THE HARDY BORDER 



so tliickly set along the stalk that a stronger 

 color-elFect is given, but they are really no finer 

 than the single sorts, so far as general effect is 

 concerned. Indeed, I think I prefer the single 

 kinds because the rich and peculiar markings of 

 the individual flower show to much better ad- 

 vantage in them than in the doubles, whose multi- 

 plicity of petals hides this very pleasing variega- 

 tion. But I would not care to go without either 

 kind. 



Coreopsis lanceolata is a very charming plant 

 for front rows, especially if it can have a place 

 where it is given the benefit of contrast with a 

 white flower, like the Daisy. In such a location 

 its rich golden yellow comes out brilliantly, and 

 makes a most effective point of color in the 

 border. 



Perennial Phlox, all things considered, de- 

 serves a place very near ta the head of the list of 

 our very best hardy plants. Perhaps if a vote 

 were taken, it would be elected as leader of its 

 class in point of merit. It is so entirely hardy, 

 so sturdy and self-reliant, so wonderfully florif- 

 erous, and so rich and varied in color that it is 

 almost an ideal plant for border-use. It varies 

 greatly in habit. Some varieties attain a height 

 of five feet or more. Others are low gi'owers, — 



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