HO BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS 



and he will be wise if he selects both single and double. He will 

 find them almost equally valuable. If the singles lose a little in 

 comparison with the doubles on the plants and it is not every- 

 body who will admit that they do they gain when cut for room 

 decoration, as they look lighter and more graceful. Pyrethrums 

 are valuable in more ways than one. In the first place, they are 

 among the earliest of the border plants to bloom, and certainly the 

 earliest of their own standard .of merit. Secondly, they bloom very 

 profusely. Thirdly, they throw their flowers well up. Fourthly, 

 they will flower a second time if the fading blooms are removed. 

 Fifthly, the colours are brilliant and varied. These combine to give 

 them a very strong claim on attention. It might be added that 

 the foliage is distinctly handsome. They are in every respect most 

 valuable plants for borders of hardy flowers, and for grouping in 

 beds with other select perennials. 



As far as soil is concerned the Pyrethrums are very easily 

 suited. They will thrive in almost any fertile, well-drained medium, 

 but, as might be expected, the finest plants are produced in rich, 

 deep, fertile ground. Dig deeply, manure generously, and your 

 Pyrethrums will give you a handsome reward. They may be 

 planted either in autumn or spring. If increase is required it may 

 be effected by dividing the plants when fresh growth commences. 

 The following are a few of the best varieties : 



Apollyon, pink. 

 Ascot, peach. 



Carl Vogt, white. 

 Edna May, pink. 



SINGLE. 

 Golconde, crimson. 



Ornement, violet. 



James Kelway, scarlet. Queen of the W kites > white 



DOUBLE. 

 Lord Rosebery, scarlet. Pericles, yellow. 



Melton, crimson. 



Queen Alexandra^ white. 



Roses. Roses are sometimes introduced into herbaceous borders, 

 especially on stumps and pillars. They have been dealt with in 

 a special section. 



