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HARDY PERENNIALS AND 



manure, the soil having a more than ordinary quantity of sand 

 in it ; the position is such as can have a good supply of moisture, 

 being near walks that drain to it. In stifnsh loam a strong 

 clump was planted three years ago, but it has never looked 



FIG. 46. GYNERIUM ARGENTEUM. 

 (One-twentieth natural size.) 



healthy. The best positions for it are well -prepared shrubbery 

 borders ; there it contrasts finely with the greenery, and receives 

 some protection from the high winds. It may be increased by 

 division of healthy roots, when the grass is ripe, but it ought not 

 to be cut off. 



The plumes appear in August, and will keep in good condition 

 till the weather changes to a wintry character. 



