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THERMOPSIS Caroliniana. ^ A tall plant, 2 to 3 feet high, with bright yellow, pea¬ 
shaped blossoms along the upper part of the stalk. Rich, sunny places in June. 15 
cts.; seeds, 5 cts. 
THYMUS citrioidrus variegatus (variegated thyme). A low creeping evergreen 
with small, green leaves striped with yellow, quite fragrant, used for edging or rock- 
work. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
TRADESCANTIA Virginica (Spiderwort). ^ An old garden plant, well known for its 
long grass-like leaves and blue or violet flowers all summer. Plant in a moist, rich 
place, either in shade or sun. 15 cts. each, $1.50, per doz. 
Tiarella cordifolia (see page 48) 
TRILLIUM (Three-leaved Night-shade). A class of low perennials, having a 
stout and simple stem from their tuber-like root, naked, and bearing at the top 
three ample leaves in a whorl and a terminal flower. They belong to the lily family, 
bloom early in spring, and are easily grown. They like a moist, shady situation. 
T. cernuum. m Is about a foot high, with nodding white flowers, tinted with 
purple. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz. $5.00 per 100. 
T. erectum. SB Has broader, rhomboid leaves, with a dark purple flower. 10 
cts. each, $1.00 per doz. $5.00 per 100. 
T. erectum album. ® A variety with white or greenish white flowers. 15 cts. 
each, $1.25 per doz. $5.00 per 100. 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
