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the flowers of which are surrounded by a green frill ; 

 and grandiflora (major), large single white. 



All of the Wood Anemones are creeping-rooted, and 

 flower in early spring if planted in autumn. 



Pulsatilla, the Pasque Flower, is a popular mauve- 

 flowered herbaceous species, loving chalky soil. It 

 blooms in spring from seed sown the previous March. 

 Plants may be put in when growth starts in spring. It 

 grows about a foot high. There is a charming white 

 variety named alba, which is rare and rather expensive. 

 Limestone chips should be placed round this plant in 

 order to prevent moisture collecting at the ground level 

 and causing decay. 



Sylvestris, the Snowdrop Windflower, is a fragrant 

 and beautiful species that opens in April. Before expan- 

 sion the flowers resemble Snowdrops. There is a larger 

 variety called grandiflora, and a double called flore-pleno, 

 both lovely. All grow about a foot high. They are 

 herbaceous plants, and are charming for mixed borders. 

 They enjoy a position that is somewhat shady, and light, 

 well-drained soil. Early spring is a good time to plant. 



The foregoing are the principal Windflowers. Of 

 the remaining species perhaps Alpina, which grows a 

 foot high, produces white flowers in May, has fibrous 

 roots, is best planted in early spring, has a pretty sulphur- 

 coloured variety called sulphurea, and is useful either for 

 borders or rockwork ; Baikalensis, one foot high, with 

 drooping white flowers in June, a fibrous-rooted species 

 useful for the border and the rockery ; palmata, which 

 has yellow flowers in May, kidney-shaped leaves, and 

 likes a damp site ; and ranunculoides, a dwarf sort with 

 small yellow flowers in spring, are the most desirable. 



The list of species and varieties which I have given is 

 much too long for owners of small gardens, but I have 



