Meadowrue (THALICTRUM) 
STOKESIA — STOKES ASTER 
One of the choicest and most distinct native per¬ 
ennials bearing China Aster-like flowers in late 
summer. 
CULTURE. They prefer a warm, sheltered position; sandy, 
well drained soil and full sun. Water freely during the growing 
season but do not allow water to collect around the plants during 
the winter as it will cause them to rot. 
Stokesia laevis (cyanea) 
STOKES ASTER 
Beautiful light blue aster-like blossoms (often measuring 4 
inches across) are borne profusely during the late summer 
months. Height 18 inches. An excellent cut flower. 
TEUCRIUM — GERMANDER 
Shrublike plants of moderate growth, for use in 
the rockery or as borders to flower beds. 
CULTURE. A well drained, good garden soil is all that is 
required to grow them to perfection. Plant in the fall or spring, 6 
inches apart, and in full sun. 
‘Teucrium canadense 
AMERICAN GERMANDER 
Dwarf plants of open growth, bearing spikes of reddish- 
purple flowers during the summer months. A fine plant for the 
rockery. 
‘Teucrium chamaedrys 
CHAMAEDRYS GERMANDER 
Glossy green leaves on upright stems, and bright rose 
colored flowers during the late summer months. The plants are 
of very compact growth and are excellent subjects for bordering 
flower beds, where a formal effect is desired. A wonderful sub¬ 
stitute for low, boxwood-like edgings, where boxwood is not 
hardy. They can be clipped to any height up to 12 inches. 
THALICTRUM — MEADOWRUE 
Very decorative plants for the perennial border or 
wild garden. They have attractive Columbine or Maid¬ 
enhair-like foliage and numerous clustered flowers. 
Meadowrue is highly regarded as a cut flower. 
CULTURE. They will thrive in any good, well drained soil 
in full sun or partial shade. Plant in (he autumn or spring 8 to 12 
inches apart. 
Thalictrum aquilegifolium 
COLUMBINE MEADOWRUE 
Charming foliage like that of the Columbine with rosy purple 
flowers during June and July. Height 3 ft. 
Thalictrum aquilegifolium album 
WHITE COLUMBINE MEADOWRUE 
A white flowered counterpart of the above. 
Thalictrum glaucum 
DUSTY MEADOWRUE 
Similar in habit to Aquilegifolium with blue-gray foliage that 
is rather finely cut. Beautiful Chinese yellow, fragrant flowers. 
3 to 4 ft. July. 
THERMOPSIS — THERMOPSIS 
Excellent plants for the perennial border with 
interesting gray-green foliage and lupine-like, yellow 
flowers. 
CULTURE. Ordinary soil in a sunny, well drained border 
will suit them. Plant in the autumn or spring, 8 inches apart. 
Thermopsis caroliniana 
CAROLINA THERMOPSIS 
Lovely, lupinelike plants, growing 3 to 4 feet high and 
bearing pea-shaped yellow flowers. The flowers are produced in 
terminal racemes 6 to 12 inches in length. June and July. 
THYMUS — THYME 
Thymus is an erect or prostrate plant with a strong, 
mint-like odor. Excellent plants for the rockery, as a 
ground cover for dry waste places or for filling the 
openings between stepping stone walks. Also used in 
sweet herb gardens since the leaves are prized for 
seasoning. 
CULTURE. Easily grown in ordinary garden soil that is well 
drained. The sprawling stems root upon contact with the ground, 
thus forming a continuous expanse of foliage in a short time. 
When well established the plants may be mowed with a lawn 
mower. Plant in the spring or fall 6 inches apart. 
‘Thymus serpyllum 
MOTHER-OF-THYME 
Forms dense mats of dark green foliage and clouds of min¬ 
ute, lilac or rose colored flowers during June and July. 
TRITOMA — TORCHLILY or 
RED HOT POKER 
Kniphofia is the proper generic name for this 
group of plants. Tritoma is the old generic name; how¬ 
ever, it is so well known under this heading that we 
catalogue it as such for the convenience of our cus¬ 
tomers. A very popular plant for garden decoration. 
They are of stately growth, have long, narrow, grassy 
leaves and bear their drooping, tubular flowers in 
dense spikes on long, naked stems well above the 
foliage. They are ideal plants to grow in the border. 
Coming chiefly from South Africa they must be well 
protected in cold districts. Quartiniana, however, is 
perfectly hardy. The flowers are prized for cutting in 
late summer and early autumn. 
CULTURE. Any good, ordinary, well drained soil and a 
sunny position will suit them. Plant in the spring only; about 12 
inches apart. A liberal mulching of well decayed manure should 
be spread around the base of the plants in early winter. During 
severe weather protect the plants by a covering of straw or litter. 
In very severe climates or in very exposed locations it is usually 
safer to dig the plants in November, place them in boxes with 
dry earth, and store in a cellar during the winter. They may 
again be planted in the garden in the spring. 
Tritoma pfitzeriana (Kniphofia uvaria) 
BONFIRE TORCHLILY 
Flowers rich, orange-scarlet in spikes 3 to 4 feet high. Hardy 
if given protection. In bloom from August until October. 
Tritoma quartiniana (Kniphofia foliosa) 
SWORD TORCHLILY 
A strong growing variety, blooming late in May. Orange-red 
at first but yellow on bottom half as the bloom matures. Perfectly 
hardy here; does not need protection. 
TROLLIUS — GLOBEFLOWER 
Trolliuses are members of the Buttercup Family. 
They produce large, globular flowers and rich green 
foliage. Beautiful plants for the perennial border, wild 
garden or for planting by the water side. Few plants 
make a brighter display during the spring and early 
summer months. 
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