Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. ~ ‘Native (North cAmerican FERNS and WILD FLOWERS for FALL, 1932 PLANTING GEORGE D. AIKEN Putney « + Vermont North American Wild Flowers exe GEORGE D. AIKEN VIOLA BLANDA (Sweet White Violet) (See page 19) North American Wild Flowers UR fourth catalog of native North American Wild Flowers and Ferns contains many delightful species which we have not listed heretofore. For this season’s sales we have easily the best supply we have ever had. We have several thousand fine plants of Trailing Arbutus and Fringed Gentian, as well as all varieties of Ladyslipper native to eastern North America. The support which has been given our work in growing our native plants has been highly gratifying, and we hope this season to sell more than ever. Without the help of our customers who buy these plants, we should be unable to continue our work in putting the propagating and growing of rare wild flowers on a commercial basis, and unless this is done, many of the finest varieties will become very scarce indeed within a few years. Asout Prices—As we ship our plants to all the states and many far corners of the earth, we necessarily make all prices f.o.b. Putney, Vermont. Unless instructed otherwise we will send either by mail or express collect, whichever seems best. TerMS—Fifty or more plants of one variety will be sold at 100 rates; 250 or more of one variety will be sold at 1000 rates. TIME TO PLANT—In general, most wild flowers transplant best in late August and Sep- tember, although there are exceptions to this rule. Vistrors—We are always glad to have people interested in the growing of wild flowers visit Our nurseries. Would you like A BOOK ON GROWING WILD FLOWERS ? We are continually getting requests for more complete cultural directions for wild flowers than are given in this small catalog. While we would like to make our catalog more complete and with more instructions, yet we cannot afford to make it any more entertaining and instructive than it isnow. We receive requests for hundreds of copies each year from schools and colleges for class- room work. If the people who are interested in wild flowers and their culture show sufficient interest in a more complete work, well illustrated and free from advertising, to purchase enough copies to war- rant the printing of such a book, we shall be glad to provide it. The price would not be exorbitant. If you are willing to buy a book of this nature, will you tell me so at once? GEORGE D. AIKEN, PUTNEY, VERMONT {2} PUTNEY, VERMONT exo North American Wild Flowers GENERAL LIST of ‘North cAmerican Wild Flowers Prices per 3 ACONITUM uncinatum (Clambering Monkshood). This is the native climbing Monkshood of the Southern Mountains. Its at- tractive blue flowers are most noticeable in July. It likes rich soil ITE NALCIAL SHA Cece ena site satires icrets ia a tie lene ets piers Aopsecocoonerods ACORUS calamus (Sweetflag). The source of candied Sweetflag root aniduaesirahle tom bogs. Lt PrOWS ait. tally cncie ale civic oie © amie eileieres ACTAEA alba (White Baneberry). Growing in rich hardwoods, the White Baneberry with its fluffy flowerheads and later, the pure white berries on crimson stems is one of our finest native flowers. It grows RECIB CML ORs oea Cty COM Le tere rer ctare patos) ckeXasa? allot cities 10 eat stane Cerra o (ecslieveies scot wseiate rubra (Red Baneberry). When in bloom, this can hardly be told from the White Baneberry, but the fruit is a dazzling scarlet. It is not quite so tall and is at home under partial shade.................. ANAPHALIS margaritacea (Pearly Everlasting). The tall white Everlasting which is known to everyone who spent their childhood on an Eastern farm and which is used to considerable extent in dried DONCHELS ID VeONISes rca tptetertete wiejcte.s ai) stress salatetsere a traie suatd Susta. si’ ANEMONE canadensis (Meadow Anemone). This variety continues the loveliness of the Windflower on a larger scale, attaining a height of 12 to 18 in. with flowers an inch or more broad. May to August cylindrica (Thimbleweed). The tallest growing native Anemone, holding its beautiful, creamy white blossoms over 2 ft. from the ground. The seeds are in late Summer in a mass of wool, causing the school children to call this plant “‘Sheep’s Wool.”’ It prefers full SLL OME NENA Re cy totel ais Sresicae! eta ekchs tayctts selarinteas lags dhtote-e jericho gta jo ays quinquefolia (Windflower). This is one of the loveliest of our native flowers, and is quite easy to grow in moist shade. Its pure white blossoms grow on 4 in. stems and bloom in May................. ANEMONELLA thalictroides (Rue Anemone). This is very much like the Windflower, except that it has several flowers to the stem.. AQUILEGIA canadensis (American Columbine). Our w onderful native Columbine so hardy and so delightful in the rock garden, yielding a profusion of red and yellow flowers about Memorial Day. It will grow in either sun or shade and reaches about a foot in height. caerulea (Colorado Columbine). The state flower of Colorado. It bears immense blue and white blossoms on rather fragile stems... . chrysantha. This bright yellow, long spurred Aquilegia from the Rocky Mountains is very easy to grow and blooms nearly all Sum- mer in sun or partial shade. It grows 2 ft. or more in height...... Arisaema (Jack-in-the-pulpit) (See page 4) 50 -60 -60 -60 60 -60 -60 -60 -60 -60 -60 12 1.50 Actaea rubra (Red Baneberry) 100 $0.60 $2.00 $15.00 8.00 15.00 15.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 1000 $60.00 125.00 125.00 This price list is Ge Fall, 1932 only and Woes not nea to eelere ee isorine: 1933 13} North American Wild Flowers ow) Prices per 3 12 ARALIA hispida (Bristly Sarsaparilla). This Aralia will grow in full sun. Its greenish yellow flowers are borne in June on 1 to 2 ft. plants. [tihas)bliieitriitunyAutimn ese eee een ee eee eee 30.60 $1.50 nudicaule (Wild Sarsaparilla). This fellow likes shade and while the yellowish flowers in May are not conspicuous, the large blue berries in late Summer make it a desirable plant. It grows 1 ft. tall....... racemosa (Spikenard). This also has a greenish white flower in May, but the berries are red. It grows 2 ft. tall in moist shade.......... ARISAEMA dracontium (Green Dragon). Is not as savage as it sounds, but is a peculiar form of Jack in which the spadex is long anditaperingilikelaibayonetrermnneriecil eee iciicie erento tryphyllum (Jack-in-the-pulpit). Jack is a most agreeable inhabitant of the wild garden making friends with everyone, especially the children. He will grow 12-15 in. tall in moist shade. ‘We can furnish either the common purple or green variety...................... ASARUM canadense (Gingerroot, Wild Ginger). A plant that is different. It bears curious brown flowers on creeping stalks in April, has beautiful foliage and a ginger flavored root. It prefers hardwood ishadek iii: acmon seleetoeis Selo ke sivas ier ein elementos ASCLEPIAS incarnata (Swamp Milkweed). The reddish flowers are borne on 2 to 3 ft. stalks in July and are most attractive. It is most at. home-incbogsere cic kee eoistore seine aloes mica ien ele One tuberosa (Butterflyweed). This may be the most gorgeous of all wild flowers, and the orange flowers growing on the dry, sunny banks in July always attract much attention. It grows to about 2 ft. in height sXcterchesaleve seietcssieweyoleneterwn ols receicver ete ve fopens oi syerners /a/eiee one etek toteee yer ASTER cordifolius (Heartleaved Aster). A roadside Aster with lilac flowers borne in great masses during September and October. It prefers partial shade and is from 1 to 2 and 3 ft. tall............. ericoides (Heath Aster). This Aster is also from 1 to 2 ft. tall, and bears such a profusion of white, snowflake-like flowers in Autumn as|topformimitation snow, driitsseeeeeete eet eee nie eee novae-angliae (New England Aster). A tall, magnificent Aster, which splashes the fields and roadsides with varying shades of purpleiduring:Septembersene eee eee eee Eee ee eres novae-angliae rosea (Pink New England Aster). This is a pink variation ofthe; NewsenglandyAsterser pene creer nena novibelgi (New York Aster). The wild blue violet Aster from which most of the named varieties of garden Asters have been selected. Itiprefersithe’opentmeadowser eee eee eee CLL eee puniceus (Swamp Aster). A very tall, lavender colored Aster for shady DOSS’ ou.c = -se toss eee clcely ee oe eee een eee umbellatus. This is a tall growing white Aster for moist woods... . undullatum. Pale blue, tall growing variety....................- BAPTISIA bracteata (White Wild-indigo). This Baptisia has tall spikes of pure white, and prefers the open dry slope. It attains a height:of 3: fb). .5. sss Sesion ove Mere ooo Oe EER ee leucantha (Cream Wild-indigo). The earliest of the Baptisias to blossom, bearing drooping spikes of cream white flowers in June. ltigrowspl2)to) 1 5iunstalliandilikes)fullisuntneremerieeeeeeerereeeeere tinctoria (Yellow Wild-indigo). The common’name describes this va- riety of Baptisia. It grows 2-3 ft. high and blossoms in late Summer CALLA palustris (Wild Calla). The miniature white Callas grow 6 in. tall in shady bogs and are one of the most charming inhabitants of the wet places cis Secor oreo tee eee PET Perc ee romaine CALLIRHOE involucrata (Poppy Mallow). This is a sprawling plant for dry, sunny slopes, spreading 3 ft. across and bearing ex- tremely brilliant flowers of pure magenta, a beautiful color, not the usual so-called magenta. It blossoms in July.................... triangulata. An erect growing Poppy Mallow from the Prairie States, attaining a height of 18 in. and bearing its flowers in panicles. CALOCHORTUS albus (White Globe Tulip). This is a native of the western states. It should be grown in open sun and grows to about Shing in height yisc.scisryoe ate euler eee be eke etn coke he i erie amabilis (Yellow Globe Tulip). Another Calochortus which grows to be about 8 in. tall. This is one of the easiest to grow and has been VeELV, SacistaCtOLyawlcDuU Serpette eieier rere reticle leienercr tere aenenee ie neeene venustus (Mariposa Tulip). Its coloring varies, but is mostly white with varicolored markings. It seems to stand our Winters safely and is a welcome immigrant from the Pacific states............... CALOPOGON pulchellus. Dainty little Orchid growing in bogs. Of similar color to the Pogonia, but bearing several flowers on a stalk. Blossoms in June and July on 12 in. stems....................-.. {4} 60 1.50 -60 2.00 75 62.50 -60 1.50 60 1.50 -60 2.00 60 2.00 -60 1.50 60 1.50 60 1.50 60 2.00 60 1.75 60 1.50 60 1.50 60 1.50 60 2.00 60 2.00 60 2.00 60 1.50 60 2.00 60 1.75 20 75 25 = 475 40 1.25 75 2.50 This price list is for Fall, 1932 only and does not apply to orders for Spring, 1933 100 15.00 GEORGE D. AIKEN 1000 PUTNEY, VERMONT oo) North American Wild Flowers Calypso bulbosa Caltha palustris (Wild Marshmarigold) Prices per CALTHA palustris (Wild Marshmarigold). One of our best native wild flowers, and with its gleaming golden flowers borne in greatest pro- 3 12 100 fusion, brightens the meadows and bogs in early Spring........... $0.60 $1.50 $10.00 CALYPSO bulbosa. A rare little Orchid growing only 2 in. tall, found principally in the Western Mountains, but naturalized to some PXCOMMEIINC OES Eas epee ieee rcls ee eiska cderezees feneusts) Seel ove cust ceatvact teigieie aid eee CAMAS:IA esculenta (Wild Hyacinth). The Camassias are excellent for mass planting in moist or semi-shady locations. The bulbs were a favorite food of the Indians. The plants grow to about 2 ft. in height and the flowers vary from cream to blue.................. leichtlini. This is a taller growing, rare variety, usually in deep blue. ‘heiCamassias! blossomulny Way swith Use sees cies cies cs 6 sce saree CAMPANULA rotundifolia (Bluebells of Scotland). This plant seems fragile, but when once established in the cracks and ledges or in almost any other situation, it seems to live indefinitely and yields a profusion of delicate blue bells throughout the Summer........... CASSIA marilandica (Wild Senna). A shrubby perennial from 3 to 5 ft. tall, bearing large clusters of yellow, pea-shaped flowers in late Summer, and rather attractive, fernlike foliage. It prefers an open, MOIS GHLOCALION Sn yar etre sso sie erie stereos miele ol ola oO Sunbs,ar ey rales ai slave were yaya CAULOPHYLLUM thalictroides (Blue Cohosh). The new shoots of the Blue Cohosh are a royal purple. The flowers are yellow with purple sepals and the fruit in late Summer is purple. It grows 2 tt. CallbinrrichwOods (occ. cre shore nin stone suc loiesiiaterevancseyeiele eresatavelsbecs evetevsra is CHELONE glabra (Turtlehead). Although quite common, the Turtle- head is indispensable in bog gardens. Its Snapdragonlike flowers are produced in late Summer on 2 ft. stems, in moist shade or sun... CHIMAPHILA maculata (Spotted Pipsissewa). Instead of the solid green leaves of the common Pipsissewa, this variety is splotched with white along the midrib, and the flowers are also whiter....... umbellata (Pipsissewa). If this plant were a more robust grower, it would be the finest ground cover for shade. It grows after the fashion of Pachysandra and produces its white flowers in July and PAT EAT EP Ores Sean OER IRR COREA TOR MOR EPIGRCROICTE RECRONCNT aC aren CHIOGENES hispidula (Creeping Snowberry). One of the most beau- tiful little creeping evergreen vines of the North woods. It is per- fectly happy when growing over a rotten Hemlock or Spruce log and so must have very acid soil in which to thrive. The waxy white ber- MeSH Malls give dtits) COMMON MAME.) core) miei pieiers ce. osie emis sire clin s CHRYSANTHEMUM leucanthemum (White Daisy). Our common white Daisy so necessary at graduation time..................... 1.00 -60 -60 -60 -60 1.00 -60 3.50 1.50 1.75 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 1.50 10.00 12.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 12.00 25.00 8.00 1000 $80.00 75.00 100.00 ‘This price list is for Fall, 1932 only and does me: ory to orders for Spring, 1933 15} North American Wild Flowers GEORGE D. AIKEN Prices per 3 12 100 1000 CICUTA maculata (Waterhemlock). This plant has immense pure white umbels of flowers in June and July. It isa giant among native plants, growing several feet tall in rich moist shade. It is supposed €6 be: POISOMOUS* isi. croveveperate: ole oso cree ere vaiae tecmeteyainic acre ota ee eee $0.60 $2.00 CIMICIFUGA americana (American Bugbane). This Cimicifuga grows more like a large Baneberry than the Black Cohosh. It will grow to a height of 2 to 3 ft. in moist shade..................... racemosa (Black Cohosh). The picturesque spikes of this Cimicifuga plosgou in August, in moist, partial shade. Its height is from 4 to (ip Lee ODO ate int Omron bn om anOD Go ARO Oas db os boonaon CLAYTONIA virginica (Springbeauty). The dainty, pink striped flowers of this plant come in early Spring. It prefers partial shade ANGEETOWSICO! DEMON CON OMITien tall lm erseseeereraeaeian aie ranean CLINTONIA borealis (Bluebeads). The pale, lilylike flowers in May of this Clintonia, the glossy green, prostrate leaves and the bright blue berries in late Summer make this a welcome inhabitant of the woods: It is! Srinstalll S72 eeneprejsteraterera ciaiteon eis Soe eee COPTIS trifolia (Goldthread). This plant gets its name from the golden threadlike roots. The leaves are almost evergreen and the white flowers grow on 3 to 6 in. stems in May................... CORNUS canadensis (Bunchberry). Bunchberry is an excellent ground cover for acid soil. The flowers resemble those of the Cornus floridus and the fruit is a bright red. Its leaves are semi-evergreen. Inishadeqitierowsitoipelopueita lle eerie eee eiaetererier teen reneienetere CORYDALIS glauca (Pale Corydalis). This is a biennial which seeds itself freely. Its open pink, heartshaped Hlowers blossom in May and June in open sun or partial shade. It is 2 ft. tall.. CYPRIPEDIUM acaule (Pink Moccasin Flower). The ‘pink Moccasin Flower supplies color for the pine woods of New England. This largest flowered Ladyslipper will grow also in hardwood shade and sometimes in open sun, if the soil is acid. It blossoms in May..... acaule alba (White Moccasin Flower). We have a few hundred plants of the snow white Cypripedium acaule. One of the rarest Lady- slippers, which requires similar treatment to its pink relative...... arietinum (Ramshead Ladyslipper). A beautiful, small, rare Lady- slipper, colored red and white, with prominent veins, blooming AbDOWE” PUNE VN. so: Sessiavscove moses ucocveneleeetegenoreParepe even ole lepaweneee tes efeaeeciene Reteie californicum. A far Western Ladyslipper which has survived two Winters in Vermont successfully. Small blossoms of white with yellow ribbons are borne several on a stalk...................... candidum (White Ladyslipper). Another very rare Ladyslipper with purest white flowers on 1 ft. stems. It takes readily to cultivation if. theysoiltis’sweeticiicic coccxeverecs oto ee Oe ce ee Se eee montanum. A fine, pure white Ladyslipper from the Western Moun- tains. It seems to grow readily here in Vermont in strong, slightly FY) (alit=(0) | Ween eR IRA CIA hintaan en oem enna vin S alr RU tons Goto GO OO icTS pubescens (Yellow Ladyslipper). The Yellow Ladyslipper is the most easily domesticated of the Ladyslippers. Itis grownin fullsun or shade, and is very fra- grant. Its clear yellow flowers have brown or green sepals. The di- viding line between parviflorum and pubes- cens is so faint that we are offering but the above named variety... spectabile (Showy Lady- slipper). The spectabile is considered the most desirable of our native orchids of the north. It will grow in moist shade, about 2 ft. tall and blossoms freely in JUNE ae cree DALIBARDA repens. A splendid little plant of the rich hardwoods. The leaves are ever- green and the white Hepaticalike blossoms are borne on 2-3 in. ChSaog guoAnsoogo han (Dutchmans-breeches (See page 7) Dicentra cucullaria 16} 60 2.00 $15.00 $120.00 -60 2.00 15.00 120.00 50 1.00 8.00 60.00 -50 1.50 10.00 80.00 +50 1.50 8.00 60.00 60 2.00 15.00 135.00 26092-00500 eae 60 2.00 15.00 135.00 3.00 10.00 3.00 10.00 Mea0) “HO ono coos tO 01000 1.50 5.00 1.00 3.50 25.00 225.00 15 4.00 30.00 275.00 75 2.00 15.00 135.00 This price list is Ps Fall, 1932 only and does not apply to orders for Spring, 1933 PUTNEY, VERMONT oN) North American Wild Flowers Epigaea repens (Trailing-arbutus) Erythronium albidum (White Troutlily) (See page 8) Prices per 3 12 100 1000 DELPHINIUM tricorne (Rock Larkspur). A delightful little dark blue wild Delphinium from the central states. 1 ft. tall and blossoms before any of the cultivated Delphiniums. It is very attractive and the plants seem long lived when planted in the open sun and given LEASOHADICIGALC Meme nite fet bcrayedeyernic a) ceacs Meyer sOiers ae che aS DUO areas Niesee $0.60 $1.75 $12.00 $100.00 DENTARIA diphyllum (Crinkleroot). The white flowers are borne in clusters in early Spring. The plant attains a height of 1 ft. in moist RSET A Oeereranetera aire wer ec orc tata er batewere cb she isu ch enor'al casvafercte suevehavs. ous shel enei“crehe tebchshs .60 1.50 12.00 90.00 DIANTHUS deltoides (Maiden Pink). The foliage of this Maiden Pink is grasslike and the blossoms are borne profusely in June............ 60 1.50 12.00 110.00 DICENTRA canadensis (Squirrelcorn). This is a splendid rock plant with dainty, fernlike foliage. The flowers are white and heart- Shapedawithapiikred pest anys sia. cide ails ore ose, sjaveverscsrsncls, eosusieuelsbensne se 30 1.00 8.00 60.00 cucullaria (Dutchmans-breeches). This Dicentra has leaves and blossoms like the Squirrelcorn except that the blossoms are edged WILLRUEMOW NIM StCACT OLE DIM Kees ve reteeieyey ci stores aus sVale es (elatsdarsverare cheieyelevere 60 1.50 10.00 75.00 eximia (Plumy Bleedingheart). Another Dicentra, with fernlike foliage and pink flowers, which blossoms throughout the Summer. It grows about 1 ft. tall in moist, partial shade.................. 60 2.00 12.00 110.00 DIONAEA muscipula (Venus Flytrap). A queer little plant with tastes similar to the Pitcherplant, for when insects alight on the flat, hairy leaves, they close up on the prisoner and the plant digests him at its TELSUT Come Or DOL Seer reteratae erasers tone are ce eneret apy arson d Snes eiaib overseas aie DODECATHEON meadia (Shootingstar). This is a delightful con- tribution from the Central West. The blossoms vary from white to purple. Shootingstar likes the full sun or the open woods......... -60 1.50 12.00 100.00 DROSERA rotundifolia (Round-leaved Sundew). White flowers are borne on 4 to 5in. stems, but the curious hairy leaves are what make this plant desirable for the moist, open land..................... 60 1.50 12.00 100.00 ECHINACEA angustifolia (Narrowleaf Coneflower). A low growing Coneflower less than 1 ft. tall. From the limestone cliffs and slopes “I or to a o OMCNELCEHETAl SEACEG He eens aictas orn te ates sok ratte ie ole Ses Menai AX) ray 00)” ocak purpurea (Purple Coneflower). A pink, Daisylike flower from the open fields of the Central States. It grows 2 ft. tall.............. -60 2.00 15.00 135.00 EPIGAEA repens (Trailing-arbutus). This is the well known May- flower. It must have acid soil and likes partial shade. The plants are shipped withra balliotiearth. © f.0)- 226.2