NOTEWORTHY PERENNIALS 



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"A situation should be selected where protection is afforded from 

 sweeping winds in February and March. We have some Heather planted 

 on a hillside in the full sun, and exposed to sweeping northwest winds. 

 The tops were killed back some last Winter, but started up again in early 

 Spring and was in full bloom September 6. These plants have been grow- 

 ing in their present location for four years. For the first two years the 

 ground was kept cultivated between the plants, but the growth became 

 so thick that this was discontinued, and since then, thousands of seedlings 

 are beginning to appear under and between the older plants. In another 

 spot a planting was put in two years later, and in a more sheltered location, 

 and has come through the last two severe Winters in good condition." 



Propagation. The propagation of the Heathers is rather diffi- 

 cult for the amateur. It is best to purchase plants from the dealer. 



Helenium — Sneezeweed, Helen's Flower 



The Heleniums are tall growing autumnal plants which are closely 

 related to the Sunflower. The blooming period is from June to the end 

 of September and during this time the plants are covered with flowers 



Helen's Flower or Helenium. The rich maroon varieties are superb for late 

 Summer or Fall garden effects. 



