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plucked and the plant labelled to take out in the 

 Fall, for purple-red puts the whole garden out of 

 tune. Although the blooming time of Phlox is long 

 it may be lengthened by pinching back a few flower 

 heads in each clump, and gathering some of the 

 stalks when they have come into bloom. Blotches 

 of different shades may be scattered through the 

 garden. The colours of Phlox may be laid on with 

 a lavish hand, for by the time the blooms appear 

 there is not much else to clash with them. Plant 

 many clumps of the white variety, Pearl, which is 

 late and does not flower until the vigour of the 

 pinks and reds has been spent; then it settles over 

 the garden like a mantle of snow, suggesting cool- 

 ness when the heat of August is at its height. Be- 

 sides being scattered through the garden beds, 

 clumps of Phlox should be placed along the paths 

 between the Iris and Roses, to carry the colour 

 through the enclosure. 



Phlox is increased readily by dividing the roots, 

 and this is better than raising it from seed as the 

 colour of seedlings is uncertain. Large clumps 

 should be broken up or their brilliancy will fade 

 and very often revert to the original colour. Every 



