Grouping achieve individuality, lean over from their base, and form a 

 Eremuri mighty plume ; then come the nipping frosts of April and May 

 which sear and scorch the unprotected foliage and ruin its 

 appearance. Even a sheet of newspaper may be sufficient 

 covering, but if very severe the frost may shrivel the leaves 

 through the paper, and it is better to arrange some more 

 effective shelter on supports which can be placed in position at 

 nightfall and should be removed during the day, for the plants 

 must have all the light and air they can get. 



After the foliage has ripened and died down the plants 

 should not be watered, for much moisture or a damp position 

 is then detrimental to them. In their own country the flowering 

 season is followed by a long, scorching summer without rain, 

 during which the roots rest. 



Eremuri would look well massed in front of a background 

 of Prunus Pissardii, so arranged as to form a shelter from north 

 and east winds. The rich maroon foliage would show off 

 the tall, pale, flower-spikes of the Himalaicus, Robustus, and 

 Elwesianus varieties to advantage. 



Other plants that might be associated with Eremuri for 

 effect would be Aquilegias especially Ccerulea hybrids 

 German Irises of sympathetic colours, Pancratium lllyricum^ 

 Pyrethrums (pink and white), Peonies (Albiflora and Rosea), 

 or carpeting plants such as Silene pendula flore pleno, Ibens, 

 or Saponaria ocymoides splendent. Care should, however, 

 be taken that the Eremuri are not choked or encroached upon, 

 for they require space and light, and must not be allowed to 

 crowd each other. 



W. W. RICHMOND POWELL. 



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