40 HARDY PERENNIALS 
such a divergence of stature, form, manner of growth 
and time of flowering, that a representative collec- 
tion will occupy a respectably large garden with a 
variety of situation exposure, or elevation, and 
requiring sometimes special preparations of soil to 
meet the varying requirements of the different kinds. 
Liliums may be instanced as such a class of 
plants, and years of engrossing interest and enjoy- 
able work may be occupied in establishing a repre- 
sentative collection. 
-The Iris family with its many sections provides 
us with cheap, easily grown but very beautiful 
types and varieties that are quite within the scope 
of the humblest cottager, the veriest novice or the 
most handicapped town gardener. There are like- 
wise choice rarities that scarcely conform to the 
description of 'the Poor Man's Orchids' in the 
matter of cost, but which can certainly vie with the 
aristocrats of Flora's kingdom so far as loveliness is 
concerned, whilst they will engage the most leisured 
enthusiast who would seek to provide for all classes 
and varieties the environment that will ensure 
complete success and longevity. 
The available material and possibilities offered 
by hardy plants will be found adequate to meet all 
tastes and aspirations, and as the descriptive and 
cultural details of the many families are pondered 
and studied, the reader will judge what lines and 
methods and what plants will best meet his require- 
ments and facilities. 
