Lists of Dependable Perennials 47 



magnificent Japanese iris, I. Kcempferi. 

 This latter one is somewhat fickle and does 

 not last long. The best for general plant- 

 ing are the German, cristata, pumilla and 

 Sibirica varieties. Pallida Dalmatica is 

 exceedingly fine. 



LysimacTiia cletJiroides Loose-strife 

 An excellent plant in damp soils. 



Pceonia Peony 



Every one should have them, including 

 the early-flowering red P. officinalis, and 

 the later ones. Try a few tree peonies P. 

 Moutan. They are grafted on the ordi- 

 nary form, so destroy all suckers that 

 come from below the union. 



Phlox 



The tall-growing hardy phlox should be 

 in all gardens. It is permanent if taken 

 up every three years and divided. Strong 

 " cutting " plants give the finest blooms. 

 Avoid magenta colors. The new salmon- 



