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Pyretkrum uliginosum is one of the valuable com- 

 posites of the later summer. It grows four to five feet 

 tall and forms fine, erect clumps, bearing quantities of 

 white daisylike flowers over a period of several weeks. 

 It is fine as a background for pink and lavender Phlox. 

 A charming group here is made up of this Pyrethrum, 

 Phlox Elizabeth Campbell and Clematis davidiana. 

 Early bloomers among the hardy Asters, such as A. 

 Amellus var. Beaute Parfait, elegans, or Perry's Favour- 

 ite, are also good in association with the Pyrethrum. It 

 is unnecessary to devise associations for this good plant, 

 for once in the garden a need for its sturdy growth, 

 clean foliage, and dense masses of bloom makes itself 

 felt in many quarters, and we are glad that it may be in- 

 creased so generously by division. 



The Boltonias are also tall plants, which bear small 

 daisylike flowers, some white and some pink. But, 

 while its masses of bloom are effective, the plants grow 

 rather too tall and leggy and are very difficult to stake. 

 We put stout Dahlia stakes through the clumps, making 

 a sort of web of cord from stake to stake, as when tied 

 tightly to the stakes the effect is very stiff and ungrace- 

 ful. There is a lower growing form called nana, which 

 is a better plant for small gardens and narrow borders 

 than the tall B. latisquama and asteroides. Groups of 

 tall pink Phlox, gray-leaved Elymus glauca, and hazy 

 Sea Lavender are good in front of the Boltonias, and they 

 also lend themselves pleasantly to the companionship of 



