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HERBACEOUS GARDEN 
and include Langport, scarlet, Gloire de Nancy, pink, Pinkie, and 
Queen of the Whites. 
P. uliginosum (syn. Chrysanth . ulig.). Large, white, daisy- 
like flowers with long petals and greenish centres, in 
clusters on tall stalks with light green leaves. Flowering 
September, October, and November. Very effective and 
useful late plant. A gross feeder, and needs regular 
dividing. 6 to 8 feet high. Any soil or aspect. 
RANUNCULUS, “ Buttercup.” (N.O. Ranunculacese.) 
Excellent plants for the border, of easy cultivation, which do well 
in either a sunny or partially shaded position, and like a moist 
soil. From 1 to 3 feet. Division or seed. 
R. aconitifolius. White single flowers, fiorepleno , beautiful 
double, known as “ Fair Maids of France.” 
R. acris fi. pi. Double yellow. 
R. amplexicaulis. Large white flowers, glaucous-grey foliage. 
ROMNEYA, “Californian Tree Poppy.” 
(N.O. Papaveracese.) 
A charming plant or shrub with pure white flowers and golden- 
yellow stamens and deeply cut, glaucous green leaves. Hardy on 
warm border or near wall, liking old mortar-rubble at its roots, and 
resenting disturbance. Sandy or peaty loam and sunny aspect. 
Propagated from seed. Cannot be easily moved, and should be 
planted out from small pots in April. 
RUDBECKIA, “Cone-flower.” (N.O. Compositae.) 
Beautiful and showy border plants, useful for cutting, and not 
particular as to soil or aspect, if soil is well enriched. Propagated 
by division. In varying heights, and presenting a compact mass 
of colour in the border. 
R. Autumn Glory. Bright yellow with brown, cone-like centre. 
5 feet. September and October. 
R. califomica. Resembling the last, but 3 to 4 feet high, and 
flowering summer and autumn. 
R. Golden Glow. Bright yellow double. 5 J feet. September. 
R. purpurea. Dull crimson purple. Curious rather than 
attractive. 
R. speciosa or Newmani. Bright yellow, black disc in centre. 
2 feet. Masses well and does not mind shade. 
