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THE COMPLETE GARDEN 



N. PERENNIALS FOR ATTRACTING HUMMING BIRDS. Humming 

 birds have long bills and hollow tongues which permit them to search 

 for insects and honey in their favourite flowers. By planting some of the 

 following sorts of perennials, as well as the trumpet vine, these beautiful 

 birds will be encouraged to visit the garden. 



Aconitum (in variety) 



Monkshood 

 Althaea rosta 



Hollyhock 

 Aquilegia (in variety) 



Columbine 

 Delphinium (in variety) 



Larkspur 



Melissa officinalis 

 Lemon Balm 



Dianthus barbatus 



Sweet William 

 Digitalis gloxinaeflora 



Foxglove 

 Impatiens biflora 



Jewel-weed 

 Lychnis (in variety) 



Mullein Pink 



