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IRIS. Japanese (/. lavigata, also known as /. Kcempferi, var. 

 Samidare and Bandai-nonami). Two yellow varieties of this choice 

 plant. For culture, see Iris, Jap., White Per., July. 



LARKSPUR (Delphinium Zalil). 2 ft. A yellow variety with branch- 

 ing stem, dark green finely divided leaves, and large pale sulphur- 

 yellow flowers borne in long racemes on the branches from 8-16 in. long. 

 For culture, see Larkspur, White Per., July. 



LILY. Batemanii (Lttium fulgens). 3 ft. A species with reddish 

 apricot flowers. It should be surrounded by white flowers, for its color 

 strikes a false note with most colors in the garden. For culture, see 

 Lily, White Per., July. 



RUDBECKIA, see Black -Eyed Susan. 



ST. JOHN'S-WORT. Common (Hypericum perforatum). 1-2 ft. 

 Makes a low spreading tuft of leafy stems, from which rise upright stems 

 bearing leafy cymes of large golden-yellow flowers. Spreads by runners. 

 Grows in poor soil and full sun; but is greatly improved if cultivated. 

 Blooms a second time, if cut back. For shrubby var. see Yellow Shrubs, 

 July and August. 



ST. JOHN'S-WORT. Golden (Hypericum aureum). 2 ft. A showy 

 perennial with bright orange yellow flowers 2 in. across in loose ter- 

 minal clusters. 



ST. JOHN'S-WORT. Great (Hypericum Ascryon). 2-5 ft. A strong 

 woody herb with showy flowers, but smaller than the first named va- 

 riety. St. John's-Wort was supposed to drive away evil spirits, and on 

 this account was planted near dwelling houses. Thrives in any soil 

 or situation, but prefers moisture and shade; does well when planted 

 under the drip of trees. Propagate by seeds and division of the root. 

 For other varieties see Yellow Shrubs, July and August. 



SALVIA, FLOWERING SAGE (S. argenled). 2 ft. Has silvery white 

 foliage, yellow flowers, and is of prostrate growth. All Salvias should 

 have rich moist soil. 



SNAPDRAGON (Antirrhinum majuSj var. Golden Queen). A fine yellow 

 dwarf variety, i ft. (A. var. Yellow) of the tall variety. 2$ ft. A tender 

 perennial, but hardy with me when mulched. For culture see Snap- 

 dragon, White Per., July. 



SUNFLOWER. False, PITCHER'S OX-EYE (Heliopsis Icevis, var. Pit- 

 cheriana). 3-4 ft. A bushy plant, spreading 3 ft. Golden yellow cup- 

 shaped flowers 2 in. across. Give any good soil and sun. Propagate 

 by seed and division. Blooms three months. 



