H. V. Lawrence 
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CAPE COD NURSERIES 
Stokesia laevis 
Salvia • Meadow Sage 
Desirable for mass planting because of the 
long spikes of bloom and the long season of 
flowering. 
S. azurea grandiflora. A species from the 
Rocky Mountains. The flowers are sky-blue, 
carried in August and September. Plants 
grow 3 to 4 feet high. 
S. pitcheri. Flowers are indigo-blue and come 
in August and September on plants 3 to 
4 feet high. Free blooming. 
Sedum 
Trailing or creeping plants, which are 
indispensable in rock-gardens or wall-gardens, 
as well as for borders in partially shaded 
locations. They grow in almost any soil and 
seem to get along with little moisture. 
S. sieboldi. The flowers are a delicate shade 
of rose-pink. Foliage changes from blue- 
green to green and coral-rose. 9 inches. 
S. spectabile. A good border plant because 
of the foliage and flower effects. The plant 
grows about 18 inches high and in August 
and September carries large heads of pink 
flowers. 
Stokesia • Cornflower Aster 
S. laevis (cyanea). This native plant, which 
is commonly called Stokes’ Aster, carries 
light blue flowers about 3 inches across 
from July to late October. Most effective 
when used in large groups. 2 feet high. 
Thermopsis 
T. carolinianum. A native of the mountains 
of North Carolina and Tennessee. The 
yellow flowers appear in June and July. 
Plants 3 to 5 feet high. 
Teucrium • Germander 
Hardy plants with aromatic foliage, and 
chiefly used in rock-gardens or in wild gardens. 
T. chamaedrys. Flowers bright rose, marked 
with red and white spots. Late summer. 
About 2 feet tall. 
Thymus • Thyme 
Introduced from southern Europe. Some 
varieties are used as ground-covers, while 
others may be used in borders and rock- 
gardens. The foliage has a mint-like odor. 
T. serpyllum album. A creeping variety. 
Snow-white flowers in large clusters. 30 cts. 
T. serpyllum citriodorus. Commonly called 
the Lemon Thyme because of the pro¬ 
nounced odor of the foliage. 30 cts. each. 
T. serpyllum coccineus. Bright scarlet 
flowers and dark green foliage 30 cts. each. 
T. serpyllum lanuginosus. A low-growing va¬ 
riety; pink flowers from June to August. 
30 cts. each. 
Veronica • Speedwell 
V. spicata. Thrives well in the open sun. The 
flowers, generally clear blue, at times may 
be tinged with light pink. June to August. 
Grows 2 to 4 feet high. 
Viola • Violet 
A native plant which grows very readily 
and seems to thrive in moist or dry soils; 
especially adapted to rock-gardens. 
V. cornuta Hybrids. Can be furnished in five 
colors—Apricot, Blue, Yellow, White, 
Lavender, or in an assortment of colors. 
V. cornuta, Arkwright Ruby. Ruby-crimson, 
shaded with terra-cotta; fragrant. 30 cts. 
V. cornuta, Jersey Gem. Llowers large, fra¬ 
grant, pure violet in color, carried from 
May to November. Height 6 inches. 30c. 
V., Primrose Perfection. Primrose-yellow. 30c. 
V. ; Yellow Queen. Deep yellow. Large. 30c. 
Viola cornuta, Jersey Gem 
