THE HARDY BORDER 



HE most satisfactory garden 

 of flowering plants for small 

 places, all things considered, 

 is one composed of hardy 

 herbaceous perennials and 

 biennials. 



This for several reasons: 



1st. — Once thoroughly established they are 

 good for an indefinite period. 



2d. — It is not necessary to " make garden " 

 annually, as is the case where annuals are de- 

 pended on. 



3d. — They require less care than any other 

 class of plants. 



4th. — Requiring less care than other plants, 

 they are admirably adapted to the needs of those 

 who can devote only a limited amount of time 

 to gardening. 



5th. — They include some of the most beautiful 

 plants we have. 



6th. — By a judicious selection of kinds it is 

 possible to have flowers from them from early in 

 spring till late in fall. 



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