Evening star., 1955-02-06

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plants is an important program
for the garden clubs and others
concerned with the preservation
of our natural beauty and re-
sources. One aim of such groups
is to encourage the intelligent
use Of native plants in garden
paintings, in the home, as well
as in flower shows. Some native
plants are adaptable for garden
use whereas others are too
difficult to grow because of spe-
cialized soil or cultural needs.
The collecting of native plant
material without the permission
of the landowner cannot be con-
doned by any organization.
However, when fields and woods
are to be "bulldozed" in the con-
struction of roads or new struc-
lures. there should be no in
hibition which might keep
gardeners from trying to salvage
and perpetuate these wildflowers.
Try to DupIicote Setting
Because wildfiowers need to
have specially favorable situa-
tions in which to grow, the COL
Iector should first study the plant
and its surroundings, noting the
light, soil, and moisture condi-
tions. and then as far as possible
duplicate them before trans
planting so that the wilding will
have a reasonable chance of sur
vival. AS with most other kinds
Of plants there is a best season
for transplanting. Try to OBJ
serve this insofar as possible. II
impossible, then disturb the roots
as little as possible by taking q
large enough volume Of soil.
Follow all other transplanting
rules. such as shading from sun
and wind. watering carefully, and
such other steps that seem desir-
able.
The Native Plant Protection
List of the National Capital
Garden Club League is as fol-
lows:
These native plants are in need Of
protection in this area. However. since
they are often propasated and grown as
garden plants, they may be cut and
used US in NJ mower shows Careful pickina
hf sass 'of oi peos aoosy psns
careful cutting becomes form OF
pruning and not injurious.
AZaleas--See Rhododendron.
oodroot-Sanguinaria canadensiS
Bittersweet-Celastru scandens.
Bluebell-Mertensia virginica.
Golumbine--Aguilegia canadensis.
Dogwood-Cornus florida.
F-ingetree-Chionanth virginica.
Holly-Ilex opaca.
Loosestrife-Lythrum.
Lily--Lilium (native species).
Phlox tnatiye speciesl-P. ovata, P.
maGulata. p. dtvaricata. p. subulata.
Snadbush--Amelanch canadensis.
Sheep Laurel-Kalmia angustifolia.
9bOlC IAup-6Cudul NudtlVG SpeClGSDs
Redbud-Cercis canadensis.
Rhododendron - Rhododendron nudi-
forum (Pinxter fiower), r. maximu. r.
viscosum Swamp azaea).
Part ii.
These native plants are less commonly
found in this area and thus are in need
Of protection and preservation. Some of
culture. Many could be picked Sft as cIt
flowers II the roots are not disturbed
and II suficient foliage and flowers are
left for continued growth and repro
Anemone-Anemone species.
Baneberry-Actaea.
Bellfiower Campanula (native
Bellwort--Uvularia species.
Blue-cohosh - caulophyllym thalie-
SIasleysd 81 1Msry-GslIinsia I1 ysrae g,,.,
Celandine---Chelidoniu majus.
Club moss-Lycopodium.
Coral-root-Corallorrh
putchman's Breeches-Dicentra Gu
False solomons seal-smilacina stel.
lata; 8. racemoSa
Ferns-Especially walking fern.
Fetterbush sweet bells - Leucothoe
Flowering raspberry-Rubus odoratus
GentianS-Natiye species.
Ground Nut--Apios tuberosa.
Hepatica-Hepatica americana (tri-
loba); H. acutiloba.
Horse Gentian----Triosteum perfoliatum.
Indian PipemMonosTOps uninora; a;...+.
(crested}.
Jack-in- e-Pulpit--Arisaema triphyl-
lum.
Jacobs Ladder-Polemonium
Lady -Slipper-Cypripediu
Larkspur wild - Delphinium tri-
Lobelia-Lobelia siphilitica tGians
Marsh Marigold-Caltha palustris.
Meadow Sweet-Spirea salicifolia.
Milkwort-Polygala paucifolia tFringed
Mistletoe--Phoranden
Mitrewort-Mitella Bishops Cap,.
New Jersey Tea-Ceanothus ameri-
canus.
Painted Cup-Castilleja.
neutrality-suspicious. patens.
Phacelia-PhaceAa.
Phlox-Native species.
Ptnesap-Montropa hypopitys.
Pitcher Plant-Sarracenia purpurea.
tty-Root-Aplectrum
Robins Plantatn-Erigeron pulchellus.
. Rose Gentian-Sabatia an Ilaris;
Rue Anemone-Anemonell' thalictro-
ides.
Ruellia--Ruellia tcarolinensis) ciliosa.
Saxifrage-Saxifrage- species.
Shinleaf-Pyrola
Shooting Star-DodecatheOn meaole
Solomons Seal--Polygonatum BIZ
forum; p. canaliculatum.
Squirrel Corn-Dicentra canadensis.
Stagger- mariana.
Star-Cross-Aletris or Hypoxis.
Sundew--Drosera species.
Swamp Pink--Helonias bullata.
Toothwort-Dentaira laciniata.
Trailing Arbutus-Epigaea repens.
Trillium-(W wake Robin)--Au species.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. species,
Twinleaf-Jeffersonia diphylla.
Violet WoodSorrel-Oxalis violacea.
Walking Fern-Camptosoru rhizo-
Waterleaf-Hydrophy
Wild Bergamot--Monarda nstuloSa.
Wild Calla-Calla palustris.
Wild Geranium tCranesbilD ---Geran-
Wild Ginger-Asarum canadense.
Wild Pink-Silene tpennsylvanic0
Wintergreen-Pyrola species.
Wintergreen aromatic - Gaultheria
YelioW-eyed star Grass -, Hypoxis
htrsuta.
The following might well be added to
Part I-swamp Magnolia--Masnolia
acuminata cucumber tree); Butterfly
Weed--Asclepias ytuberosa; Beard tongue
-Pentstemon hirsutus; and Plumy
Bleedingheart-Dicent eximia,
Part tI--Black Aldef-Ilex verticillata:
Ground. pine -~Lycopodium obscurum
Green Dragon--Arisaema dracontium;