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graceful and is nearly always in flower. Give a good rich soil. Propa- 
gate by division, cuttings or layering. 
St. Joun’s-Worr (Hypericum calycinum). 1-3 ft. A rapidly 
spreading low shrub with dark glossy leaves, large yellow flowers 3 in. 
across, and showy reddish stamens. Used as a carpet under trees in 
England. Prefers a sandy loam. Give sun or partial shade; protect 
in winter. Propagate by division of the root or cuttings. 
St. Joun’s-Wort (H. densiflorum). 4-6 ft. A very branching 
variety with small conspicuous flowers, less than an inch across, in com- 
pound cymes; adapts itself to sandy barren soil, though it prefers better 
conditions. 
St. Joun’s-Wort (H. Moserianum). 2-3 ft. A recent introduction 
with slender branching and drooping stems, free flowering, though the 
blooms do not open at the same time; blossoms 2 in. across, of golden 
yellow, and brilliant reddish stamens. Blooms the entire season. Give 
a sheltered sunny position as it is not always hardy in New England. 
One of the best varieties. 
Sr. Joun’s-Wort (H. prolijicum). 4-6 ft. Shrub with widely 
spreading head, branches light red, flowers large and showy in terminal 
clusters. , 
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YELLOW PERENNIALS 
ASCLEPIAS, see Butterfly Weed. 
BLACK-EvED SusAN, CONE FLOWER (Rudbeckia hiria). 2-3 ft. A 
branching variety of the native yellow Daisy with flat or broadly con- 
ical purplish-brown disk and brilliant yellow or orange rays. Under 
cultivation it makes a gorgeous showing in rich soil and full sun. It is 
excellent in dry situations. Do not let it go to seed. 
BLANKET FLOWER, see Gaillardia. 
BurrerFty WEED (Asclepias tuberosa). 1-2 ft. A very showy 
plant with bright orange flowers in umbels scattered along terminal 
stems that branch divergently at the top. Give a dry sandy soil and 
sunny situation. Disturb as little as possible; increase by division. 
CHamomite (Anthemis tinctoria, var. Kelwayii). 1} ft. A bushy 
plant with a long season of bloom; has bright yellow rayed heads as 
large as the Ox-Eye Daisy; a tubular disk and much-divided leaves. 
Give any good soil and propagate by division or seed, and full sun. 
