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for cut flowers. There are more than a hundred named varie- 

 ties but for ordinary purposes unnamed sorts answer very well. 

 and are much less expensive. 



For a short time in early June, before the peonies appear, the 

 varieties of Iris Kacmpfcrii are specially valuable. Like the 

 peony, and most other herbaceous perennials, this should be 

 planted in September. 



Among the plants which bloom very early in the spring, 

 "Christmas Rose" {HcUcbonis niger) and "Bleeding Heart'' 

 should not be forgotten. The first, if protected by a box, will 

 often bloom before the snow is oft' ; and the bright pink blossoms 

 of the latter are always attractive. Feverfew or Pyrethrum, 

 Chrysanthcmuui Partheninm, is another plant that should be in 

 every collection. Its pure white double flowers contrasting 

 with the delicately cut foliage, add much to the border. The 

 tall Pyrethrum, Chrysanthcinnin uliginosuui (Pyrcthniin iiiigiii- 

 osiim) w^hich blooms in September, is also a valuable plant. It 

 grows about three or four feet high and its large daisy-like 

 flow^ers are very conspicuous. It is a vigoroiis grower and may 

 readily be propagated by dividing the clump. 



The gas plant (FraxincUa) should not be omitted from the 

 list of useful perennials. The handsome ash-like foliage is 

 attractive at all seasons, and the white flowered form is specially 

 showy. 



Golden Columbine, Aqnilcgia Chrysantha, is one of the most 

 valuable yellow flowering plants for summer. The double sun- 

 flower, HcUanthus MiiltiHonis. which grows about three or four 

 feet high, is also valuable. Later in the season the Japanese 

 anemones with their single dahlia-like flowers are valuable. In 

 this connection the dahlia may also be mentioned. Though the 

 roots must be taken up each year, this plant is justly popular. 

 Lily-of-the-valley, foxglove, phlox, larkspur, and some other 

 old garden favorites, easy of culture and prolific of bloom have 

 not been mentioned, nor has anything been said of the numerous 

 species and varieties of lilies. These, however, may well be 

 included in every collection. 



