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The Sun Roses (Helianthemums), of which a selection 

 is given in chapter vi, will be of great assistance, for 

 they are able to withstand drought and hot sun. With 

 a general resemblance to the Cistuses, they are dwarfer 

 and smaller in leaf. They produce brilliant flowers, and 

 although they will be at their best in early summer they 

 will give a few blooms right into the autumn. They 

 may be expected to make a good deal of growth after 

 the principal flowering season is over. 



Too much should not be expected of the brilliant 

 Gentians in a suburban garden, but septemfida, ascle- 

 piadea and bavarica might be tried. The beautiful yellow 

 Alyssum saxatile will thrive in most places ; it will bloom 

 in late spring and grow freely afterwards, making large 

 masses. Arabises and Aubrietias will do splendid service 

 if kept in subjection ; they are strong and floriferous. 

 The Wallflower tribe are not altogether happy in town 

 gardens, but with fairly pure air the splendid hybrid 

 Wallflower Cheiranthus Allionii should be planted, for 

 it is an invaluable plant owing to its brilliant colour and 

 duration of bloom. The Corydalises are useful, and of 

 these nobilis might be chosen. 



One or two of the hardy Geraniums, such as sang- 

 uineum and Lancastriense, could be used for the large 

 pockets, but they must be kept under surveillance or 

 they will soon be out of bounds, for they are straggly 

 growers. A brilliant plant for a fairly large pocket is 

 Geum montanum, perhaps the best variety of which is 

 Mrs. Bradshaw (see chapter vi). 



The perennial Candytufts (Iberis) are free-growing 

 plants with pretty white flowers. 



The smaller bulbs, such as Grape Hyacinths, Scillas, 

 Chionodoxas and Crocuses could be used. Of the last- 

 named a few good species might be chosen, because they 



