SUNFLOWER SWAN RIVER DAISY 



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Helianthus 



beauty which it is possible to secure with the herbaceous 



perennials belonging to that family. No border should be 



without a few of the hardy species. 



Their blooming period extends from 



early in August until heavy frost. The 



color runs from light lemon to the 



richest orange, and the range of growth 



from 3 to 10 feet, thus enabling one 



to scatter them through the border 



without any formal arrangement. They 



are of the easiest culture. Plants may 



be dug in the wild or bought of nursery- 

 men. The domesticated double 

 multiftorns is always valuable. 



Of the annual Sunflowers, there are some 

 which are not generally cultivated that should 

 receive more attention. The silver-leaved 

 species from Texas (H. argophylhis] , and the 

 small, light lemon-yellow variety, are two of 

 the best. 



Swainsona. This makes a very de- 

 sirable house plant, blooming through the late 

 winter and early spring months. The blossoms, 

 which resemble those of the pea, 

 are borne in long racemes. The 

 wild sunflower Plant foliage j s finely cut> res embling small 



locust leaves, and adds to the beauty of the plant, 

 the whole effect being exceedingly graceful. It 

 may be grown from seed or cuttings. Propagate 

 a new stock each year. The flowers are large 

 and pure white. The plant has been called 

 the "Winter Sweet Pea," but the flowers are 

 not fragrant. 



Swan River Daisy (Brachycome iberidifolia) is 

 a charming little border plant, growing to the height of 12 to 

 15 inches, and bearing quantities of blue or white flowers 



Wild Sunflower 



