The Thistle is the national flower of Scotland. Ancient legend takes us back when a horde of

Danes attempted to invade Scotland. Noiselessly, under cover of darkness, they approached the slumbering camp, when suddenly one of the soldiers trod with his naked foot upon a thistle, as did many of their numbers. Their

anguished cries roused the slumbering warriors who rallied to arms and drove away the foe. Since that day the guardian Thistle was chosen as the national flower and is regarded as a symbol of independence.

Your dust ruffles are attached to the bottom of the foot and side rails with cafe rods making for easy removal and laundering. Your won't have to remove the mattress. The beauty of the wood rails is unobstructed. A cup hook in the center of each rod provides support