THE ORNAMENTAL PLANTS — PERENNIALS 273 
SEPTEMBER 
Japanese Wind-flower, Anemone Japonica. 2 ft. August—October. 
Flowers large, bright red. One of the best autumn flowers. 
A. Japonica var. alba. Flowers pure white, with yellow centers. 
Fine for cutting. 
OcTOBER 
Hardy Chrysanthemums. The Chinese and Japanese Chrysanthemums, 
so well known, are hardy in light, well-drained soils, if well protected 
with litter or leaves during the winter,and in such situations will 
stand without protection south of Indianapolis. Chrysanthemums 
are gross feeders, and should have a rich soil. (See page 365.) 
But there is a race of hardier or border chrysanthemums that is again 
coming into favor, and it is sure to give much satisfaction to those who 
desire flowers in latest fall. These chrysanthemums are much like 
‘the “artemisias” of our mother’s gardens, although improved in size, 
form, and in range of color. 
One hundred extra-hardy perennial herbs. 
The following list of 100 ‘‘best hardy perennials” is adapted 
from areport of the Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Ontario. 
These plants are chosen from over 1000 species and varieties 
that have been on trial at that place. Those considered to be 
the best twenty-five for Canada are marked by a dagger (7); 
and those native to North America by an asterisk (*). 
Achillea Ptarmica flore pleno. — Height, 1 foot; in bloom fourth week 
of June; flowers, small, pure white, double, and borne in clusters; 
blooming freely throughout the summer. f 
Aconitum autumnale. — Height, 3 to 4 feet; September; flowers, 
bluish purple, borne in loose panicles. 
Aconitum Napellus. — Height, 3 to 4 feet; July; flowers, deep blue, 
borne ona large terminal spike; desirable for the rear of the border. 
Adonis vernalis. — Height, 6 to 9 inches; first week of May; flowers, 
large, lemon-yellow, borne singly from the ends of the stems. 
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