ARABIS 



(From arabis, the Greek name meaning the "Arabian plant") 



Crucifem 



159. Arabis albida {J, caucdsica) 

 English Names: White rockcress, White molewort. 



EUROPE APRIL AND MAY 



VERY fragrant, pure white flowers, in small loose clusters profusely 

 borne on stiflF, erect, branching, leafless stems six to eight inches 

 high. Leaves long-oval, scalloped along the edges, and rather thick, 

 growing close to the 

 ground at the base of 

 the flower stalks; persist- 

 ent. Excellent for 

 edgings in the herbaceous 

 border, for rock gardens, 

 or for covering bare 

 places or steep banks. 



A perfectly hardy 

 perennial of easiest cul- 

 ture, thriving even in 

 poor soil. Requires plenty 

 of sun. 



Propagate by seed, 

 cuttings, and by division. 



Var. variegatdy a va- 

 riety with gold and green 

 variegated foliage. 



Var. flore-pleno, dou- 

 ble flowers. 



Neither so good as the 

 type. 



