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GARDENING IN THE SOUTHWEST 
Rose and 
Vink 
Shades 
Rose 
Tones 
Blooming late in the summer comes the unusual Spider or Guernsey 
Lily and the wine-cups of the Hybranthus Lily and the native 
Primrose. The Cypress vine and the Scarlet Runnerbean carry the 
reds on the trellises while Portulaca (Flowering Moss) carpets the 
ground from early summer until late fall. Kochi and Poinsettia are 
brilliant foliage-plants, the former turning its gayest after frost, 
while the latter is fatally sensitive to a breath of cold air. Agarita 
(our native Barberry), with our native Holly and Yaupon are 
cherished all through the winter for their brilliant red berries, 
while Sumac (Rhus) flames when October nights bring frost. 
Certain plants may be had both in the bright or dull reds and 
in the paler rose tones. Among these are the Tulips, Amaryllis, Iris 
and Flowering Almond which bloom in the early spring. Gladioli, 
Sweetpeas, Phlox, Tropical Waterlilies, Pyrethrum (Painted 
Daisies) and Climbing Roses bloom valiantly until the heat of 
summer descends. Bush Roses that blossom twice, together with 
Altheas (shrubs), Zinnias, Crape Myrtle, Touch-me-nots and Snap¬ 
dragons are lovely throughout summer and fall. 
In the rose tones only are the early blooriling Bleeding-Heart 
and Flowering Peach. Weigelia soon follows and the double rose 
Tulips, Poppies and Larkspur bloom together. The pink Crinums 
come in the late summer with the Speciosum Lily, and are followed 
closely by Cleome, the Sedums and that lovely vine known as 
Queen’s Wreath. 
White flowers for purity and moonlight! What could be daintier 
than the early spring Snowdrops (Galanthus), Rainlilies, Snowflakes 
(Leucojum vernum), or the trailing Star Jasmine! Pure white 
hyacinths perfume the air that is wafted over them. Spirea, or 
Bridal Wreath, trails long graceful sprays over low- 
growing Pansies. Delicate Baby’s Breath (Gypsophi- 
la), single Poppy-cups, large and small, golden-cen- 
tered Daisies, all are brought by Spring. The revered 
White Flag (Iris Florentina), beloved for ages by 
the Mohammedans, precedes Regale, Easter and Ma¬ 
donna Lilies. The tall Hollyhocks, double and single 
in variety, Larkspur, Gladioli, Achillea, Mock Orange, 
