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| Potted Plants. 
PERENNIALS last for years in the 
‘ground. One plant in New England has 
been recorded at four generations. 
HARDINESS is sufficient to grow most 
Kinds up to Zone IV. Extra hardy sorts 
include: Aquilegia, Campanulas, Dian- 
thus, Delphinium, Hemerocallis, Iris, Lil- 
ium, Peony, Phlox. 

Root Clumps. Most perennials come as 
sketched above. Work the loose earth 
well in among the roots; spread roots 
gently to allow this. Water well to settle. 
If growth has started, shade from direct 
sun first few days. 
The mass of roots is al- 
ready in a little earth ball. Press earth 
‘around ball and water. Very easy. 
Tap-rooted Plants. Some tap roots 
must be preserved; others can be cut. If 
the tap root is present on arrival, do not 
|) break: Dig a deep narrow hole. 


Fleshy, Bulb-like Roots. These are 
very easy to plant. Merely set and firm 
earth around. 
rysanthemums: September Dawn 
PART Vill Pp 
ERENNIALS 
OX these eight pages is packed more in- 
formation and variety than in many a 
large perennial catalog. Strong, sturdy field- 
grown clumps are offered, except for kinds 
that do best in pots. Perennials are not 
shipped until late April and May as a rule, 
but ORDER NOW. We'll ship at the right 
eee ot f time. 
PLANNING A PERENNIAL BED 
We have made below two demonstration plans using 
only material offered on pages 42, 43. (With the larger 
choice given by the pages following, greater ease of plan- 
ning will result.) The first step is to run through the lists; 
jot down all kinds that will grow on your location. After 
each name mark height—low, medium or tall. Group the 
names in three lots—late, early and all-season bloomers. 
Begin with the favorite flower: In the 
sunny border below, Delphinium: Tall, 
late; space 12 inches. On paper marked 
in foot squares draw three square feet 
(any shape) and write 3 Delphinium. 
(This is minimum, fewer make no show.) 
Now the late garden is established as 
blue. A companion plant is all-season 
Aster Frikarti. Heighten the early blue 
with Anchusa. Yellow is a fine comple- 
mentary: Put Chrysanthemum and 
other yellow plants in front. For each, 
the planting distance is carefully 
Complete, 21 plants above $8.70 
Yellow Spoon 

drawn. Change with the eraser until 
you get it to suit available space. 
The shade border: On the right is an 
early blue with all-season pink, yellow 
and bluish mixtures behind. In the 
center early red, at the left early orange. 
Later, on the left is a white, with a rose 
behind it and orange beyond. At right, 
again the all-season pinks, blues, and 
yellows. Here the favorite plant is 
Aquilegia (Columbine) and the whole 
garden matches them, with the blazing 
Astilbe for early flash. 
Complete, 24 plants above $11.80 
Red Riding Hood 

