Scabious.

Ornamental and floriferous hardy biennials, which grow freely in common soil. The seed may be sown at any time between March and midsummer; transplant in the autumn. They bloom in June. Height, 1 ft to 3 ft. (See also “Cephalaria.”)

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3. Sweet Scabious.
4. Sheep Scabious.
5. Honesty (Lunaria).