February, 1917 
THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
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The Pearl Achillea; white flowers, plant Rudbeckia speciosa or Newmanni. Yel- The Valerian, Centranthus ruber; flowers Iceland Poppy, Papaver nudicaule; flowers red. 
spreads rapidly low Cone Flower pink or white yellow, white 
Arabis albida (Rock Cress). Arabis albida 
is better than alpina, having larger flowers. 
Double forms of both to be had in plants. 
One of our earliest flowers, and on account of 
its precocity should be planted extensively. 
Arenaria montana (Sandwort). A beautiful 
little alpine producing masses of charming 
white single flowers in sunshine. 
Armeria latifolia (Thrift). Forms dense 
tufts of foliage. Flowers borne on long stems 
well above the leaves. The form known as 
A. formosa is the most popular and best for 
garden use. 
Bocconia cordata (Plume Poppy). A stately 
plant for the back of the border or as speci- 
mens on the lawn. Very free-growing and 
must be restrained. 
Campanula carpatica (Carpathian Harebell). 
The plant forms dense tufts above which rise 
the clear porcelain blue flowers. Var. alba 
has white flowers, but otherwise similar. 
Centaurea (Sweet Sultan). My favorite 
perennial of the Corn 
Flower type is dealbata 
which lasts well when cut. 
C. montana is a perennial 
Cornflower much grown for 
cutting. 
Centranthus ruber (Val- 
erian). Ruber has bright 
rose-red flowers varying to 
pink. Var. alba is white, 
easily raised. 
Cerastium tomentosum 
(Snow in Summer). As a 
silvery-gray border plant 
this old-fashioned favorite 
is stdl without a peer. 
Cheiranthus Allioni (Wall 
Flower). Better fitted to 
American gardens than the 
true Wall Flower from 
which it differs in having 
yellow instead of brown 
flowers. A supposed hybrid 
and sometimes biennial. 
Chrysanthemum. The single forms of the 
common hardy chrysanthemums are easily 
raised from seed and will flower the first year; 
they have been selected to light colors and 
are effective for decoration. Shasta Daisy 
(C. maximum, var.) is offered in several single 
and double forms which vary much from seed. 
C. coccineum (Pyrethrum) is a charming hardy 
plant, producing large daisy-like flowers in a 
wide range of colors from white to crimson. 
Particularly suited to a rich soil. 
Coreopsis grandiflora (Calliopsis). One of 
our best hardy perennials. Fine for cutting. 
Most prolific in bloom. Self sows. 
Delphinium (Larkspur). The finest form 
for cutting is Belladonna. From seed the 
colors vary from light to dark blue. 
Dianthus plumarius (Pheasant-eye Pink). 
Deliciously fragrant, and most profuse bloom- 
ing. It is most at home where it can ramble 
over rocks and spread without interference. 
D. deltoides grows nine inches high and has 
rose-colored flowers, smaller. 
Echinacea purpurea (Purple Cone Flower). 
A very showy and strong growing plant, use- 
ful alike for cutting and border decoration. 
Gives an unusual color in its season. 
Echinops sphaerocephalus (Globe Thistle). 
A stately border plant, with blue flower heads 
which change to white with age. 
Erigeron speciosus (Fleabane). Sometimes 
catalogued as Stenactis. Several varieties. 
Grandiflorus has larger daisy-like flowers and 
deeper color than the type. The flowers sug- 
gest the native Asters, but come earlier. 
Eryngium giganteum (Sea Holly). Hand- 
some thistle-like foliage, and very striking 
when in flower, the whole plant having a 
metallic blue lustre. The flower heads can be 
dried for winter decoration. 
Eupatorium Fraseri (Snakeroot). Resem- 
bling the Perennial Ageratum. I here is also 
a fine lavender kind, coelestinum. The form 
known as Fraseri (suited to poor sandy soils,) 
is E. aromaticum melissoides much like the 
white Snakeroot common in woods. 
Gaillardia grandiflora (Blanket flower). 
One of the best twelve perennials. Unsur- 
passed for cutting, as it blooms continuously 
in any soil. 
Geum (Avens). Mrs. Bradshaw is a fine 
double flowered variety of the “Avens.” Ex- 
cellent for rock garden or in front of border. 
In full sunlight plants resemble the Straw- 
berry. G. miniatum is smaller, and a supposed 
hybrid. In catalogues as G. coccineum, but 
really G. Chiloense. 
Glaucium luteum (Horned Poppy). Attrac- 
tive glaucous foliage, large orange-yellow 
poppy-like flowers. 
Gypsophila paniculata (Baby Breath). Also 
known as the Gauze Flower. Much used in 
association with other flowers to give airiness. 
1 here is also a double flowered form of which 
a small percentage only comes true from seed. 
Helenium autumnale (Sneezewort). This is 
one of the very best late 
flowering yellow perennials. 
Improved varieties in 
darker colors including red- 
brown, can be had in plants; 
do not come true from seed. 
Heliopsis scabra (Heli- 
opsis). Resembles the Sun- 
flower. The double yellow 
flowers of var. zinniaeflora 
are of much value for cut- 
ting. 
Hesperis (Sweet Rocket). 
An old sweet scented favor- 
ite that delights in heavy 
soil. One of the real typical 
old-fashioned flowers. 
Hibiscus (Rose Mallow). 
The immense flowers are 
either white, rose or crim- 
son colored. Fine for back 
of border or as specimens. 
Starts growth late. Many 
garden forms are offered. 
All desirable. 
Iberis sempervirens (Candytuft). Perennial 
Candytuft is much like the annual but per- 
sists. An extremely free-flowering ever-green. 
Linaria Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy). Self 
sows freely. Suited to moist partially shaded 
site. Behaves as an annual because frost 
kills it, but comes up from seed. Continuous 
bloomer. 
Linum perenne (Flax). The plant makes a 
slender growth, carrying its flowers in grace- 
1‘lutne Poppy, Bocconia cordata; tall New Perpetual Tritoma, The Globe Thistles are blue colored 
growing plant for background flowers first year throughout plant and flower 
