250 HOME FLORICULTURE 



new strain of Hollyhock has recently been introduced. 

 It is known as the Allegheny (Fig 64), and has 

 semi-double flowers, with crimped or ruffled petals. 

 It is rapidly becoming popular and deserves special 

 mention. 



Perennial Pea — This plant has large clusters of 

 rose-colored flowers, of the true Pea shape ; a climber, 

 it dies to the ground each season, but starts early in 

 spring and makes a strong growth ; very useful where 

 a climbing plant is required. 



Iris — This is one of the most beautiful plants on 

 the list ; its colors are exceedingly rich, but delicate, 

 and the texture of its petals puts you in mind of frost ; 

 a strong-growing plant, very profuse in bloom. Plant 

 some of the pale yellow varieties alongside the lovely 

 blue sorts and note what an exquisite efifect is secured. 

 There are many species and varieties. The most showy 

 ones are the Japanese, seen in Fig 65. 



Anemone — This is a late fall-bloomer, therefore 

 very desirable ; there are two varieties, and both should 

 be grown : alba, pure white, and rubra, red ; very fine. 



Diecntra — Sometimes called Bleeding Heart ; a 

 charming and graceful plant ; it has fine, fern-like 

 foliage, above which it throws its long, arching stems 

 laden with pendulous pink and white flowers ; very 

 desirable. 



Paeony — Old favories everywhere, because of 

 their great crops of large and beautifully colored 

 flowers. Scatter them about in the border ; early 

 bloomers ; many varieties are delightfully fragrant. 

 The flower and foliage of the Fine-leaved Paeony are 

 shown in Fig 66. 



Riidbeckia ("Golden Glow") — One of the most 

 meritorious plants of recent introduction. Hardy as a 

 Lilac. Grows well in any soil. Blooms in August and 

 September, \nth such profusion that clumps of it, seen 



