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in pure yellow, yellow and orange, and yellow and red. Authorities say 
it should be lifted each autumn and replanted in the spring; but mine 
are hardy if planted in a warm sheltered position and well mulched. 
Give a well-drained soil in a sunny location, also moisture. There is a 
pink variety. See Pink Per., August. 
SUNFLOWER (Helianthus decapetalus multiflorus). 3-6 ft. A very 
choice variety of hardy Sunflower, bearing close heads of rayed yellow 
flowers resembling the Dahlia, in groups of three on branching terminal 
stems. 
SUNFLOWER (H. letiflorus). 4-6 ft. Resembles the yellow Daisy 
in its flower, and comes just after it in time of blooming, but is taller 
and much handsomer. Spreads badly at the root. 
SUNFLOWER (H. mollis grandiflorus). A cultivated form of H. mollis 
with soft, woolly, whitish leaves and many small yellow-rayed flowers; 
must have a moist soil as it suffers from drought. 
SUNFLOWER. Slender or Graceful (Helianthus orgyalis). 6-10 ft. 
A very tall, slender variety, not branching, with drooping lily-shaped 
leaves, surmounted by clusters of pale yellow flowers. If nipped when 
young, the plant will not grow so high, and it will induce a branching 
growth. Excellent to plant among tall shrubs. Give a rich loam, 
moisture and full sun. 
For general culture give a rich soil, full sun and water during the 
blooming season. Keep seed-vessels picked off to promote bloom. 
Propagate by seed and division of the root which spreads freely. . 
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare, var. crispum). 4 ft. A handsome 
variety with cut leaves, bearing many flat heads of pale yellow flowers. 
Any good soil is suitable; increased by division of the root. 
SEPTEMBER 
YELLOW PERENNIALS 
ARTICHOKE. Jerusalem (Helianthus tuberosa). 5-6 ft. Usually 
grown for its root as a vegetable, but also can be used as a green back- 
ground for lower plants. Bears flowers resembling the yellow Daisy. 
It spreads rapidly in all directions from the root and should not be 
planted where it cannot be controlled. Is good as a hedge. Give any 
good soil; propagated by its running tubers. 
