LUNARIA 



cluster, the reason why the flowering period continues all summer 

 becomes apparent. In that cluster are a great number of buds in 

 all stages of development and all 

 these buds are produced from the 

 side of the stem. The growing point 

 at the centre never produces a flower, 

 consequently as the lower and outer 

 flowers mature and ripen seeds this 

 growing point lengthens and produces 

 more buds; this life goes on until 

 frost comes or the vitality of the plant 

 is exhausted. Indeed, Sweet Alyssum 

 is one of the last annuals to surrender 

 at the approach of winter; its white 

 sprays can usually be found at Thanks- 

 giving and often much later. The 

 double form is desirable, as this em- 

 phasizes the white flowers. 



Yellow Alyssum, Alyssum sexdtile, 

 or Golden Tuft, has long been a fa- 

 vorite. It is a perennial of spreading 

 habit, and forms a mat six inches high 

 which in early spring is covered with 

 an abundance of golden-yellow flowers, 

 irt loose panicles, which last two or 

 three weeks. « 



It thrives best in a sunny position in sandy soil, and is used as a 

 border plant; is also common in rock work. 



Sweet Alyssum. Alysium 

 marilimum 



LUNARIA. HONESTY 



Lunaria biennis. 



Lunaria, Latin, lund . the moon, from the shape and color of the 

 disk-like partition of the seed-vessel. 



An erect, hardy biennial, native of northern Europe; long cultivated for 

 its flat pods, which are used in winter bouquets of dried plants. Summer. 



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