THALICTRUM—continued 
Rochebrunianum—A recent introduction from the Orient 
which is sometimes called Lavender Mist. This species has 
proved entirely hardy. It is similar to and fully as good as 
the more familiar but tender dipterocarpum. Pale violet 
“Detals’’ enclose a tassel of sulphur-yellow stamens. Hun- 
dreds of these lovely, small blooms hang daintily at the 
end of wiry stems in mid-Summer. 4 to 5 ft. One of the 
finest border perennials. $1.00 and $1.25. 
THYMUS 
THYMUS (Thyme)—Very useful, fragrant, free-flowering 
plants, the ‘creeping sorts being indispensable for carpeting 
hot, dry spots in the rock garden and also for stepping stone 
work, and both the creeping and sub-shrubby sorts invalu- 
able for dry rock walls. They like a warm, sandy soil in full 
sun. The Thymes bloom mostly from late Spring to mid- 
Summer. 
*ericaefolius—Heath-like bronzy bushes, 6 to 8 inches high, 
with rosy-lavender flowers. Protect in cold climates. 50c 
and 75c. 
*nitidus—A sub-shrub, broad and rounded, with silvery-gray 
foliage and rosy-lilac flowers. 1 to 1% ft. Distinct. 50c 
elnval TISXe, 
Serpyilum (Mother of Thyme) —This species has given us 
countless horticultural varieties. Some of the most distinct 
and interesting are listed below. 
*albus—Tiny green leaves and white flowers in very close 
mats. 50c and 75c. 
**Annie Hall—Similar to and combines well with albus. Bright 
pink blooms on green carpets. 50c and 75c. 
**“eoecineus— Ihe Crimson Thyme, one of the brightest colored, 
and has dark foliage. 3 in. 50c and 75c. 
*lanuginosus Hails Variety—Slightly less silvery than the old 
Woolly Thyme but much more free with its rosy-pink 
flowers. An improved variety for carpeting. 50c and 75c. 
**Marschallianus—A variety with distinctive foliage, dark green 
and clustered on the stem, and heads of lavender pink. 4 
lini, SOS eral Wise 
*yulgaris fragrantissimus—Used for seasoning, etc. Shrubby 
species with gray foliage and lilac flowers, very fragrant. 
A tidy bushlet, valuable in the front of the shrub border as 
well as in the rock garden. 50c and 75c. 
TRADESCANTIA 
TRADESCANTIA—The Spider Worts are handsome herbaceous 
plants, dependablly persistent and hardy in the garden. 
Erect stems bear large, brilliant-colored flowers through 
Summer and Fall. The following new varieties are not to 
be confused with-the old types, the flowers of new intro- 
ductions being again as large and in many new shades. 18 
to 24 in. The narrow-bladed foliage is much like a Hemero- 
callis. The lovely blooms are borne in dense umbels, the 
three broad petals enclosing richly tinted, feathery stamens 
with golden tips. Tradescantias are easily grown in the 
border in ordinary soil with full sun or partial shade. These 
desirable, new sorts are still not so well known but should 
become very popular as they are more widely distributed. 
Blue Stone—A soft but rich, medium blue with contrasting 
stamens. 75c and $1.00. 
Iris Prichard—White flowers stained with azure blue and a 
blue and gold central tassel. 75c and $1.00. 
J. C. Weguelin—Light azure blue, a lovely, soft shade. 75c 
and $1.00. 
Pauline—One of the most distinct colors, pale rosy-mauve. 
75¢ and $1.00. 
Purple Dome—The deepest and richest of all. Glowing blue 
purple with brilliant golden stamens. 75c and $1.00. 
TRICYRTIS hirta (Japanese Toad Lily) —-Stout stems well 
clothed with downy foliage. Curious white flowers, heavily 
spotted maroon. For partial shade in good loam. 2 to 3 ft. 
Late Summer and Fall. Protect in very severe climates. A 
curiosity. 50c and 75c. 
TRITOMA—See KNIPHOFIA. 

TROLLIUS GOLDQUELLE HYBRIDS 
TROLLIUS 
TROLLIUS (G'obe Flower) —Showy, refined plants for the moist, 
lightly shaded border or pool-side planting. Colorful globe- 
shaped flowers on tall stems above very «handsomely cut, 
rich green leaves. Require soil containing abundant leaf- 
mold, manure or peat moss and considerable water through- 
out Spring and Summer. Trollius are decorative cut flowers 
and in the border are long-lived and pest free. 
Barrs Strain—A glorious new strain imported from England. 
® Large, full globes, fine substance and rich, clear colors from 
Buttercup-yellow to bright orange. Flowers are borne above 
the luxuriant foliage on stems to 3 feet in mid-Spring and 
often again in the Fall. Mixed colors only. $1.00 and $1.25. 
Goldquelle Hybrids—Nicely formed flowers in shades of light 
yellow, yellow, and orange. 2 ft. Mixed colors only. 75c 
and $1.00. 
TUNICA Saxifraga fl.-pl—Miniature double Roses of bright 
carmine pink with deeper central shadings. The wiry, green, 
apparently leafless stems sprawl from a central tuft. A 
prolific and long-blooming hardy plant for Summer color 
in the wall or rock garden. 8 to 10 in. Sun and ordinary, 
well-drained soil. 50c and 75c. 
VANCOUVERIA—Related to the Epimediums and take their 
place in our western coniferous woods. One of the prettiest 
and most useful of all American woodland foliage plants. 
The 3-parted leaves rise from a creeping rootstock, from 
8 to 12 inches. The wiry running roots make large colonies 
which have the great merit of forming a perfect ground- 
cover which does not choke the forest flowers. They are 
very hardy and should be planted in shade in an acid and 
woodsy soil. 
*parviflora—A rare, evergreen species from southern Oregon. 
The irregular, bold leaves on wiry, reddish stems have a 
high gloss above and are bluish beneath. Open panicules of 
dainty, minute flowers in mid-Spring. Highly recommended. 
75c and $1.00. 



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