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PHLOX, PERENNIAL (P. paniculata). The brightest and most varied 

 range of colours in any hardy perennial. Peculiarly appropriate, 

 since it is a native. Now to be had in white, pink, scarlet, mauve, 

 and various combinations. Thrives anywhere. Propagate by 

 seed, cuttings, or division. Five feet or less according to will. 

 Give water in summer. By cutting back can be made to 

 flower any time. Miss Lingard, best modern white variety for 

 general use. 



PINK, CHINESE, SNOW, OR STAR (Dianthus Chinensis). Prettiest 

 annual variegated flowers of the pink family. Introduced about 

 1713. Had been highly developed in the Far East. Seeds best 

 started indoors in March. Excellent for edgings. Single or slightly 

 double. A fragrant fringe along old garden paths. June; i foot. 



, GARDEN, SCOTCH, GRASS, PHEASANTS EYE (D. plumarius). 



Blooms in spring and early summer; I foot. Fragrant fringed flower, 

 originally pink or purplish, the petals fringed for about one-fourth 

 their length. Needs perfect drainage, and is likely to die in winter 



if grown on a level. , FRINGED (D. superbus). Summer 



and early autumn; I foot. Petals lilac, fringed for more than 

 half their length. Winter kills in rich soil. Prefers plenty of sand 



and grit. Easily raised from seed. , MAIDEN (D. deltoides). 



Small, one-half to three-quarters of an inch across, deep-red flowers, 

 with notched petals and a dark crimson eye. Spring and early 

 summer; I foot. Easiest of the small-flowered species of Dianthus 

 for level-ground cultivation, forming a perfect mat. Does not suffer 

 from wire worms. (See also CARNATION.) 



PLANTAIN LILY, WHITE (Funkla subcordatd). , BLUE (F. ovata). 



Often erroneously confused with the day lily (Hemerocallis). July, 

 August, September; 2 feet. Leaves broad, ribbed like the common 

 plantain, but eighteen inches long. Begins growth early in the 

 spring; multiplies freely, making large clusters, perfectly hardy. 

 Will naturalise in moderately rich, partly shaded places. Variegated 

 forms. Flowers four to six inches long in loose racemes carried 

 well above the foliage. 



POPPY, CORN (Pa paver Rhceas). Scarlet with black spot. Summer; I foot. 

 Gorgeous weed that glorifies the grainfields of Europe. Parent 

 of Shirley poppy. Sow where intended to flower; poppies will not 

 generally bear transplanting. , OPIUM (Papaver somniferum). 



