146 MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN BULLETIN 
Echinacea.—Plants of this genus, commonly called the 
purple cone-flowers, are desirable for a dry locality. Some 
of the species are native about St. Louis. They bloom for 
several weeks from July on, and the purplish flowers pro- 
duced at a height of 4 to 5 feet, are very attractive. The 
high disc of the flowers and the angle at which the rays are 
pointed downward are charming features of the Echinacea. 
ews are also excellent flowers for cutting, lasting for several 
ays. 
Funkia or day-lily—These are Japanese perennials pro- 
ducing attractive masses of broad shiny foliage, and during 
July and August, lily-like flowers that may be obtained in 
white, lavender, and blue. They thrive best in shady loca- 
tions along water courses or pools. F’. albo-marginato and F. 
aurea variegata have variegated leaves. F’. coerulea has light 
blue and F. Sieboldiana has pale blue flowers. Besides these 
varieties, any nursery catalogue will give a list of many 
others that are well worth growing. 
Helenium.—Too much emphasis cannot be laid upon the 
desirability of growing heleniums or sneezeweeds. They pro- 
duce an abundance of flowers about an inch in diameter. H. 
autumnale superbum has golden yellow flowers produced at 
a height of 5 to 6 feet. There is also a red-flowered variety 
of the same habit, known as H. autumnale superbum 
rubrum, and an orange-flowered form known as H. Hoopesii. 
Because of their height, heleniums had best be planted at 
the back of perennial backgrounds. 
Helianthus—To this genus belong the perennial sun- 
flowers. Of course, the flowers are yellow but the breeder’s 
art has produced a considerable variation in size, profusion, 
and form. They are easy to grow and the flowers are good 
for cutting. Their variety is legion but it would seem best 
to plant them only in limited quantities as there are so 
many plants more desirable. 
Hemerocallis or yellow day-lily—Besides being one of the 
most beautiful and i cer zh of the day-lilies, this plant flowers 
freely from small plants the first year. The flowers are 
short-lived, but because of the rapid succession of bloom, this 
is no objection. Hemerocallis will grow well anywhere but 
likes best the areas near pools and streams. It is perfectly 
hardy and requires little protection. Of the varieties, H 
aurantiaca is yellow-flowered, blooms in June, and grows 2 
to 3 feet high; H. flava has the same general habit and H. 
“Orange Man” has orange flowers. ere are also many 
other varieties which are well worth growing. 
Hollyhocks.—Attention is merely called to these plants as 
areminder. Their place in the garden is one of importance 
