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Stokesia — Stoke's Aster, Cornflower Aster 



Generally we do not think of a China Aster resembling a Corn- 

 flower, but it is true that the Stokesia resembles them both. Stokesia 

 Isevis (cyanea) is a low plant, seldom above iVz feet tall, and with light 

 lavender blue, white, purple and rose colored flowers produced from 

 early July to October. 



Uses. They are especially recommended for the front of a border 

 and may be used for cut flowers. 



Culture. Generally it is stated that this plant is sensitive to 

 cold, heavy soils and seems to thrive with drought-resisting subjects, 

 well drained in Winter. It prefers full sun. 



Propagation. When raised from seed it blooms the first year. 



Thalictrum — Meadow Rue, Feathered Columbine 



These graceful, feathery flowers add an airy appearance to the 

 border of perennials. The leaves are fine and resemble the foliage of 



Left, Meadow Rue or Thalictrum, altogether charming for border or base; right, 

 Globe Flower or Trollius, like a Giant Buttercup of golden yellow. 



