PROPAGATION. Seed.
SPECIAL USES. Woodland planting, bank planting.
Arisaema triphyllum Araceae Jack-in-the-Pulpit
The pulpit stands eight inches tall or more, curving up and over the stiff preacher-like spadix in late spring. The divided leaves also exceed true miniature size. But prim Jack spreads himself slowly enough to allow him entry to all but the very tiniest woodland garden; and his comical dignity is not to be dispensed with.
CARE. Humus-rich soil, moist. Shade or light shade.
PROPAGATION. Tuberous roots.
SPECIAL USES. Wild gardens.
Asarum Aristolochiaceae Wild Ginger
In the Northern part of the country this is a deciduous plant, while in much of the South it retains its kidney-shaped leaves. Its purplish flowers are somewhat hidden under the foliage. There are three general types.
canadense—Eastern wild ginger.