PLANTS FOR EDGING 



never had a plant that is easier to grow. It har- 

 monizes with everything. Seen against the green 

 of the lawn it is charming. All things considered, 

 it is an ideal plant for edging. In combination 

 with scarlet and yellow Coleus it is exceedingly 

 effective, because of its strong color-contrast. 



Most amateur gardeners are familiar with the 

 various merits of Coleus, Alternatheras, Achy- 

 ranthes, " Golden Feather " Pyrethrum, and 

 Centaurea maritima, better known as " Dusty 

 Miller " because of its gray foliage. These are 

 all good, when properly cared for, when used for 

 edging beds and borders. Especially so when 

 used with Cannas, Caladiums, and other plants 

 of striking foliage, where their rich colors take 

 the place of flowers. 



Phlox decussata, commonly known as " Moss 

 Pink " because of its fine foliage and bright pink 

 flowers, is a most excellent plant for the hardy 

 border, because it stands our winters quite as 

 well as the hardiest perennials. Early in spring 

 it will cover itself with charming blossoms that 

 are as cheerful to look at as the song of the robin 

 or the blue bird is to hear. It is a lovable little 

 thing, and has but one rival among early-flower- 

 ing plants for edging, and that rival is the 

 English Daisy. 



