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N. Perennials for Attracting Humming Birds. Humming 

 birds have long bills and hollow tongues which permit them to search 

 for insects and honey in their favourite flowers. By planting some of the 

 following sorts of perennials, as well as the trumpet vine, these beautiful 

 birds will be encouraged to visit the garden. 



Aconitum (in variety) Dianthusbarbatus 

 Monkshood Sweet William 



Althaea rosea Digitalis gloxinaeflora 

 Hollyhock Foxglove 



Aquilegia (in variety) Impatiens biflora 

 Columbine Jewel-weed 



Delphinium (in variety) ^^f J^V (i" Y^,"^*^^ 



Larkspur MuUem Pmk 

 Melissa officinalis 

 Lemon Balm 



