238 Classified Lists 



CLEMATIS. Heavy scented (C. orientalisj known also as C. gravolens). 

 A variety with yellow flowers i in. across. For culture, see C. White 

 Per., July. 



ERIGONUM UMBELLATUM. 3-12 in. A very showy plant bearing flat- 

 heads or cymes of light yellow flowers from 6-10 in. across; joints of 

 stem downy. Thrives in rich light soil; increased by seed and division 

 of root. 



EVENING PRIMROSE (CEnothera biennis, var. grandiflora). 4-5 ft. 

 A biennial variety opening its large creamy yellow flowers at dusk in a 

 striking manner, but the bloom fades by morning. 



EVENING PRIMROSE (O. Missouriensis). 6 in. A variety with pros- 

 trate stems flowers opening just before sunset. 



EVENING PRIMROSE (O. fruticosa, var. splendens [Sundrops]). 2 ft. 

 Bears clusters of golden yellow terminal flowers which open only in 

 bright sunshine, plant turns a rich red in autumn. For culture, see 

 Evening Primrose, White Per., July. 



GAILLARDIA, BLANKET FLOWER (G. aristata, known also as G. 

 grandiflora). 3 ft. A very handsome perennial bearing showy yellow- 

 rayed flowers on long stems which cover the plant and remain long in 

 bloom; requires a rich moist soil; propagate by seeds and division of 

 the root. 



GOLDEN GLOW (Rudbeckia laciniata pi. fl.). 4-6 ft. A very beauti- 

 ful variety recently introduced into the East and now commonly grown 

 everywhere. Bears many loose terminal clusters of large golden yellow 

 flowers resembling Dahlias. To keep the growth low pick back the 

 tips when the plants are about a foot high; or the plant may be cut 

 down when done blooming to get a second flowering. Grows in any 

 soil, but thrives best in rich moist ground; increases rapidly by division 

 of the root. 



GOLDENROD (Solidago junced). 3 ft. One of the most beautiful 

 varieties of this native genus, bearing dense racemes of small golden- 

 yellow flowers that increase in size and become great plumy panicles. 

 Thrives wonderfully under cultivation. Propagate by seed or suckers. 



HUNNEMANNIA. Tulip Poppy (H. fumariafolia) . 2 ft. An erect 

 perennial resembling Eschscholtzia with large single terminal yellow 

 flowers. It is said to be only half hardy in some places and it is well to 

 give it protection in winter. Sow seeds in Autumn or early spring. 

 Give a moist rich soil. It blooms from July to October. 



HYPERICUM, see St. John's-Wort. 



