66 THE BOOK OF GARDEN DESIGN 
Iris Pallida.—Great Purple Flag. The stately, sword- 
like leaves rising in sheaves amid the border plants are 
most welcome, and the rich velvety colouring of the 
quaint flowers must appeal to all. The variety Mandra- 
hisca should also be grown. 
The following are dwarf growing subjects :— 
Veronica.—Speedwell. Among the varieties having 
flowers of a true blue shade are dentata and incana, the 
latter with pretty silvery foliage. V. prostrata is a free 
bloomer of dwarf, spreading habit. 
Gentiana Acaulis.—Gentianella. One of the most 
beautiful blue flowers we have. 
Statice.—Sea Lavender. The small flowers borne on 
wiry stems may be cut and used for winter decoration. 
S. Jatifolia is the finest of the genus. 
Ajuga Osnafera.—Bugle. These plants bear close spikes 
of small flowers, and the effect, when boldly grouped, is 
decidedly pleasing. 
Anemone Angulosa.—Great Hepatica. A larger flower 
than the Common Hepatica; it does best in partial 
shade. 
The scarcity of really good blue flowers is known to 
every gardener who has made a special study of colour 
effect. Certainly the range is limited, but we are apt 
to be somewhat conservative in our choice, and many 
desirable plants which are now seldom seen might be 
included with advantage. 
PLaNntTs wiTH FLoweERS IN SHADES OF RED. 
Kniphofia.—Torch Lilies. The old Torch Lily of the 
cottage gardens has been superseded by some of the new 
hybrids. One of the finest of the group is K. Burchelli, 
with purple spotted stem. XK. nobilis is another beautiful 
variety. Except in quite sheltered situations Kniphofias 
should be protected with a covering of ashes or dry litter 
during winter. 
