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HERBACEOUS GARDEN 
P. Mrs Amos Perry. Salmon-pink. 
P. Marie Studholm. Salmon-pink. 
P. Salmon Queen. Salmon-red. 
These grow from 2 to 3 and 4 feet high and flower in May and 
June and occasionally in September. Propagated by division in 
early autumn or seed. 
P. pilosmn. Flowers rich red or orange, 1 to 2 feet high, 
having leaves and stalks flowering in summer and some- 
times autumn. Division or seed. 
PELARGONIUM, “Stork’s Bill.” (N.O. Geraniacese.) 
Showy and handsome plants liking good soil, but not particular 
as to situation. Flowers rose-colour veined with dark shade, 
1 to i\ feet high, flowering in late summer. Likes well-drained, 
warm, and sunny corner, and sandy soil. Division or seed. 
PENTSTEMON, “Beard Tongue.” (N.O. Scrophulariacese.) 
Beautiful border plants, many of which are hardy if on well- 
drained soil raised above the level. They dislike alternate frost 
and wet, and should be planted in well-enriched, sandy loam in 
open, sunny situation and given plenty of water in summer. 
P. pentstemon barbatus. Scarlet flowers in pendent bells, on 
long slender stalks, 2 to 4 feet high, and suitable for 
growing near the front of border on account of its grace- 
ful and delicate form. Flowers July and September. 
Division or seed. 
P. cceruleus. 18 inches. Pale lilac. Flowering June and July. 
P. glaber. 6 and 12 inches. Flowering June and August. 
With various shades of blue and mauve and several 
improved varieties such as Brandegeii and speciosus. 
P. Pfartwegii. The garden form which produces so many 
beautiful forms, none of which are hardy without a cold 
frame in winter. Cuttings should always be freshly made 
in autumn. 
PETASITES (Syn. Tussilago). (N.O. Composite.) 
P. fragrans (the Winter Heliotrope). Fragrant heliotrope- 
scented flowers which appear during the winter months. 
A good plant for naturalising. Too coarse for most 
borders and not recommended. 
P. japonica gigantea. A good variety for the wild garden, 
with very large foliage. 
