SUMMER-FLOWERING HELIOPSIS 
To get variety in color in these stand- 
by plants, start with Heliopsis patula for 
a good semi-double, golden orange. Un- 
questionably hardy, this newest Heliopsis 
is famous for its ability to produce great 
numbers of flowers all Summer long on 
plants 2 to 3 feet tall. Foliage is a good 
deep green and the flowers make ex- 
cellent cutflowers. Any rich garden soil 
will grow this Heliopsis. 
COLORFUL PENTSTEMON 
Not all of our favorite Perennials have 
everything, but for some real outstanding 
colors try Pentstemon. ‘Though it has not 
always proved hardy, it is well worth 
the extra trouble a little winter protection 
might be. ‘The colors run from deep pink 
in dark red, on foliage that seems to be 
pest free. The flower form is very simi- 
lar to the foxglove flower. Pentstemon 
blooms all summer long, and prefers a 
sunny location with a rich, loamy soil. 
PLATYCODONS 
Some perennials especially desirable in 
this area do much better if planted and 
then left undisturbed in that location. 
One of these is Platycodon (Balloon 
flower) offered in two forms: Grandi- 
florum with a height at maturity of about 
20 inches; and Mariesi as a dwarf, grow- 
ing to about 12 inches. Platycodon pre- 
fers a sunny location, but is not to be 
overlooked for use in partial shade. Some- 
times mixing sand in the bed, or raising 
the level of the bed corrects the drainage 
problem. Platycodon blooms all Summer, 
and is offered in blue, white and flesh 
pink. A light well drained soil is best for 
this perennial. 
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ROSES WITHOUT ROSE BEDS 
Here is an idea that is worth consider- 
ing for your perennial border. Try Flori- 
bunda roses to insure constant summer 
bloom. Floribunda roses are characteris- 
tically floriferous and neat. We think 
they will be right at home planted here 
and there among your perennials. This 
type of rose seldom gets over two feet 
tall, never crowds either above or below 
the ground. 
You will probably want to start with 
Fashion, but be sure to look over the 
complete list of Floribunda roses in this 
list. 
EXQUISITE FALL FLOWERS 
Easily Grown 
Anemone Japonica should be massed 
in your perennial borders whether part 
shade or sun. 
Plants grow fast if supplied with suff- 
cient moisture during dry months. All 
the varieties bloom profusely from Sep- 
tember into November and are excellent 
for cutting, We have imported several 
new ones this year. An especially beautiful 
variety is Anemone Alba. Single white 
blossoms similar to dogwood blooms. 
Plant grows from 3 to 4 ft. high. A well- 
established clump of this is surely a mag- 
nificent sight and has no equal among fall 
flowers. If at first you do not succeed 
with Anemones, don’t give up, try again. 
They reward your effort and once you 
have a well-established plant, it will grace 
your garden for years and years. Keep in 
mind that they like a rather moist soil and 
are especially beautiful and successful in 
part shade near shrubs. 
Behnke Nurseries, Beltsville, Maryland 
