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Sempervivum arachnoideum. (Cobweb sempervivum). 
A rather odd variety of Houseleek bearing small ros- 
ettes of leaves, the tips of which are connected by “cob- 
webs.” Attractive pink flowers. H. 2 to 3 inches. 
Stokesia cyanea. (Corn Flower). A very rugged grower, 
bearing beautiful azure-blue flowers during the months 
of July and August. H. 11% feet. 
Teucrium. A dwarf evergreen plant with an abun- 
dance of small, silvery green leaves. Makes an 
excellent edging where box will not thrive. Num- 
erous rose-colored flowers during the fall. 

Thymus lanuginosus. (Woolly Thyme). This plant 
hardly ever grows to a height of over 3 inches, but is quite 
attractive on account of its spreading foliage. Medium 
pink flowers during July and August. 
Thymus serpyllum coccineum. (Crimson Thyme). 
Dwart-growing semi-prostrate plants with very fragrant 
foliage and rosy-purple blossoms. H. 3 inches. July 
and August. . 
Thymus s. album. Dwarf growing semi-prostrate plants with 
fragrant foliage and white blossoms in July and August. 
Very attractive for rock gardens and banks. H. 3 inches. 
Thymus s. citriodorus. (Lemon Thyme). Forms a green 
mat of foliage. When crushed, the leaves give off a 
strong aromatic odor. 
Trollius europaeus. (Double Buttercup). Beautiful, large, 
showy, lemon-yellow flowers, 2 inches across. H. 15 
to 18 inches. June and July. 
Trollius ledebouri. One of the more recent introductions, 
growing to a height of about 21% feet and having large, 
deep orange-yellow blossoms. Late June and July. 35 
cents each, $3.50 per dozen. 
Veronica incana. (Woolly Speedwell). Unique, white 
woolly plants with very ornamental pale blue flowers. 
H.1to14feet. July and August. 
Veronica repens rosea. A small, dwarf-growing variety 
with light rose-colored flowers in May. 
Veronica subsessilis. (Clump Speedwell). A variety con- 
sidered a big improvement over the Longifolia, having 
darker foliage and being somewhat shorter. Attractive 
spikes of intense blue, during July and August. H. 2 
to 3 feet. 35 cents each, $3.50 per dozen. 
Viola cornuta. (Tufted Pansies). Attractive perennial 
pansy flowers from early spring until late fall. Clip 
back old blossoms to induce continuous bloom. 
Avalanche. Large white flowers of good habit. 
Chantreyland. Very attractive apricot. Large flowers. 
Jersey Gem. A beautiful light blue. 
White Gem. Compact in growth like the other Gem 
types, producing good-sized flowers all summer. 
Yellow Gem. Golden-yellow flowers of good size. 
Viola, Double Russian. Deep purple, double flowers of 
deep, sweet fragrance. Does well in partial shade. 35 
cents each, $3.50 per dozen. 
