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in the way nf our own British T. luiuus, deserve a place amon^' dwarf 

 vegetation for the elegance of their leaves. With these last may be 

 associated the Italian Iso])yruni thalictroides, wliicli is handsome in 

 tiower and elegant in leaf. ' 



Spiderwort, Tradesccmti(( riryinica. — A handsome and distinct 

 North American perennial, with purple, blue, or white flowers, attain- 

 ing a height of l| feet or 2 feet. An admirable subject for naturalisa- 

 tion on almost any soil, thriving perfectly on the wettest ami coldest, 

 and therefore suited for many jilaces where other perennials woidd 

 make little progress. 



Wood Lily, TrilUimi. — Very singular and beautiful American 

 wood plants, of which T. grandiflorum is worthy of special attention, 

 thriving in shady places in moist rich soils, in woods and copses, where 

 some vegetable soil lias gathered. 



Globe Flower, Trollius. — Beautiful plants of vigorous habit, 

 with large handsome flowers, of a fine golden colour, like those of the 

 buttercups, but turning inwards so as to form an almost round blossom, 

 ([uite distinct in aspect. Few subjects are more worthy of a position 

 in gTassy glades where the soil is rich, 

 although tliey will grow in ordinary soil. 

 There are several di.^tinct kinds suitalde, 

 thouo-h there is little difference in their 

 appearam-e. 



Tulip, Tulipa. — Various kinds of 

 Tulips might be naturalised with advan- 

 tage bv wood Avalks and in the rougher 

 parts of the pleasure grounds. In 

 sucli positions they would not attain 

 such a size as the riclih'-fed garden 

 flowers, biit that would make them 

 mme the less attractive to those who 

 care about the wild garden. 



Telekia, Telekia cordifolia. — A 

 vigorous herliaceous plant, suited for 

 association with Echinops, Rheum, 

 and subjects grown for their foliage 



and character. It is very free in Xelekia. Type of the Larger Composites. 



"rowth, and has lar^re foliage and excluded from gardens proper, 



sunflower-like flowers. 



Flame - Flower, Tritoma. — Flame Flowers arc occasionallv 



