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formed of hardy subjects (Acanthuses and the 

 like), in quiet half-shady spots, some of the more 

 beautiful spotted and white varieties of our own 

 stately and graceful Foxglove would be charmingly 

 effective. In similar positions a great Mullein 

 (Verbascum) here and there would also suit ; while 

 such bold herbaceous genera as Iris, Aster (the tall 

 perennial kinds), the perennial Lupin, Baptisias, 

 Thermopsis, Delphiniums, tall Veronicas, Aconites, 

 tall Campanulas, Papaver bracteatum, Achillea 

 filipendula, Eupatoriums, tall Phloxes, Vernonias, 

 Leptandra, etc., might be used effectively in various 

 positions, associated with groups of hardy subjects. 

 For those put out in early summer, summer and 

 autumn- flowering things should be chosen. 



The tall and graceful Sparaxis pulcherrima 

 would look exquisite leaning forth from masses of 

 rich foliage about a yard high ; the common and 

 the double perennial Sunflower (Helianthus multi- 

 florus^fl. pi.) would serve in rougher parts, where 

 admired; in sheltered dells the large and hardy 

 varieties of Crinum capense would look very 

 tropical and beautiful if planted in rich moist 

 ground ; and the Fuchsia would afford very 

 efficient aid in mild districts, where it is little 

 injured in winter, and where, consequently, tall 



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