PYRETHRUM 



(From pyrethron, the Greek name for the plant, derived from pyr, fire, on account of the hot taste of the root) 



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14. Pyrethrum uliginosum {* Chrysanthemum uliginosum) 

 English Name: Giant daisy. 



HUNGARY AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 



IARGE daisylike flowers two to three inches across, pure white with 

 -/ yellow centres, profusely borne in loose clusters on leafy upright 

 stems branching at the top, forming a dense bushy plant four to five feet 

 high. Leaves fight green 

 and persistent. Excellent 

 for moist spots in the her- 

 baceous border, or for 

 naturalizing by the water 

 side. Good also for cut- 

 ting. The flowers should 

 be cut as soon as fully 

 open to ensure continuous 

 bloom. 



A perfectly hardy 

 perennial of easy culture 

 in rich, heavy loam, in 

 sunny situations. Should 

 have an abundance of 

 moisture at all times. 



Propagate by seed, 

 from which it will bloom 

 the first year, or by cut- 

 tings, suckers, or division. 



*Name most approved by 

 botanical authorities. 



