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They may be increased by dividing the roots in autumn ot spring, 

 and also by seeds sown in gentle heat about March. Cuttings of 

 the roots are also resorted to for the purpose of increasing the 

 stock. 



Then comes the next or fourth row from the back, composed of 

 such plants as below : 



Eryngium Wrightii. One of the finest of the sea-hollies, attaining a 

 height of 5 to 6 feet, and bearing its dark blue flowers from July onwards. 

 They thrive in a light, well-drained sandy soil, and may be increased 

 by very careful division early in autumn or spring. The better way 

 of propagation, however, is to raise them from seed, sown as soon as 

 ripe and kept in a cold frame till spring, when they will germinate 

 successfully. 



Artemisia gnaphaloides. Although attaining a height of 3j feet, 

 the chief beauty of this plant lies not in the white flowers but in the 

 silvery-white foliage which it bears. This is the case with practically 

 all Artemisias, and the plants thrive in the driest of soils, once they 

 are established. A . gnaphaloides is readily increased either by division 

 or cuttings. 



Phlox * Evelyn.' A truly beautiful variety, 4 feet in height, with 

 salmon-pink flowers. 



Herbaceous Phloxes are now so popular and widely grown that 

 it is scarcely necessary to say anything further about these deservedly 

 popular plants. All Phloxes dislike a wet subsoil, and flourish best 

 in a rich, well-manured loam. The cuttings of the stem and roots 

 and division of the rootstock are the methods used for propagation. 

 Unfortunately, varieties do not come true to seed, so that this method 

 is resorted to only when new seedling varieties are desired. The 

 first way is probably the best, as it is possible to strike them 

 at practically all seasons. 



Eupatorium ageratoides. Although perhaps considered by many 

 more suited to a wild garden than here, it nevertheless is desirable 

 on a border if only on account of the profusion of bloom it bears. 



From 3 to 5 feet high, it bears its white flowers in dense flat heads 

 during August and September. 



Growing in practically any soil, it is increased by dividing the 

 rootstock in spring or early autumn, or by seeds sown in gentle 

 bottom heat about March. 



Monarda didyma. A robust-growing plant, about 3 feet high, 

 with head-like whorls of bright scarlet flowers, borne from July to 

 September. It is increased by dividing the tufts or roots in autumn 

 if growing in a light, rich soil, and in spring if on a heavy and somewhat 

 moist soil. All Monardas will flourish in ordinary garden soil, in any 

 position except that of deep shade. 



Veronica orchidea. This is a rather uncommon Speedwell but 

 quite worth a place on the border. Growing to about 3 feet in height, 

 it bears pretty blue flowers, which appear during August. The 



