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makes a tremendous bushy growth in rich soil; leaves much divided, 
scattered flowers pink 1 in. across. Propagated by seeds and division 
of the root. Of small beauty and almost impossible to uproot. 
MatlLow. Musk (Malva moschata). 2 ft. A beautiful variety with 
pale rose-colored flowers having a faint musk odor. For descrip- 
tion and culture see Mallow, Musk, White Per., July also a white 
variety. 
Mitroit. Rosy (Achillea millefolium roseum). 1-3 ft. A variety 
little known here but much prized in English gardens. Foliage much di- 
vided and fern-like; flowers borne on tall stems in flat heads of a deep 
rose color. Will thrive in any soil or situation and is propagated by seed 
or division of the root. July to Oct. In warmer climates from May to 
Oct. 
OBEDIENT Piant (Physostegia Virginiana). 2 ft. Already described 
under Blue Per. as a rosy lilac, but at times it is almost a pure pale pink. 
For culture see Obedient Plant, White Per., July. 
ONONIS ROTUNDIFOLIA, see Rest Harrow. 
Pea. Perennial (Lathyrus latifolius, var. Pink Beauty). 5 ft. A 
most desirable and vigorous plant, little cultivated in this country, but 
has several choice varieties white, white and pale pink, deep rose pink 
and red. Propagated by seeds which are self-sowing, or by careful di- 
vision of the root in Spring. Blooms all summer. For cultivation see 
Pea. Per. White Per., July. 
PENTSTEMON (P. campanulatus, var. roseus). 1-2 ft. This plant 
varies in cultivation from reddish purple to rose color and bears showy- 
lipped flowers in a one-sided cluster. While not difficult to cultivate, 
the Pentstemon suffers from wet more than cold during winter, and it 
should be planted in a well-drained location in a mixture of sand and 
rich loam. Propagated by seeds, cuttings or division of the root. 
PuysosTEGIA, see Obedient Plant. 
QUEEN OF THE Prarie (Spirea lobata; known also as S. venuista 
and Ulmaria rubra venuista). 2-5 ft. One of our most beautiful 
perennials. Bears enormous pinnate leaves and a loose branching pan- 
icle of pink flowers. It spreads readily from the root if given a deep 
rich soil, and is most effective when grown in masses. I once made the 
mistake of cutting away some of the coarse foliage in the spring to make 
room for other perennials, and in doing so cut the leaves from which 
spring the flower stalks, and thereby lost almost the entire bloom for 
that season. All the Spireas grow best in moist soil and present a poor 
