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372 MINNESOTA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The perennial coreopsis does well in the prairie flower garden 
and when once established needs little attention other than to keep 
it free from weeds. 
Several species of perennial larkspur do well on the prairies. 
A deep blue variety, whose specific name I cannot give, is partic- 
ularly effective. I raised it from seed in the open ground. A little 
winter protection is beneficial to it. 
Dianthus plumaries, the Scotch pink, is very hardy and very 
beautiful and ought to be in every prairie garden. 
Dianthus barbatus, sweet william, may be grown from seed. The 
same is true of many other species and varieties of dianthus. 
Galium boriale is cultivated in Eastern gardens, but the competi- 
tion of the native product gives it rather a cheap appearance. 
When the native prairie flora has passed away the galiums will be 
better appreciated. 
Geum triflorum grows wild on the driest bluffs in western Minne- 
sota, and is very beautiful, especially when in fruit. It is cultivated 
in Eastern gardens and ought to be here. 
The opuntias are native on the rocky ledges of the upper Minne- 
sota Valley and thrive when removed toa dry garden. 
The Iceland poppies are very hardy and beautiful and ought to 
be planted in every garden. 
Pentstemon grandiflorus is native in western Minnesota, on river 
bluffs near the timber. Removed to the flower garden, it is very 
beautiful and effective. Pentstemon albidus grows on the driest 
bluffs of western Minnesota. It is animmigrant from farther west, 
and ought to succeed in our driest and most unfavorably located 
gardens. It produces large, light colored flowers early in June, 
and is very striking and effective. It ought to be introduced into 
cultivation. 
In a remote corner of one’s garden itis safe to introduce Sapon- 
aria officinalis, Bouncing Bets. It will grow luxuriantly and suc- 
ceed. 
Several species of sedum may also be introduced and will be 
quite effective. So faras I have tried them they are hardy. 
We will not need to plant any silphiums or solidagos or sunflow- 
ers in western Minnesota for some time to come. Nature has done 
the planting for us with an unusually lavish hand. Itis for us to 
look on and admire. 
Statice latifolia is hardy at Montevideo and may be safely planted. 
Tradescantia Virginica is common to all the prairie regions of 
the state. It is very beautiful and deserves a place in every garden. 
We have raised hollyhock with good success at Montevideo. We 
like the sulpher-yellow double ones the best. They need some 
winter protection. 
The tiger-lily will succeed anywhere without protection, and it is 
possibly by careful mulching to have a good showing of tulips. 
But with the best management there are apt to be breaks in your 
perennial flower border. You will need annuals to fill these up. L 
would plant every spring seeds of escholtzias, asters, poppies, ver- 
benas, pansies, balsams and morning-glories.. In addition I would 
have a large bed of gladioli and a good supply of water. 
