HARDY PERENNIALS 
INTRODUCTORY 
OUR subject is no new one, and indeed, the 
books of both scientific and popular character 
that have been pubHshed to meet the demand for 
information on Hardy plants are so plentiful that 
some may ask if there is need or room for more. 
We have studied this question, and have decided 
that there is both room and need for a comprehensive 
book, that shall deal with the whole extensive and 
varied range of plants that are embraced by the 
term * Hardy Perennials,' describing their char- 
acteristics, purposes, and treatment, in such a 
manner that those who do not know may learn, 
whilst at the same time the more advanced and 
experienced plantsman may read without boredom 
but with enjoyment and profit. 
The task we have thus self-imposed is admittedly 
not easv, but of material with which to deal there 
is no lack, for the introduction and production of 
new species, garden varieties and hybrids among 
the many genera to be dealt with has proceeded of 
late years at a rapid pace, whilst in regard to cultural 
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