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in pure yellow, yellow and orange, and yellow and red. Authorities say 

 it should be lifted each autumn and replanted in the spring; but mine 

 are hardy if planted in a warm sheltered position and well mulched. 

 Give a well-drained soil in a sunny location, also moisture. There is a 

 pink variety. See Pink Per., August. 



SUNFLOWER (Helianthus decapetalus mulliflorus) . 3-6 ft. A very 

 choice variety of hardy Sunflower, bearing close heads of rayed yellow 

 flowers resembling the Dahlia, in groups of three on branching terminal 

 stems. 



SUNFLOWER (H. latiflorus). 4-6 ft. Resembles the yellow Daisy 

 in its flower, and comes just after it in time of blooming, but is taller 

 and much handsomer. Spreads badly at the root. 



SUNFLOWER (H. mollis grandiflorus). A cultivated form of H. mollis 

 with soft, woolly, whitish leaves and many small yellow-rayed flowers; 

 must have a moist soil as it suffers from drought. 



SUNFLOWER. Slender or Graceful (Helianthus orgyalis). 6-10 ft. 

 A very tall, slender variety, not branching, with drooping lily-shaped 

 leaves, surmounted by clusters of pale yellow flowers. If nipped when 

 young, the plant will not grow so high, and it will induce a branching 

 growth. Excellent to plant among tall shrubs. Give a rich loam, 

 moisture and full sun. 



For general culture give a rich soil, full sun and water during the 

 blooming season. Keep seed-vessels picked off to promote bloom. 

 Propagate by seed and division of the root which spreads freely. 



TANSY (Tanacetum vulgar e, var. crispum). 4 ft. A handsome 

 variety with cut leaves, bearing many flat heads of pale yellow flowers. 

 Any good soil is suitable; increased by division of the root. 



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 YELLOW PERENNIALS 



ARTICHOKE. Jerusalem (Helianthus tuberosa). 5-6 ft. Usually 

 grown for its root as a vegetable, but also can be used as a green back- 

 ground for lower plants. Bears flowers resembling the yellow Daisy. 

 It spreads rapidly in all directions from the root and should not be 

 planted where it cannot be controlled. Is good as a hedge. Give any 

 good soil; propagated by its running tubers. 



