Grouping achieve individuality, lean over from their base, and form a 
Eremuri mighty plume; then come the nipping frosts of April and May 
which sear and scorch the unprotected foliage and ruin its 
appearance. Even a sheet of newspaper may be sufficient 
covering, but if very severe the frost may shrivel the leaves 
through the paper, and it is better to arrange some more 
effective shelter on supports which can be placed in position at 
nightfall and should be removed during the day, for the plants 
must have all the light and air they can get. 
After the foliage has ripened and died down the plants 
should not be watered, for much moisture or a damp position 
is then detrimental to them. In their own country the flowering 
season is followed by a long, scorching summer without rain, 
during which the roots rest. 
Eremuri would look well massed in front of a background 
of Prunus Pissardii, so arranged as to form a shelter from north 
and east winds. The rich maroon foliage would show off 
the tall, pale, flower-spikes of the Himalaicus, Robustus, and 
Elwesianus varieties to advantage. 
Other plants that might be associated with Eremuri for 
effect would be guilegias—especially Carulea hybrids — 
German Irises of sympathetic colours, Pancratium Illyricum, 
Pyrethrums (pink and white), Peonies (Albiflora and Rosea), 
or carpeting plants such as Silene pendula flore pleno, Iberis, 
or Saponaria ocymoides splendens. Care should, however, 
be taken that the Eremuri are not choked or encroached upon, 
for they require space and light, and must not be allowed to 
crowd each other. 
W. W. Ricumonp Powe Lt. 
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