quality is not always conspicuous — save Bergamot and Tansy — 
but the tones of grays, pale and dark greens are many and 
beautiful. Another advantage for rough planting is that such 
herbs as would be suitable do not require rich soil nor much 
care, and their rapid spreading habit of growth is desirable in 
such a place. Of course there are others that need good soil, 
care and winter protection, but they will repay you for that 
attention. 
Ruta graveolens — grows into a rounded plant of soft Rue 
gray-green, about three feet high, that with its graceful fine 
foliage would distinguish any garden border. The irregular 
umbels of pale yellow flowers rise a foot higher than the leaves, 
the newer growth of which is much warmer in tone than the 
older part of the plant. This quality makes a charming color 
combination. Perennial, but apt to kill back rather far, breaking 
freely from the main stalks. 
Anthemis nobilis — covers the ground with a mat of fine-cut Chamomile 
downy foliage, of excellent bright green, that spreads rather 
slowly. In July it has many bright yellow buttons for bloom, 
like a low Costmary. Perennial and hardy. 
Artemisa Absinthium — makes an excellent mass of rather Wormwood 
coarse growth, very loose in its appearance. The tall angular 
stems, four to six feet high, are covered with finely cut dark 
green leaves that are pale gray underneath, and are terminated 
by panicles of greenish or yellowish flower heads in July. Hardy 
perennial. 
Artemisa Abrotanum, — "Old Man" beloved of our grand- Southern 
mothers, is very hardy and once established makes a four-foot Wood 
mass of feathery gray-green branches. It is easily trimmed into 
compact formal shape and is beautiful among evergreens. If 
allowed to spread it makes an irregular growth that is very 
picturesque. Hardy perennial, easily increased from cuttings. 
Salvia Sclarea — grows in large low clumps of coarse leaf- Clary 
age resembling dock, but of a lovely dull green. The flower 
stalks rise in quite a mass about four feet high, thickly covered 
with light decorative bracts shading from white to pink. The 
flowers are small, white and resemble mint. The effect is unusual 
and very beautiful. Blooms from late June to September, and 
while a biennial, seeds freely. 
Allium Sckoenoprasum — despite its culinary heritage can Chives 
be used to advantage, particularly Burbank's new varieties 
Giant and Imperial. The circular tufts of garlic-like dark 
green growth are completely covered in June with {. -bular 
heads of a lovely lavender. These are excellent for cutth give 
forth no odor, and combined with Forget-me-nots (a abtle 
thought) make a striking arrangement. 
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