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plantain-like leaves. On stems about 9 inches high, yellow flowers, 

 about 2 inches across, are borne ; these droop when in the bud. It 

 blooms during the summer, and likes a warm aspect in good light 

 loam. Increased by seed or division. 



Helichrysum (Compositae), Everlastings 



Hardy perennial plants requiring a hot, sunny position in loam. 



H. arenarium. — Has grey, downy leaves. Flowers bright yellow, 

 borne on stems 4 to 8 inches high, which are furnished with narrow, 

 hoary leaves. Blooms in July. 



H. microphyllum. — A small bushy plant, with narrow, silvery- 

 coloured leaves and yellow flowers, in the summer. 



Helleborus (Ranunculaceae) 



The well-known Christmas Rose and its varieties are so essentially 

 border plants, that I do not think it necessary to do more than 

 allude to them. In rock gardens of some size they can advan- 

 tageously be used. 



Helonias bullata 



A marsh plant, requiring moist, fibrous, peaty soil, in a shady 

 position. Rosettes of long, narrow leaves, and oval-shaped spikes 

 of small, rose-coloured flowers. Quite a pretty, though not showy 

 plant. 



Hepatica {see Anemone) 



Herniaria glabra (Illecebraceae) 



Carpeting plant of dense creeping habit, pretty deep green foliage, 

 and inconspicuous flowers. It will grow in any soil. Of no value 

 except for carpeting purposes. There is also a golden-leaved variety, 

 aurea. 



Hesperochiron pumilus (Hydrophyllaceae) 



A very dwarf-growing plant, for a well-drained position, in light 

 loam. Forms a tuft of slender-stalked leaves. Flowers bell-shaped, 

 white, with a purple tinge, and half an inch across. 



H. calif amicus . — Has white flowers with dark stripes, and 

 requires similar treatment. 



Heuchera (Saxifragaceae), Alum Root 



Of the Heucheras, though described in such glowing colours 

 in all catalogues, the best is H. sanguinea splendens, which is 



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