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Smilacina racemosa (False Solomon’s Seal). See page 29 
HARDY NATIVE HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS, continued 
STENANTHIUM robustum. Feather Fleece. Long, white, 
delicate flowers on stems 3 to 5 feet high in late sum¬ 
mer. Extremely ornamental and altogether one of 
our finest perennials. Thrives in damp situations as 
well as in drier soil. X heavy. 
Second size. 
STOKESIA laevis. Stokesia. Stems branched, 1 to 2 feet 
high, very leafy at base. Flowers blue, resembling 
China asters. Recommended for rock-gardens and 
other open situations. Strong. 
STREPTOPUS roseus. Rosy Twisted Stalk. Stems stout and 
zig-zag. Leaves taper pointed, clasping. Flowers 
dull purplish pink. Fruit red. Strong. 
THALICTRUM dioicum. Early Meadowrue. Height 2 to 
4 feet. Purple or greenish flowers, April, May. 
Elegant cut foliage. Plant in shaded spot where 
drainage is good. Natural rock-garden plant. 
Strong. 
polygamum. Tall Meadowrue. Height 4 to 8 feet. Leaves 
divided. Flowers white, in large clusters. Strong. .. 
THERMOPSIS caroliniana. Carolina Thermopsis. Grows 
3 to 5 feet high. Yellow flowers in terminal racemes 
in May and June. Very showy for massing. 
X strong clumps. 
Strong seedlings. 
TIARELLA cordifolia. Allegheny Foam Flower. Height about 
10 inches. White flowers in May or June. Strong.. 
TRADESCANTIA virginiana (montana). Virginia Spiderwort. 
Ribbon-like foliage and showy blue flowers. Strong. 
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