212 Classified Lists 
racemes of pale blue flowers numbering 30 to 4o to a stalk. It does 
best in a sheltered, partly shaded situation. Needs loam, leaf mold 
and sharp sand; also top-dress with manure each year. Let remain’ 
when once established; can be divided in autumn. Propagated by seeds 
or offsets removed when in a dormant condition. 
CoLuMBINE (Aquilegia cerulea). 3 ft. Sometimes called the Rocky 
Mountain Columbine, violet, blue and white (A. glandulosa). 1 ft. 
Lavender and white. 
CoLuMBINE (A. Olympica). 1% ft. White with delicate lavender 
spurs. 
CoLuMBINE (A. vulgaris). 1-3 ft. Purple and deep shining blue. In 
certain shades this last is particularly beautiful, as the color brings out a 
gleaming satiny texture. For culture, see Columbine, White Per., May. 
FoRGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis alpestris, var. Victoria). 1 ft. A lovely 
sky-blue variety with golden yellow eye. Very hardy; self-sowing. 
Also pink and white varieties; see Pink and White Per., May. 
ForGET-ME-NoT (M. palustris grandiflora). 1 ft. Dark blue; not 
so hardy. 
ForGET-ME-NoT (M. palustris, var. semperflorens). Bright blue, not 
so hardy as M. alpestris, but blooms the first season from seed in July, 
and has a longer season of bloom when established as a perennial. 
For culture, see Forget-me-not, White Per., May. 
GuosE Datsy (Globularia tricosantha). 4-1 ft. A hardy plant with 
globe-shaped light-blue flowers. Leaves become blackish in autumn. 
Give a moist rich soil. Propagated by seeds or by cuttings. 
Hovstonta, Biuets (H. cerulea). 6 in. A delicate little plant na- 
tive to some portions of New England, bearing the daintiest of light- 
blue flowers with a yellow eye. Generally given as a perennial; Leavitt 
calls it a biennial. Requires rich moist soil, and is propagated by seeds. 
I transplanted a clump from Washington when in full flower and it 
bloomed for two months after. 
Honesty, SATIN FLOWER (Lunaria biennis). 2 ft. A biennial bear- 
ing pinkish-purple flowers in terminal racemes. Interesting for its 
large silvery flat seed-vessels. Thrives best in sandy soil. Propagated 
by seeds. 
HyacintH. Grape (Muscari botryoides). 6in. A variety with small 
deep-blue globular flowers; very pleasing when combined with Arabis 
albida. For culture, see Hyacinth, White Per., May. 
Iris. German (I. Germanica). 2-3 ft. A gorgeous variety in rich 
