64 THE BOOK OF GARDEN DESIGN 
vernale, is a true perennial, which is not the case with 
several members of the same family. 
All attain a height of 6 feet or over. 
Oenothera.—Evening Primrose. Several varieties, in 
spite of their name, bloom during the day. The Sun- 
drops (Oe. fruticosa) with richly coloured flowers, and 
strong, shrubby habit look charming in the mixed 
border. 
Coreopsis Grandiflora.—The finest of all the Tickseeds, 
with beautiful flowers on long stems. Especially 
adapted for cutting. This should be grown in every 
garden. 
Doronicum Plantagineum Excelsum.—Leopard’s Bane. 
During the early spring and summer months, this is one 
of the gayest plants in the garden. D. Harpur Crewe is 
the best. 
Lilium Testaceum.—Nankeen Lily. This beautiful lily 
resembles the well-known Madonna in habit, but the 
delicate apricot blooms, which are fragrant, make it a 
welcome addition to the section embracing yellow flowers. 
A good lily for town gardens. 
Anthemis Tinctoria.Camomile. Generally called the 
Sulphur Marguerite. A dainty flower, unequalled for 
cutting. On good soil it grows very free and bushy. 
Hemerocallis.—Day Lilies. These are delicately scented, 
and the foliage of a well grown clump affords a welcome 
break in the border. H. flava is the best known. 
Any of the above would be suitable as intermediates 
between the tall growing plants at the back and the 
dwarf subjects in front, of which the following are 
desirable. 
Alyssum.—A,. saxatile, Gold Dust, as its name suggests, 
produces myriads of golden blossoms. It flowers in 
spring and succeeds best in an open, sunny position. 
Cheiranthus Alpinus.—Alpine Wallflower. A dwarf 
plant, very suitable for edging. 
