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daisies, give one white and orange representatives of this family for 
diversification in the semi-dry garden. These are friendly with the 
taller-growing yellow Helianthemums (Sun Rose), the Helianthus 
Maximiliani (and other native Sunflowers), and the orange Heli- 
opsis. The Marigolds, and Lantana (native) have also the same 
intense orange-red tones. 
It seems all the fire-tones (that is, those hues of orange and red, 
varying to the blue-purples of flame) thrive in the heat of the 
sun. The range of colors of those flowering plants that seem un¬ 
affected by scorching weather are similar, too, to those that come 
with the Fall season. The pastel-tones, particularly the shades of 
rose and pink, pale greens, blues, yellows and lavenders, are rare 
compared with the stronger, more vivid tones. 
Zinnias, both short and tall, the Achilleas (Yarrow), and the 
several varieties of Goldenrod (Solidago) contrast in degree, yet 
are most friendly with the more intense orange of the Wall flow¬ 
ers and the native Ascelepias tuberosa (Butterfly Milkweed). The 
brilliant red of Celosia (Cockscomb) must be placed carefully, 
though as an accent it is most valuable; while for variation the 
wide-leafed Mulleins may be used, or Baptisia (False Indigo). 
The exclamation points, one might say, are the Gladioli, which 
bloom well, though are not as tall without water, and the tall spikes 
of the native purple Liatris (Blazing Star), Texas Plume (Gilia 
rubra) and the lovely Lilium speciosum. 
The low White Alyssum and the vari-colored Portulaca are un¬ 
tiring in flowering. Its short bloom-stalks and tendency to develop 
compactly makes the Alyssum an admirable border or rockery 
plant, demanding very little water after the root-growth has 
become well established in the Spring. Portulaca is of more sprawly 
growth and has the advantage of not being restricted to all white 
flowers. It is very gay and makes a charming ground-cover, on a 
hillside or where grass is difficult to grow in any spot that is in 
full sun. It is flatter than the ground Myrtle (Vinca Minor) which, 
however, prefers the semi-shade, Mimosa (or creeping Sensitive- 
plant) with its fluffy, rosy-pink balls or the variety with golden 
yellow balls, and the Passion-flower’s (Passiflora coerula) heaven- 
The Fire 
Tones 
Orange 
Low- 
Growing 
Drought- 
Resistant 
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