Thalictrum (Meadow Rue) 
dipterocarpum — Elegant, finely divided 
Maidenhair Fern-like foliage above which 
flower feathery clusters of lilac-mauve blooms 
with bright lemon yellow anthers and stamens. 
One of the finest perennials for shade. 4 feet 
high. Both foliage and flowers are excellent 
for cutting. Requires shade and moisture. 
aquilegifolium—Grown primarily for its grace- 
ful, columbine-like foliage. A sturdy, most 
attractive plant for shade. 
Thymus (Thyme) 
*serpyllum album — Dwarf growing, almost 
prostrate, with dark green fragrant foliage 
completely covered in spring with tiny white 
flowers. Very useful in sun among stepping 
stones, as an edging plant, or in the rockery. 
serpyllum lanuginosus (Woolly Thyme) — 
Makes a flat ground hugging mat of gray 
woolly leaves. An excellent ground cover. 
Russian species—An excellent variety with 
very sweet smelling foliage and tiny lavender 
flowers. A stronger grower and a trifle taller 
than the above. 1 inch. 
SCABIOSA CAUCASICA 
Trachelium 
coeruleum — Excellent bushy perennial for 
Scabosia (Pincushion Flower) shady places. Grows | to 2 feet tall and pro- 
caucasicallsaacu House sHybrideaecortasiades duces large flat clusters of blue-violet flowers. 
of lavender-blue. Flowers 2 inches and more 
across on stiff 2 to 3-foot stems. Requires sun 
and not too much water. Resents being dis- 
turbed. Fine as a cut flower. 
columbaria—Of easiest culture and of more 
spreading habit than the above. Flowers rosy- 
lavender, in great abundance in late spring 
and summer. 
Statice (Sea Lavender) 
* dumosa—Dwarf compact statice with attrac- 
tive foliage and stiff upright heads composed 
of masses of tiny lavender-white blooms. 
Height 10 inches. Sun. 
latifolia—Immense heads of tiny lavender- 
blue flowers on 2-foot stems above the flat 
narrow leathery foliage. Gives a light and 
airy effect in the border. Excellent as a cut 
flower. Sun. 
Stachys 
lanata—A novel little perennial grown for its 5 
unusual foliage which resembles nothing more TRITOMA (Red Hot Poker) 
than soft gray green rabbit ears. 8 inches. 
Sun. 
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