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in a rather heavy soil. They are best propagated by division of the 

 crowns in early spring, or by root-cuttings made at the same time. The 

 Phlox, like the Carnation, makes a fine cut flower although hardly as 

 attractive, and certainly not as popular as the latter. 



The third flower on my list is the Peony. This is one of the most 

 l^opular of the ornamental perennials, both on account of its gorgeous 

 red, white and purple flowers and its dark, rich foliage. The Peony is 

 a strong feeder and should not be planted too close to other plants, for 

 one or the other will suffer. The herbaceous Peony will do well in 

 almost any location if the ground be kept rich. The Peony is not the 

 cut flower that either of the preceeding is ; its chief beauty lying in the 

 blooming plant. It is best propagated by division in early spring. It 

 can be well utilized as clumps in beds or borders furnishing a green 

 background for lower growing plants. ^ 



The fourth plant to be considered is the Daisy (Bellis), This 

 little plant, with its blooms from April to August, makes one of the 

 prettiest of borders for a flower bed. The Daisy will stand crowding 

 and will grow in almost any soil. In fact our native sorts show 

 altogether too great a readiness to adapt themselves to varied condi- 

 tions. Propagate by division after flowering is over. The cultivated 

 Daisy is not quite hardy here, requiring a slight mulch through the 

 winter. 



The next plant on my list is the* Aster. These plants, with their 

 blue, white or purple fall flowers are a distinct addition to any garden. 

 They are of easy culture, one to four feet high, and, like the Daisy, will 

 stand crowding. Propagate by division in spimg or fall. 



We now come to one of the oldest inhabitants of our gardens, and 

 where it succeeds well, one of the finest summerflowers — the Hollyhock. 

 The colors of the Hollyhock are quite various : white, pink, red, yellow, 

 and black red. The Hollyhock may be propagated by division of tlie 

 crown after flowering or by cuttings later is probably the best. The 

 Hollyhock is one of the most permanent bloomers, being very slow to 

 fade. 



The seventh flower on the list is the Iris or Flag (I, Ibericus, I 

 Germanicus and others). The Flag needs no doscription, its blade- 



