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graceful and is nearly always in flower. Give a good rich soil. Propa- 

 gate by division, cuttings or layering. 



ST. JOHN'S-\VORT (Hypericum calycinum). 1-3 ft. A rapidly 

 spreading low shrub with dark glossy leaves, large yellow flowers 3 in. 

 across, and showy reddish stamens. Used as a carpet under trees in 

 England. Prefers a sandy loam. Give sun or partial shade; protect 

 in winter. Propagate by division of the root or cuttings. 



ST. JOHN'S- WORT (H. densiflorum). 4-6 ft. A very branching 

 variety with small conspicuous flowers, less than an inch across, in com- 

 pound cymes; adapts itself to sandy barren soil, though it prefers better 

 conditions. 



ST. JOHN'S-WORT (H. Moserianum). 2-3 ft. A recent introduction 

 with slender branching and drooping stems, free flowering, though the 

 blooms do not open at the same time; blossoms 2 in. across, of golden 

 yellow, and brilliant reddish stamens. Blooms the entire season. Give 

 a sheltered sunny position as it is not always hardy in New England. 

 One of the best varieties. 



ST. JOHN'S-WORT (H. prolificum). 4-6 ft. Shrub with widely 

 spreading head, branches light red, flowers large and showy in terminal 

 dusters. 



JULY 



YELLOW PERENNIALS 



ASCLEPIAS, see Butterfly Weed. 



BLACK- EYED SUSAN, CONE FLOWER (Rudbeckia hirta). 2-3 ft. A 

 branching variety of the native yellow Daisy with flat or broadly con- 

 ical purplish-brown disk and brilliant yellow or orange rays. Under 

 cultivation it makes a gorgeous showing in rich soil and full sun. It is 

 excellent in dry situations. Do not let it go to seed. 



BLANKET FLOWER, see Gaillardia. 



BUTTERFLY WEED (Asdepias tuberosa). 1-2 ft. A very showy 

 plant with bright orange flowers in umbels scattered along terminal 

 stems that branch divergently at the top. Give a dry sandy soil and 

 sunny situation. Disturb as little as possible; increase by division. 



CHAMOMILE (Anthemis tinctoria, var. Kelwayii). i^ ft. A bushy 

 plant with a long season of bloom; has bright yellow rayed heads as 

 large as the Ox-Eye Daisy; a tubular disk and much-divided leaves. 

 Give any good soil and propagate by division or seed, and full sun. 



