*spinulifolium—Large rosettes, the leaves are long and rather 
slender, bristly tipped, and margined with fine hairs. An 
unusual, pale green sort. 75c and $1.00. 
*tectorum robustum—The best colored of all with large ro- 
settes, green tipped and glowing red at the heart. Striking 
and very different. $1.00 and $1.25. 
SHORTiA—Oconee Bells 
SHORTIA “galacifolia—A lovely little evergreen with glossy 
round leaves, turning red in Winter. Pearly, fringed, bell- 
shaped flowers in early Spring. For a shady, moist place with 
rich, woodsy, acid soil. 4 to 6 in. There is little disagree- 
ment amongst gardeners about this being the finest, all- 
around groundcover for shade. Each 60c, three $1.60, six 
$3.00; large size, each 85c. 
SIDALCEA—Prairie Mallow 
SIDALCEA Rose Queen—A free-flowering border plant, forming 
neat clumps of attractive foliage from which arise numer- 
ous leafy stems with terminal spikes of satiny-rose flowers 
in mid- and late Summer. Full sun or light shade, with some 
water during the Summer. 3 to 5 feet. 60c and 85c. 
SOLIDASTER—Yellow Aster 
SOLIDASTER luteus (formerly ASTER hybridus luteus) —Re- 
putedly a hybrid between Solidago and Aster. Countless, 
small yellow flowers in heads from mid-Summer until Fall. 
Narrow leaves thickly cover the slender, 2 to 3 foot stalks. 
A fine border perennial and cut flower for ordinary soil 
and sun. Very much in demand for use in bouquets be- 
cause of its dainty habit, lovely color, and long-lasting 
qualities. Each 6Q0c, three $1.60, six $3.00; large size, 
each 85c. 
TEUCRIUM—Germander 
TEUCRIUM *Chamaedrys—A picturesque sub-shrub. Glossy, 
green, evergreen foliage and spikes of bright rose flowers 
from mid- to late Summer. Excellent for low hedges and 
border work as well as for evergreen effects in the rock 
garden. 12 to 18 in. Shear severely each year. Ordinary 
soil and sun or partial shade, very hardy. Each 50c, three. 
$1.40, six $2.50; large size, each 75c. 
*Chamaedrys prostratum—Low-growing form, spreading into 
a dense mat about 6 inches high, making a very desirable 
groundcover for sun or light shade. Dark green foliage and 
lavender pink blooms in mid-Summer. Evergreen and easy. 
Each 50c, three $1.40, six $2.50; large size, each 75c. 
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THALICTRUM KIUSIANUM 
THALICTRUM—Meadow Rue 
THALICTRUM “*kiusianum—Dwarf creeping habit, the new 
growths dropping roots 3 to 4 inches from the parent 
plant. These then send up 6 inch stems which are crowded 
with fluffy lavender flowers all Summer. Makes a fine 
groundcover for shaded places, but loses its foliage in Win- 
ter. Good loam, peat or leafmold, and sand. One of the 
finest Asiatic plants imported in recent years. Hardy and 
very distinct from most dwarf plants. Pots, $1.00. 
THALICTRUM—Tall Kinds. Airy, elegant plants for the border 
or naturalizing. They have much-divided leaves resem- 
bling a Maidenhair Fern and tall stalks with feathery or 
open panicles of graceful, small blooms. Meadow Rues are 
hardy and easily grown in moderately rich, loamy soil which 
is moist but well drained. They thrive in full sun or light 
shade. Very attractive in flower arrangements, alone or 
combined with other flowers. Plant in groups or as speci- 
mens in the perennial border or wildflower garden; space 
fully 15 to 18 inches apart. 
aquilegifolium—Airy, graceful, hardy perennial with foamy, 
®> light purple flowers in late Spring and early Summer. The ’ 
Columbine-like foliage makes this species doubly valuable 
both in the border and for cutting. 3 to 4 ft. 60c and 85c. 
glaucum — Makes vigorous, long-lived clumps. Attractive, 
blue gray foliage and feathery clusters of yellow, fragrant 
flowers in early Summer. 4 to 5 feet or more. Valuable in 
the rear of the border. Each 60c, three $1.60, six $3.00; 
large size, each 85c, 
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 
“netals’’ 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. 

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