SUN-DIAL LUPINE 



Lupinus perennis Linnaeus 



Sun-dial lupine in the East seldom equals in profusion of growth 

 its sisters of the West, which often cover the hillsides with a carpet of 

 bloom. Nevertheless, this common species of the Eastern States is as 

 beautiful as any of the others, and deserves a place of honor in our wild 

 gardens. In rich loam it will dwindle and die, but if planted in an acid, 

 sandy soil, will thrive in cultivation. Although usually bright blue, 

 the flowers are occasionally white or lavender, sometimes bordering 

 on purple. 



In Texas, one of the lupines commonly called blue-bonnets has been 

 named the State flower. 



The sun-dial lupine is found from Louisiana and Florida north to 

 Maine and Minnesota. 



The specimen sketched grew near Washington, District of Co- 

 lumbia. 



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