CONTINUOUS BLOOM IN AMERICA ^^^^ 



CXJLOB HEIGHT 



Various Phlox paniculata. The well-known, late-blooming July, late 

 variety. Not as frequent a bloomer as Miss Lingard. ^ 

 Allow about twelve stalks to a clump. Lift plant to 

 enrich soil every three years in the fall. Cut off 

 fading flowers to bring second bloom. The richer the 

 soil, the better the bloom. Don't let it suffer from 

 drought. 



Pink *Physostegia Virginica: False Dragon's-Head, Aug., late 

 ^^^^ Obedience. Two shades of pink, also white. Tu- ^-^^*- 

 bular flowers massed at the top of a spike which is 

 4 to 5 feet tall. The blossom suggests a little orchid. 

 Roots spread rapidly. A lovely flower for picking, 

 but it is not altogether desirable for a full garden 

 because of its spreading habit and its weak tone of 

 pink. The brilliant pink perennial Asters blooming at 

 the same time are preferable if color effect is the aim 

 of the gardener. This plant grows best in rich, light 

 soil and sun. Use only in a garden where there is 

 ample space to spare. Prop, by division in spring. 



Blue Plattcodon: Balloon Flower, Japanese Bellflower. July 

 Rich blue, also white, and white mixed with lavender. 

 The roots run deep and the soil needs to be deep and 

 rich and not too heavy. Slight winter protection is 

 required. Heavily covered with blossoms for three 

 weeks. Needs staking. Prop, in spring by seed or 

 division. In planting, don't bend long roots, but let 

 them go straight down. 



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