THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



the Oriental Poppy (which transplants best in August) are best 

 left undisturbed as long as they are in vigorous condition. On 

 the other hand such kinds as Phlox and Aster can well be divided 

 each year. 



In the matter of winter protection plants are often literally 

 smothered to death because of the mistaken idea that they need 

 protection from cold. No covering is needed until the ground 

 is frozen, and a covering of stable litter, dry leaves, or pine 

 needles loosely shaken over three or four inches thick will suffice. 

 Do not be deceived by the first warm day in March into remov- 

 ing all the covering. It is safer to proceed cautiously with this. 

 There are so many kinds to choose from that the selection of a 

 limited planting list is largely a matter of personal taste. Patches 

 of spring-flowering bulbs planted throughout the border add 

 greatly to its attractiveness early in the season and do very well 

 when treated this way. 



The following perennials all have good qualities to recommend 

 them and are grouped according to average height. The time 

 of flowering mentioned is approximate and will vary according 

 to location and weather conditions. 



Dwarf 



Arahis albida, white. April to May. The double form is 

 more lasting and good for picking. 



Alyssum saxatile compactum, yellow. April to May. Very 

 showy. 



Phlox suhulata Nelsoni, white. G. F. Wilson, lavender; 

 vivid, rose. May. Does well in poor soil. 



Phlox divaricata, deep lavender. May. Does well in partial 

 shade. Growth slender, needs cutting back after flowering. 



Saxifraga crassifolia, deep rose. April to May. Robust 

 looking plant with large leathery leaves. 



Polemonium reptans, blue. May. Makes a dense mat of 

 growth. 



Veronica gentianoides , light blue. May. Does well in par- 

 tial shade and moist soil. 



Viola cornuta G. Wermig,,blue. In flower all season. Does 

 well in sun or partial shade. 



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