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neutral to semi-acid soil. Sweet Alyssum, with the Dogtoothed 
Violets and the Hybranthus, are among the few which will flour¬ 
ish in heavy shade. Yet there is another ground cover that is much 
more delicate, known by many names, some of which are Ground 
Ivy, Creeping Charlie, etc. (Nepeta hederacea), which also spreads 
so rapidly that it takes watchful care to keep it within bounds. 
In general one may say that practically all plants that are grown 
in other sections of the country will thrive in the semi-shade in 
the Southwest, if their required soil conditions are supplied. In 
fact, practically all of our plants, even some of the Roses, will give 
better results if shaded from the strong afternoon sun. Yet care 
must be taken to avoid planting under those shrubs and trees that 
have a network of roots near the surface, such as Ligustrums and 
Elms, for these consume the food in the soil, being gross feeders. 
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