156 A LITTLE BOOK OF PERENNIALS 



tile Columbine. Some sorts are natives of our woods, but the eul- 

 tivated species are superior in the size of their pknny heads. 



Species. Thalictrum aaiiileqi folium. White flowers, June, 3 feet 

 tall. 



T. adiantijolium (minus). Yellow flowers, June to July, 1 foot. 



T. dipterocarpum. Rose-purple, yellow . stamens, August to 

 September, 5 feet. Not perfectly hardy. Best stored during Winter 

 in moss in a cellar. 



T. glaucum. Golden yellow, June to July, 4 feet. 



T. Cornuii. Native, white, July to September, 4 to 5 feet. 



T. dioicum. Native, purphsh and greenish, April to May, 1 to 

 2 feet. 



Uses. The Meadow Rues are excellent for the border and, being 

 refined plants, may be planted in the intimate spots of the dooryard. 

 The cut sprays are exquisite for bouquets. T. dipterocarpum is a sort 

 of recent introduction with distinct flowers having petals. 



Culture. The plants do well in well drained shaded places. 

 T. Cornuti is especially good for moist soil along streams. 



Propagation. The plants are readily divided, but if seed is 

 obtainable, it may be sown. 



Trollius — Globe Flower 



The Globe Flower is a glorified Buttercup; its leaves and 

 flowers resemble the Buttercup in form but are larger. Improved 

 varieties have orange, gold, orange-red and lemon-colored flowers, 

 often double. The commonest species is Trollius europseus, but while 

 all the catalogued species resemble each other in form, the seasons 

 and the colors of the flowers differ. They grow about 'i feet tall and 

 bloom throughout the Summer, starting in late May. 



Uses. The Globe Flower flourishes, both in sun and shade, and 

 is especially at home in borders in which the soil is a trifle too damp 

 for other plants. They are showy border plants, their neat habit 

 and compact flowers commend them to all. We must add that they 

 grow nicely in the ordinary garden soil, even though it be away from 

 the waterside. 



Propagation. Although usually propagated from seeds, the 

 plants are tardy in coming into bloom. Old plants may also be divided. 



