FAVORITE PERENNIALS 



and hybrids of columbines shows them in all their 

 fantastic grace. There they seem fit companions for 

 the irises, peonies, and the wonderful Azalea mollis, 

 leading them in the carnival of color. 



In early summer the sweet william, Dianthus bar- 

 batus, unfolds in the garden, sparingly at first, then 

 more generously, until it bears a mass of small flowers 

 in a compact, erect head. They appear well at the edge 

 of a border, making a considerable display. The 

 crimson variety is perhaps the least pleasing, and the 

 most difficult to handle on account of its pronounced 

 color. 



D. plumarius, the pheasant's eye pink, or cushion 

 pink, holds its bloom through July. It is really a 

 prettier plant than the sweet william, and one of delight- 

 ful fragrance. For edging a border it is also more 

 desirable, as it seldom grows higher than eight inches. 



Gaillardias, or blanket flowers, are satisfactory peren- 

 nials to grow near the salt spray, since they bloom 

 particularly freely. Usually, they begin about the 

 tenth of June, and from then on until overcome by 

 frost, each day shows a greater number of effective 

 yellow flowers with deep red centers. Blanket flowers 

 come from the western United States. In fact, their 

 appearance suggests that they might feel at home in the 

 land of the red man. When used in narrow garden beds, 

 no edging plant is necessary, as their long-stemmed 

 flowers droop over and form a border. They require 

 considerable winter protection. 



For cutting purposes blanket flowers are very accept- 

 able, and they remain fresh in water for the greater 



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