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HARDY PERENNIALS AND 



planted in the frequented parts of the garden, its delicious 

 perfume is the more likely to be enjoyed ; on rockwork, some- 

 what elevated, will perhaps prove the best position for it, as then 

 the pendent flowers can be better seen and studied. The whole 

 habit of the plant renders it a suitable subject for the rock 

 garden ; it may be grown in either loam or vegetable soil if well 

 drained, and when it once becomes established in genial quarters 

 it makes rapid growth and is very floriferous. What a rich bed 

 could be formed of this, judiciously mixed with hardy fuchsias 



FIG. 68. ONOSMA TAUEICA. 

 (Plant, one-quarter natural size ; blossom, one-half natural size.) 



and the various linums, having deep blue flowers and graceful 

 slender stems ! These all love a breezy situation and sunshine, 

 they also all flower at the same time, and continuously. To in- 

 crease this choice plant, cuttings should be taken during summer ; 

 they may be rooted quickly if placed in a cucumber frame and 

 kept shaded for ten or twelve days; water should be given 

 carefully, or the hairy leaves will ijegin to rot. Aim at having 

 the young stock well rooted and hardened off before the cold 

 weather sets in. 



Flowering period, June to the frosts. 



