OLDS’ NATIVE WILD FLOWERS 
Bloodroot 
BLOODROOT (Sanguinaria Canadensis). 
The white’ flowers appear very early in the 
spring. Bach, 45¢; 3 for $1.20. 
BANEBERRY RED. Similar to the white 
but earlier and fruits are red. Each, 55c; 3 for 
$1.50. 
BANEBERRY WHITE (Actaea Alba). 18 
24 inches, white flowers and ivory colored fruit 
with red pedicles. Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
BLUE COHOSH_ (Caulophyllum Thalic- 
troides), 40-15 inches. The bunches of blue ber- 
ries in midsummer are the conspicuously orna- 
mental features. Shade and leat mold. Bach, 55c; 
3 for $1.20. 
BLUEBELL, Scotch. (Campanula Rotundio- 
folia). Clear blue bell shaped flowers growing 
weli in light shade, Plants about 1 foot. Flowers 
from June thru August, Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
CARDINAL LOBELIA (Lobelia Cardin- 
alis). Brilliant cardinal flowers on stalks 2-4 feet 
high in August. Each 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
COLUMBINE. (Aquilegia Canadensis). Our 
native speeies of Aquilegia, Long spurred, red 
and yellow flowers in late May, A_ very showy 
plant that prefers partial shade. Each, 45c; 3 
for $1.20. 
DUTCHMAN’S BREECHES (Dicentra 
Cucullaria). 5 inches; white, early spring. Plant 
tiny bulbs shallow in rich leaf mold. Shade. 
Each, 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
GREAT BLUE LOBELIA (Lobelia Syph- 
ilitica). Deep blue flowers on 12 to 24-inch 
spikes in August, Sun or light shade. Hach, 55c; 
3 for $1.50. 
JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT (Arisaema _ Tri- 
phyllum). 6-12 inches; brownish purple flowers 
in May followed by brilliant red berries. Prefers 
slightly acid leaf mold. Shade. Each, 45c; 3 for 
$1.20. 
(Lady Slipper). 
ORCHIDS 
CYPRIPEDIUM YELLOW. Does well in 
Cypripedium 
any rich, partly shaded location, Yellow slipper 
and. brown- purple petals. May and early June. 
Most easily grown of all the Lady Slippers. Each, 
75c; 3 for $1.95. 
RATTLESNAKE PLANTAIN  (Epipactis 
Pubescens). Late summer spikes of white flowers 
from a low rosette of white veined leaves, 
Requires a shady location. Each, 65c; 3 for 
$1 
Native plants are popular both for rock gar- 
dens and perennial borders, We are listing here 
some of the best and most popular kinds, These 
are not sent with other goods, but are mailed 
alone, POSTPAID, at the right time for planting, 
or when weather permits digging in April. No 
orders for plants will be accepted from California 
and Florida, 
WILD FLOWER COLLECTION 
18 plants for $5.95, postpaid. 
Here is an ideal collection for the start of a 
wild flower garden. The assortment is composed 
of the following plants separately wrapped and 
labelled: 
8 Yellow Lady Slippers 3 Shooting 
3 Hepatica 3 Trilliums 
3 Blue Bells 3 Jack-in-the-Pulpit 
Stars 
All 18 plants for $5.95, postpaid. 
Hepatica 
HEPATICA (Acutiloba). Three - parted 
leaves pointed at tips. Basier to grow than oth- 
ers because it does not require acid soil. Ever- 
green leayes over winter, new leaves following 
the flowers. One of the loveliest little woodland 
flowers of early spring; varying shades of light 
blue, pink and white. “Separate colors not avail- 
able. Each, 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
PASQUEFLOWER (Anemone Patens). 
With us the first flower of spring. The tulip 
shaped light lavender flowers appear before the 
last snow banks melt. Flowers appear close to 
the ground but the stems continue to lengthen 
before the flower has faded and when the silky 
plume of the seed head appears the stem is 
about 10 inches tall. Must have sandy, well 
drained soil, sun or very light shade. Each, 45c; 
8 for $1.20. 
PARTRIDGE BERRY (Mitchella Repens). 
Trailing pink flowers followed by red fruit in 
fall. One of the finest of ground covers for mod- 
erately acid soil. Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
Trillium 
SHOWY TRILLIUM 
(Trillium Grandiflor- 
um). Flowers white, sometimes changing to 
pink, May. Rich leaf mold soil and light shade. 
Each, 50c; 3 for $1.35, 
NODDING TRILLIUM 
um). Flowers in late May on 18-inch stems. 
The graceful flowers hang their heads down, 
giving them the appropriate name. Each, 50c; 
8 for $1.35, 
SHOOTING STAR (Dodecatheon Meadia). 
10-12 inches; white or pink; May. Open, well 
drained but not poor soil. One of our most beau- 
tiful wild flowers. Each, 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
BIRD'S-FOOT VIOLET (Viola Pedata). 
One of our loveliest wild flowers, bearing a pro- 
fusion of flat pansy-like flowers in varying shades 
of light to deep lavender and purple. Flowers in 
May. 4-6 inches. Give this violet a medium acid, 
well-drained soil and open sun and it will share 
at beauty freely with you, Each, 45c; 3 for 
1.20. 
WOODS PHLOX = (Phlox 
Makes a lovely carpet of blue in spring. 
shade, fertile soil and fair 
Each, 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
9 Oa 
(Trillium Cernu- 
Divaricata). 
Light 
amount of moisture, 
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY — MADISON 1, 
NATIVE OUTDOOR FERNS 
Native Ferns require a plentiful supply of leaf 
mold, peat or other loose humus in the soil to 
give best results. They have a_ tendency to 
ripen off early in the summer, if it is dry and 
and plentiful watering will extend 
their season. Do not plant ferns with much cov- 
ering over the crowns, just enough to anchor 
them to the soil. 
LADY FERN (Athyrium Felix-foemina). 
Easily grown, and one of the most graceful ferns. 
1-3 feet. Bach, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
MAIDENHAIR FERN 
hot. Frequent 
(Adiantum Peda- 
tum). One of the most beautiful and attractive 
of our native ferns, 1-2 feet. Bach, 55c; 3 for 
$1.50. 
EVERGREEN WOODFERN (Dryopteris 
Marginalis). One of the best ferns for home 
gardens because of its evergreen nature and ease 
of culture. Good for holding soil on slopes, 1-2 
feet. Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
INTERRUPTED FERN (Osmunda Clay- 
toniana). A large, strong-growing light green 
fern of somewhat coarser growth than the other 
varieties. Not so partial to moisture as its rela- 
fives: 2-4 feet. \Bach, 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
OSTRICH FERN (Pteretis Nodulosa). A 
beautiful, large fern with long, graceful fronds 
recurving like an ostrich plume. Each, 55c; 3 
for $1.50. 
HARDY FERN COLLECTION 
These ferns are ideal for a beauty spot along 
the north ‘side of your home or other shady 
places. Collection consists of one each of the 
above named ferns, all for $2.50, postpaid, Two 
collections, $4.75, postpaid. 
UPRIGHT VARIETIES 
The Hardy Chrysanthemum is very popular 
as a fall blooming plant and the varieties that 
we list below are hardy in the protected border. 
They are a welcome sight late in the fall when 
most other plants are through blooming. 
Chrysanthemum and Phlox plants are not 
sent with other items. They are packed and 
shipped by themselves direct from our 
station at the proper time for planting. 
CHARLES NYE. Beautiful bright yellow 
fully double flowers on plants about two feet 
high, Flowers are large measuring about three 
inches. Blooms in late September. 
BETTY. A delightful shade of pink. Double 
flowers on plants 18 to 24 inches. Blooms in 
September. 
HUNTSMAN. A _ glowing bronze flower 
on plants 18 to 24 inches. Blooms in Septem- 
ber. Unusually attractive. 
RED VELVET. A fine, dark red variety on 
plants 15 to 18 inches in height. Blooms in 
September. 
POLAR ICE. Pure white double flowers 
plants 18 to 24 inches, Blooms in September. 
SAWYER'S GIANT. Beautiful orchid or 
lavender on plants 15 to 18 inches tall. Blooms 
in late August and early September. 
Prices: All varieties listed above, 3 plants for 
$2.00; 6 plants for $3.50, postpaid. 
CUSHION CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
This group of low growing ‘‘Mums’’ forms a 
mound of blooms similar to the old Azalea, 
Plants grow 10 inches high and spread about 2 
feet. Literally covered with flowers early in 
September. 
We offer these in five 
white, red, and_ yellow. 
wanted. Ready last of May. 
$3.50 postpaid, 
HARDY PHLOX 
No border is complete without a planting of 
hardy Phlox. Bushy plants with enormous 
tresses of blooms. 
Phlox and Chrysanthemum plants are not sent 
with other items, but are packed and shipped 
by themselves at the proper time for planting. 
JULY GLOW. Bright orange scarlet with 
darker eye. 
CAROLINE VANDENBERG. A phlox 
of distinctive beauty. TFlowering tresses are a 
lilac blue with large florets. 
MARY LOUISE. Large tresses of glisten- 
ing snow white. 
DAILY SKETCH. Brilliant salmon pink. 
SPITFIRE. Large salmon-orange with crim- 
son eye. Very striking. 
LEO SCHLAEGETER. One of the bright- 
est and flashiest of all the fiery red phlox. Good 
grower and free bloomer. 
growing 
on 
pink, 
colors 
6 for 
colors: bronze, 
Please state 
3 for $2.00; 
Prices: All varieties listed above, 3 plants 
for $1.65; 6 plants for $2.75, postpaid. 
HARDY PHLOX COLLECTION 
One each of the above 6 named Phlox sepa- 
rately packed and labeled, $2.75, postpaid. 
WISCONSIN 
