NOTEWORTHY PERENNIALS 



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Left, the giant flowers of the Mallows or Hibicus, the largest flowers of the gar- 

 den; right, Japanese Irises, the gorgeous flowers of which rival the other flowers 



of June. 



paniments to other flowers, and the sprays of hloom make excellent 

 cut flowers. Heucheras are perhaps most at home when planted 

 in the rockery where they become robust and the foliage completely 

 covers the rocks. 



Culture. Moist, rich loam is the best soil in which to grow them. 

 Although the plants grow for a long time in one place, the larger plants 

 tend to grow weak very soon. These should be removed and planted 

 elsewhere about every two years. They refuse to thrive in a stiff*, 

 clayey soil. 



Propagation. The plants are propagated by division in October, 

 or seeds, which should be sown in March if a greenhouse is available. 

 The seedhngs are tiny and need not be transplanted until they attain 

 some size. 



Hibiscus — Marsh Mallow, Swamp Rose Mallow, 

 Mallow Marvels 



The perennial Mallows bear some of the largest flowers of any of 

 our perennials and present a gorgeous sight when in bloom. They 

 grow from 3 feet to 8 feet tall and the branches spread out over a great 



