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Iris. Japanese (J. levigaia, also known as I. Kempjeri, var. 
Samidare and Bandai-nonami). Two yellow varieties of this choice 
plant. For culture, see Iris, Jap., White Per., July. 
LARKSPUR (Delphinium Zalil). 2 ft. A yellow variety with branch- 
ing stem, dark green finely divided leaves, and large pale sulphur- 
yellow flowers borne in long racemes on the branches from 8-16 in. long. 
For culture, see Larkspur, White Per., July. 
Lity. Batemanii (Lilium fulgens). 3 ft. A species with reddish 
apricot flowers. It should be surrounded by white flowers, for its color 
strikes a false note with most colors in the garden. For culture, see 
Lily, White Per., July. 
RUDBECKIA, see Black-Eyed Susan. 
St. Joun’s-Wort. Common (Hypericum perforatum). 1-2 ft. 
Makes a low spreading tuft of leafy stems, from which rise upright stems 
bearing leafy cymes of large golden-yellow flowers. Spreads by runners. 
Grows in poor soil and full sun; but is greatly improved if cultivated. 
Blooms a second time, if cut back. For shrubby var. see Yellow Shrubs, 
July and August. 
Sr. JoHn’s-Wort. Golden (Hypericum aureum). 2 ft. A showy 
perennial with bright orange yellow flowers 2 in. across in loose ter- 
minal clusters. 
St. Jonn’s-Worr. Great (Hypericum Ascryon). 2-5 ft. A strong 
woody herb with showy flowers, but smaller than the first named va- 
riety. St. John’s-Wort was supposed to drive away evil spirits, and on 
this account was planted near dwelling houses. Thrives in any soil 
or situation, but prefers moisture and shade; does well when planted 
under the drip of trees. Propagate by seeds and division of the root. 
For other varieties see Yellow Shrubs, July and August. 
SALVIA, FLOWERING SAGE (S. argeniea). 2 ft. Has silvery white 
foliage, yellow flowers, and is of prostrate growth. All Salvias should 
have rich moist soil. 
SNAPDRAGON (Antirrhinum majus, var. Golden Queen). A fine yellow 
dwarf variety. 1 ft. (A. var. Yellow) of the tall variety. 2} ft. A tender 
perennial, but hardy with me when mulched. For culture see Snap- 
dragon, White Per., July. 
SUNFLOWER. False, PrtcHER’s OXx-EYE (Heliopsis levis, var. Pit- 
cheriana). 3-4 ft. A bushy plant, spreading 3 ft. Golden yellow cup- 
shaped flowers 2 in. across. Give any good soil and sun. Propagate 
by seed and division. Blooms three months. 
