TALINUM (Tal'-in-tim) —Rock Pink 
♦spinescens—This rugged little plant grows on our waste 
lands in rock and sand. It forms a dense mat 3" across 
of spiny foliage and sends up slender 4" stems which 
support clusters of dainty saucer shaped bright rose 
flowers, each with a cushion of attractive stamens. Each 
afternoon the plant is a mass of new fairy-like flowers 
seeming to float in midair. It greatly resembles a refined 
Lewisia, to which family it is closely allied. Its blooming 
season, however, lasts four or five months. No plant gives 
more and asks less than this little gem. Positively one of 
the best things we grow. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
THALICTRUM (Tha-lik'-trum) —Meadow-Rue 
Beautiful border plants having foliage similar to colum¬ 
bine and maidenhair ferns. All are of the easiest culture 
in any good garden soil and will grow in sun or shade 
with reasonable moisture. Best effects from groups of 
three or more. 
♦adiantifolium—Foliage like a Maidenhair Fern and great 
heads of yellow flowers in June. 15". 25c each; 3 for 65c 
aquilegifolium—Graceful foliage like the Columbine with 
rosy purple flowers. 3'. 35c each; 3 for 95; doz. $3.50 
aquilegifolium album—White form of the above. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
aquilegifolium roseum—Pink form. A new sort of great 
merit. 40c each 
flavum—The tallest of the lot, reaching T Fragrant heads 
of yellow flowers. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
glaucum—Blue grey foliage, finely cut and great heads of 
Chinese-yellow fragrant flowers. 3'. 35c each; 3 for 85c 
♦kyufianum—An extremely rare little creeping sort having 
dainty sprays of purple flowers. 4". 75c each 
♦purpurescens—A fine plant for that shady spot. Dainty 
sprays of purple flowers making a mist of color 12" high. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
TEUCRIUM (Teu'-kre-um)—Germander 
An extremely useful little plant of shrub-like appear¬ 
ance having dense ornamental foliage and blooming 
profusely. If one cares to sacrifice the flowers it may be 
trimmed in any form and is often used for edging where 
box is not hardy. As it rarely exceeds 1' in height it is 
easy to keep in bounds. 
*chamaedrys—Very glossy leaved sort 12" tall with brilliant 
rose-purple flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦marum—A little more dwarf and spreading than the 
above with slightly silvered leaves and clouds of purple 
flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
*marum rosea—A fine rose colored flower of similar habit. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
TRITOMA (Tri-toh'-ma)—Torch Lily 
pfitzeri—A wonderful border plant blooming profusely in 
late summer and fall with huge spikes of red and yellow 
flowers, poker shaped—hence the common name, Poker 
plant. Should have a mulch of straw in cold regions or 
may be taken to the cellar and stored in sand. A plant 
that is well worth a little bother to winter. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.00 
TROLLIUS (Trol'-li-us) —Globe-flower 
A most glorious golden buttercup, having thick, waxy, 
incurved petals, inclosing a bunch of large anthers of 
deeper shade. A well arranged planting of Trollius is a 
breath-taking sight and never fails to excite admiration. 
Give plenty of moisture in any good soil in sun or partial 
shade. A magnifcent cut flower. 
*albiflorus—A rare sulphur white form blooming early and 
having large delicate flowers. 40c each 
♦Devonshire—Magnificent new form growing very tall with 
individual blooms 2 1 / 2 " to 3" across. A deep orange color. 
50c each 
♦ledebouri—A late flowering variety having very large rich 
orange flowers a little more open than the others. 50c ea. 
♦Orange Globe—Fine orange colored blooms. 
30c each; 3 for 75c 
♦Meteor—Very large deep orange. New. 3' 50c each 
♦Superbus—Delicate pure yellow. 30c each; 3 for 75c 
THYMUS (Tym'-us)—Thyme 
Valuable plants having many uses such as carpeting dry 
banks, covering barren exposed spots in the rockery, 
wall planting, covering the bulb bed or spring bulbs 
planted in rockery or border, between stepping stones, 
etc. All have evergreen aromatic foliage, and bloom 
profusely. An occasional shearing is beneficial, 
♦balticum No. 2—A very choice new creeper with haiTy 
foliage. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
♦citriodorus argenteus—Beautiful silver and white leaves. 
6". 25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $2.25 
♦citriodorus aureus—Deep green leaves bordered yellow, 6". 
25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $2.25 
♦herba-barona—Strongly caraway scented. A trailing little 
shrub. 25c each 
♦lanuginosus—Wooly prostrate foliage. Bright pink flowers. 
One of the best for stepping stones. 25c each; 3 for 60c 
♦maculata—An almost unknown species having glossy deep 
green ovate leaves and pink flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦marschallianus—A prostrate shrubby plant of restrained 
habit, forming a very dense mat of evergreen. A shy 
bloomer, hence it never becomes straggling. 35c each 
♦micans—Tidy close clumps giving a wiry star-like effect. 
New and rare. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
♦nitidus—Its shrubby growth is reminiscent of a silvery 
Irish Yew. Lilac flowers in June. 6". 25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦serpyllum—Excellent for naturalizing, spreads rapidly and 
may be mowed with lawnmower. Fragrant foliage when 
walked upon. 25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $2.25 
♦serpyllum album—A lovely creeper having pale green 
leaves and clouds of pure white flowers. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦serpyllum coccineum—Lovely mats of prostrate evergreen 
foliage turning red in the winter. Sheets of crimson 
flowers in June. 25c each; 3 for 60; doz. $2.25 
♦serpyllum Purdyii—Fleecy clouds of lavender-pink flowers 
on spreading mats. Lovely trailing from a bank or over 
a large stone. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦serpyllum splendens—Similar to above but having rose-pink 
flowers. 25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $2.25 
One each of the 14 Thymes $3.00 
TIARELLA (Ti-a-rel'-la)— Foamflower 
A fine plant for moist shady places, margins of pools or 
planting under shrubs and trees. A native of our deepest 
woods. 
♦unifoliata—Attractive deep green leaves and delicate heads 
of lace-like pure white flowers on slender 10" stems. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
TRADESCANTIA (Trad-es-kan'-ti-a) — 
Spider-wort 
Showy, useful plants forming large grassy clumps and 
sending up endless blossom stalks all summer. Each 
morning there is a cluster of new fresh blooms, each 
flower being made up of three petals and a showy 
cushion of downy stamens. Will grow and flourish under 
almost any condition in sun or shade. Best in colonies 
of three or more. 
♦bracteata—A very dwarf purplish pink. A peculiarly pleas¬ 
ing color. 35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.25 
♦brevicaulis—Lovely dwarf deep rose colored flowers. Rare 
and unusual. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦virginica alba—White with blue centers. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦virginica—Deep blue. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦virginica—Pale blue. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
One each of the 5 Tradescantia $1.15; 3 for $3.00. 
TOWNSENDIA (Town-send'-i-a)—Easter Daisy 
♦escapa—A wee alpine gem worthy of attention, staging a 
delightful show of gay blushing daisies nestling in grey 
foliage. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
THERMOPSIS (Thurm-op'-sis)—False Lupin 
caroliniana—Showy, graceful plants for the back of the bor¬ 
der, growing 4' tall with handsome locust-like leaves and 
willowy canes bearing large heads of golden yellow lupin¬ 
like flowers. A very permanent plant for a sunny location. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
FOR SHEER BRILLIANCY, LENGTH OF BLOOMING SEASON, AND AIRY GRACE, TRY TALINUM 
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