66 THE BOOK OF GARDEN DESIGN 



Iris Pallida. Great Purple Flag. The stately, sword- 

 like leaves rising in sheaves amid the border plants are 

 most welcome, and the rich velvety colouring of the 

 quaint flowers must appeal to all. The variety Mandra- 

 lisca should also be grown. 



The following are dwarf growing subjects : 



Veronica. Speedwell. Among the varieties having 

 flowers of a true blue shade are dentata and incana, the 

 latter with pretty silvery foliage. V. prostrata is a free 

 bloomer of dwarf, spreading habit. 



Gentiana Acaulis. Gentianella. One of the most 

 beautiful blue flowers we have. 



Statice. Sea Lavender. The small flowers borne on 

 wiry stems may be cut and used for winter decoration. 

 5. latifolia is the finest of the genus. 



Ajuga Osnafera. Bugle. These plants bear close spikes 

 of small flowers, and the effect, when boldly grouped, is 

 decidedly pleasing. 



Anemone Angulosa. Great Hepatica. A larger flower 

 than the Common Hepatica ; it does best in partial 

 shade. 



The scarcity of really good blue flowers is known to 

 every gardener who has made a special study of colour 

 effect. Certainly the range is limited, but we are apt 

 to be somewhat conservative in our choice, and many 

 desirable plants which are now seldom seen might be 

 included with advantage. 



PLANTS WITH FLOWERS IN SHADES OF RED. 



Kniphofia. Torch Lilies. The old Torch Lily of the 

 cottage gardens has been superseded by some of the new 

 hybrids. One of the finest of the group is K. Burchelli, 

 with purple spotted stem. K. nobilis is another beautiful 

 variety. Except in quite sheltered situations Kniphofias 

 should be protected with a covering of ashes or dry litter 

 during winter. 



