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vernale, is a true perennial, which is not the case with 

 several members of the same family. 



All attain a height of 6 feet or over. 



Oenothera. Evening Primrose. Several varieties, in 

 spite of their name, bloom during the day. The Sun- 

 drops (Oe. frutlcosa) with richly coloured flowers, and 

 strong, shrubby habit look charming in the mixed 

 border. 



Coreopsis Grandiflora. The finest of all the Tickseeds, 

 with beautiful flowers on long stems. Especially 

 adapted for cutting. This should be grown in every 

 garden. 



Doronicum Plantagineum Excelsum. Leopard's Bane. 

 During the early spring and summer months, this is one 

 of the gayest plants in the garden. D. Harpur Creive is 

 the best. 



Lillum Testaceum. Nankeen Lily. This beautiful lily 

 resembles the well-known Madonna in habit, but the 

 delicate apricot blooms, which are fragrant, make it a 

 welcome addition to the section embracing yellow flowers. 

 A good lily for town gardens. 



Antkemis Tinctoria. Camomile. Generally called the 

 Sulphur Marguerite. A dainty flower, unequalled for 

 cutting. On good soil it grows very free and bushy. 



Hemerocallis. Day Lilies. These are delicately scented, 

 and the foliage of a well grown clump affords a welcome 

 break in the border. H.flava is the best known. 



Any of the above would be suitable as intermediates 

 between the tall growing plants at the back and the 

 dwarf subjects in front, of which the following are 

 desirable. 



Alyssum. A. saxatile, Gold Dust, as its name suggests, 

 produces myriads of golden blossoms. It flowers in 

 spring and succeeds best in an open, sunny position. 



Cheiranthus Alpinus. Alpine Wallflower. A dwarf 

 plant, very suitable for edging. 



