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HARDY PERENNIALS AND 



Galax Aphylla. 



Syn. BLANDFORDIA CORDATA ; HEART-LEAVED GALAX ; 

 Nat. Ord. PYROLACE^. 



NEARLY 100 years ago this charming little plant was imported 

 from North America; still, it is rarely seen, notwithstanding 

 that rock-gardens have long been popular. On rockwork it not 

 only thrives well, but appears to great advantage. No rock- 

 garden should be without it. It is a rare and beautiful subject, 

 remarkably distinct and pleasing; it is perfectly hardy, also 



FIG. 42. GALAX APHYLLA. 

 (One-sixth natural size; 1, natural size.) 



perennial and herbaceous ; but its last-named characteristic 

 should be qualified, inasmuch as the old leaves remain in good 

 form and colour until long after the new ones are fully grown, 

 so that there are always two sets of foliage. Viewed in this 

 light, it may be called an evergreen plant ; moreover, it is one of 

 those plants which the artist can scarcely do justice to, for 

 though the illustration (Fig. 42) depicts faithfully its neat habit 



