False Solomons-Seal). Similar to the 
above, except that leaves are narrow. Flowers 
are larger but fewer in cluster; berries larger. 
Grows in shade. Each 25c; 3 ‘for 70c; 10 for 
$2225. 
THALICTRUM dioicum (Meadow-Rue). Leaves 
are divided into many small smooth-lobed 
drooping leaflets. Greenish white flowers with 
numerous long stamens tipped terra-cotta, 
followed by large, blue berries during summer 
and fall. An airy, graceful plant growing 1 to 2 
feet high. Grows in shade. Each 35c; 3 for 
$1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
TIARELLA cordifolia (Foam-Flower). An attrac- 
tive little plant for moist shady locations. 
Leaves somewhat like mountain maple, but 
small, rough, hairy and dark green. Small 
white flowers on feathery spikes well above the 
foliage in late spring. 8 to 10 inches high. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
TRADESCANTIA virginiana (Spiderwort). Clus- 
ters of blue flowers on 2-foot stems in June. 
Foliage is gray-green in ribbon-like blades. 
Grows in sun. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
TRILLIUM cernuum (Nodding Trillium). Has 
large leaves on 12 to 16-inch stems. The white 
flowers turn downward, which gives them the 
appearance of nodding. ‘Blooms in May Grows 
in moist shade. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for 
$3.00. 
Erectum (Purple Trillium). Large broad leaves, 
three in a whorl, on thick 12-inch stems. Pur- 
plish red flower is borne at base of leaf stems 
during April. Grows in shade. Each 35c; 
3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Grandiflorum (Large White Trillium). One of 
the finest and largest of the Trilltums. Flowers 
are pure white, turning pink at close of bloom- 
ing period—late April and May. Prefers light 
or full shade. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Recurvatum (Prairie Trillium). Mottled green 
leaves are borne three in a whorl on 12 to 16- 
inch thick red stems. Flowers of velvety reddish 
purple are produced at top of stem between 
leaves. Blooms in late April and May. Grows 
in shade. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Stylosum (Rose Trillium). Very pretty rose- 
colored flowers on 12 to 16-inch stems above the 
attractive green leaves. Blooms in April. 
Grows in shade. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for 
$3.00. 
Undulatum (Painted Trillium). Strong plants, 
12 to 15 inches tall. Flowers are fairly large, 
white with red markings. Blooms in May. 
Grows in shade. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for 
$3.00. 
Drifts of wildflowers under protecting trees and 
shrubs serve a double purpose. Besides making a 
beautiful carpet of bloom, they help to keep dead 
and decaying leaves nestled» where they can act 
as a mulch and food supply for the larger plants. 
OAKFORD, ILLINOIS 
UVULARIA grandiflora (Bellwort). Each 
grows completely around the stem. Light 
yellow flowers in May on 16-inch stems. Grows 
in light or full shade. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 
10 for $2.50. 
Perfoliata (Wood Merrybells). Oblong leaves 
evenly arranged on slender stems reaching a 
height of 12 to 16 inches. Drooping yellow 
flowers are produced during May. Grows im 
shade. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 10 for $2.50. 
Sessilifolia (Little Merrybells). Dainty foliage 
on a plant 10 to 12 inches high. Bright yellow 
flowers in May. Grows im shade. Each 30c; 
3 for 85c; 10 for $2.50. 
VINCA minor (Periwinkle). An evergreen ground- 
cover that grows in shade im any soil where 
drainage ts good. The lavender flowers are 
attractive. A good plant for locations where 
grass Is not satisfactory. Use on banks, under 
shrubbery or places where mowing is difficult. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
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VIOLA blanda (Sweet White Violet). Light green 
heart-shaped leaves. Large white flowers in 
May. Height 3 to 4 inches. Grows in sun or 
shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
Pedata (Birds-foot Violet). Leaves are divided 
resembling a bird’s foot. Large, light blue, 
pansy-like flowers mn late April and May, on 
4 to 6-inch stems. Blooms heavily in spring 
and again in the fall. Grows in sun or light 
shade. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
Pedata bicolor (Two-color Birds-foot Violet). 
Finely cut leaves. Blue and purple flowers 
like miniature pansies on 4 to 6-Inch stems in 
May. Blooms again in the fall. Grows in sun 
or light shade. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 10 for $2.50. 
Pubescens (Downy Yellow Violet). Plants grow 
upright, 6 to 8 inches high. Leaves are light 
green and somewhat heart-shaped; bright yel- 
low flowers in April and May. Grows in shade. 
Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
Rotundifolia (Roundleaf Yellow Violet). Attrac- 
tive shiny round leaves. Pretty yellow flowers 
are borne on 2 to 4-inch stems in late April and 
May. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. 
TRILLIUM grandiflorum 
