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the old underground stems, planting them six inches apart in 

 the rows, and one foot between the rows ; it will not 

 require any attention with the exception of weeding. 



Hemerocallis fulva variegata. This increases readily if 

 the young growing shoots are separated in May, and planted 

 put one foot apart each way ; all green shoots must be dis- 

 carded, as they will not afterwards regain their variegation. 



Holcus mollis variegata. A very pretty form of one of 

 our native grasses, this grows freely and forms a neat edging 

 only two to three inches high ; small pieces put out in May, 

 in rows one foot apart, will make nice plants by the following 

 October. The foliage mostly disappears in winter, and shoots 

 up again in the spring. 



Luzula sylvestris. This is another native grass which 

 grows about six inches high, and is sometimes useful to give 

 variety and lightness to the other plants, but should not be 

 grown if naturally abundant in the locality ; it is easily 

 increased by division in May, and should be planted one foot 

 apart each way. 



'Phalaris arundinacea variegata. This is the old- 

 fashioned " Ribbon Grass " of cottage gardens, and is one of 

 the best plants to dot in among lumpy growing things to give 

 relief and lightness ; it dies down in the winter and is rather 

 late before it makes much show in the spring. This is one 

 of the easiest plants to increase, every little shoot with a 

 piece of root attached will soon make a large plant, if pro- 

 pagated in May or June. It will often have to be divided 

 into two before planting in the autumn. 



Phalaris arundinacea elegantissima. This is a much 



