Herbaceous Summer Bloomers

Achillea Millefolium rubra (Milfoil), red, m.

Achillea Ptarmica The Pearl, white, m.

Aconitum Fischeri, purplish blue, t.

Aconitum Napellus (Monk's Hood), blue, t.

Alstromeria aurantiaca, orange, t.

Alstromeria pelegrina, yellow striped rose, m., not quite hardy.

Anchusa Italica, blue, t.

Anemones. See special chapter.

Anthemis tinctoria, yellow, m. There are several good varieties of this useful plant, of which Kelwayi and Canary Bird may be named.

Anthericum Liliago (St. Bernard's Lily), white, m.

Anthericum Liliastrum (St. Bruno's Lily), white, m.

Asclepias tuberosa, orange, m.

Aster, perennial. See special chapter.

Astrantia major, striped, m.

Fig. Astrantia Major.

Bocconia cordata, buff, handsome foliage, t.

Buphthalmum salicifolium, yellow, m.

Campanula Carpatica, blue, d.

Campanula Carpatica alba, white, d.

Campanula Garganica, blue, d.

Campanula glomerata alba, white, m.

Campanula glomerata Dahurica, blue, m.

Campanula latifolia, blue, m.

Campanula latifolia alba, white, m.

Campanula Medium (Canterbury Bells), blue, rose and white, m., also duplex (Calycanthema), m. These should be treated as biennials.

Campanula persicifolia (Peach-leaved), blue, m.

Campanula persicifolia alba flore pleno, double white, d. to m.

Campanula Porienschlagiana, blue, d.

Centaurea macrocephala, yellow, t.

Centaurea montana, blue, m.

Chrysanthemum maximum, white, m.

Chrysanthemum maximum, King Edward VII., white, m.

Chrysanthemum maximum, Princess Henry, white, m.

Fig. Chrysanthemum Maximum Princess Henry.

Chrysanthemum florists' varieties. See special chapter.

Cimicifuga cordifolia, white, m.

Coreopsis grandiflora, yellow, m.

Coreopsis lanceolata, yellow, m.

Delphinium (Perennial Larkspur) nudicaule, orange, m.

Delphinium The following is a selection of florists' varieties, mostly blue, of various shades, tall, and of great value: - Beauty of Langport. Belladonna. Bleu Celeste. Captain Holford. Dorothy Kelway. John Bright. Persimmon. Portia. Princess of Wales. Salamander. Spinoza. The Queen.

Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), various colours, m. Raise from seed every year like Wallflowers.

Dianthus caesius (Cheddar Pink), pale rose, d.

Dianthus Caryophyllus (The Carnation). See special chapter.

Dianthus Chinensis (Indian Pink). The varieties Heddewigii and laciniatus are very useful. The former may be treated as an annual. Various colours, d.

Dianthus cinnabarinus, red, d.

Dianthus cruentus, scarlet, d.

Dianthus deltoides (Maiden Pink), pink, d.

Dianthus neglectus, rose, d.

Dianthus petraeus, white, d.

Dianthus plumarius (the Pink).

Dictamnus Fraxinella (Burning Bush), red, t.

Dictamnus Fraxinella albus, white, t.

Echinops Ritro, blue, t. Resembles the Eryngiums (Sea Hollies).

Erigeron glaucus, purple, d.

Erigeron speciosus, blue, m.

Erodium Manescavi (Heron's Bill), purple, d to m.

Eryngium Alpinum, blue, m. Thistle Holly.

Eryngium amethystinum, blue, m.

Eryngium Oliverianum, blue, m.

Funkia (Plantain Lily) ovata, lilac, d. to m.

Funkia ovata aureo - variegata, handsome foliage.

Funkia Sieboldiana, lilac, d.

Funkia subcordata, white, d. to m.

Gaillardia aristata, yellow, m.

Gaillardia pulchella, red and yellow, m. There are now many garden forms of these, easily raised from seed and treated as annuals. Picta Lorenziana is a popular one.

Galega officinalis (Goat's Rue), lilac, t.

Galega officinalis alba, white, t.

Galtonia (Hyacinthus) candicans (Cape Hyacinth), white, t. A noble bulbous plant.

Gentiana acaulis, blue, d.

Gentiana Andrewsii, blue, m.

Gentiana asclepiadea, blue, d. to m.

Gentiana septemfida, blue, d.

Geranium (Crane's Bill, not Zonal Pelargonium).

Geranium argenteum, red, silvery leaves, d.

Geranium armenum, purple, m.

Geranium Endressi, rose, d.

Geranium Pratense flore pleno, purplish blue, m.

Geranium sanguineum, crimson, d.

Geranium sanguineum, album, white, d.

Geranium sanguineum, Lancastriense, rose, d.

Geum (Avens) Chiloense (coccineum), scarlet, m.

Gladioli. See special chapter.

Gypsophila paniculata, white, m.

Gypsophila paniculata, double variety, white, m.

Helenium autumnale, yellow, t.

Helenium autumnale, grandiflorum, fine variety, yellow, t.

Helenium autumnale, pumilum, yellow, d.

Helenium autumnale, striatum, yellow, brown streaks, m.

Helianthemum (Sun Rose). Many varieties of the yellow trailer vulgare are procurable, exhibiting much variety of colour. Good for banks and rockwork.

Helianthus (Sunflower) decapetalus, yellow, t.

Helianthus multiflorus maximus, yellow, t.

Helianthus multiflorus, Soleil d'Or, double yellow, t.

Helianthus rigidus, yellow, t.

Helianthus rigidus, Miss Mellish, yellow, t.

Hemerocallis (Day Lily) aurantiaca major, m.

Hemerocallis flava, yellow, m.

Hemerocallis fulva, copper, m. There are several valuable varieties of this, notably angustifolia and disticha flore pleno (double).

Hollyhocks. The old species are a negligible quantity so far as the garden is concerned, and named florists' varieties should be chosen. At the same time, in view of the danger of disease, seedlings from a good strain may be tried in some years. Of course, this will not keep named varieties true. To secure that end, cuttings, eyes, or grafts must be used. A few sprayings with sulphide of potassium, at the rate of 1 oz. per 3 galls, of water, may be tried to check disease. The following are good varieties: - Conquest, dark crimson. Joshua Clark, carmine. Miss Ashley, rose. Mrs. Edwards, salmon. Queen of Whites, white. Queen of Yellows, yellow.

Inula glandulosa, brownish yellow, m.

Irises. See special chapter.

Kniphofia (Tritoma, Red-hot Poker, Flame Flower).

Kniphofia aloides (Uvaria), red and yellow, t. There are several handsome named varieties and hybrids, such as Saundersii, Obelisque, Pfitzeri, and Star of Baden-Baden.

Kniphofia corallina, scarlet, m.

Kniphofia corallina, superba, scarlet, m.

Kniphofia Leichtlinii, red and yellow, t.

Kniphofia Macowanii, coral red, m.

Lathyrus grandiflorus, crimson and rose, rambling.

Lathyrus latifolius (sylvestris platyphyllus, Everlasting Pea), rose, rambling.

Lathyrus latifolius albus, white.

Lathyrus nervosus (Magellanicus, Lord Anson's Pea), purplish blue, m.

Lobelia cardinalis, scarlet, m.

Lobelia cardinalis, Crimson Beauty, crimson, m.

Lobelia fulgens, scarlet, m. The following are good varieties: - Heavenly Blue, blue. Lord Ardilaun, crimson. Queen Victoria, vermilion. Snowflake, white.

Lobelia syphilitica, blue, m to t.

Lupinus polyphyllus, blue, m to t.

Lupinus polyphyllus, albus, white, m to t.

Lychnis Chalcedonica flore pleno, scarlet, m.

Lychnis Viscaria splendens flore pleno, rose, d.

Malva moschata alba (White Musk Mallow), t.

Meconopsis (Poppy) Nepalensis, yellow, t.

Meconopsis Wallichi, blue, t.

Mimulus (Monkey Flowers) cardinalis, scarlet, d.

Mimuluscupreus, orange, d. There are several hybrids and varieties, marbled with brown or purple. All are good shade plants.

Monarda didyma (Bergamot), red, sweet, m.

Morina longifolia, purple, m.

Oenothera (Evening Primrose) biennis, yellow, L

Oenothera biennis grandiflora or Lamarckiana, yellow, t.

Oenothera fruticosa, yellow, m.

Oenothera fruticosa, Youngii, yellow, m.

Paeonies. See special chapter.

Papaver (Poppy) nudicaule, yellow, also orange and white forms, d.

Papaver Orientale, orange, m. There are now many fine named varieties of this plant. Bracteatum is a popular variety of it.

Papaver pilosum, orange, m.

Papaver rupifragum, orange, m.

Pentstemon azureus, blue, d.

Pentstemon glaber, purple, d. While the species of Pentstemon are good plants, public attention is largely concentrated on the florists' varieties, which may be raised from seed or cuttings, preferably the latter to keep them true.

Phlox. See special chapter.

Physalis Franchetti, orange, m.

Platycodon grandiflorum Mariesii, blue, d.

Polygonum (Knotweed) affine (Brunonis), rose, d.

Polygonum Baldschuanicum, white, climber.

Polygonum vaccinifolium, rose, rambler.

Potentilla (Cinquefoil). The hybrids are best, and the following may be chosen: - Chameleon, scarlet, yellow stripes. Drap d'Or, orange. Louis van Houtte, crimson. purpurea plena, crimson and yellow, versicolor, red and yellow. Victor Lemoine, red, striped yellow.

Prunella grandiflora, purple, d.

Prunella grandiflora, alba, white, d.

Pyrethrum Parthenium, white, m.

Pyrethrum uliginosum (Chrysanthemum uliginosum), white, t.

The florists' Pyrethrums are extremely valuable, owing to their early and profuse flowering, and bright colours. The following are good: - Singles. Agnes Mary Kelway, rose. Apollyon, pink. Decoy, scarlet. Feversham, white. Ornament, violet. Yellowstone, lemon. Doubles. Aphrodite, white. Melton, crimson. Othello, violet. Ovid, dark rose. Pericles, yellow. Princess Beatrice, pink.

Rudbeckia (Cone Flower) laciniata, yellow, green cone, m. to t.

Rudbeckia laciniata (Golden Glow), double yellow, m.

Rudbeckia speciosa (Newmanni), yellow, cone purple.

Scabiosa (Scabious) Caucasica, blue, d.

Scabiosa Caucasica alba, white, d.

Senecio pulcher, purple, m.

Sidalcea Candida, white, m.

Sidalcea malvaeflora, lilac, m.

Solidago virgaurea (Golden Rod), yellow, t.

Spiraea (Meadow Sweet) Aruncus, white, t.

Spiraea astilboides, white, m.

Spiraea Filipendula flore pleno, double white, m.

Spiraea palmata, crimson, m.

Statice incana nana, pink, d.

Statice latifolia, blue, d.

Stenactis speciosa, blue, m.

Thalictrum (Meadow Rue) aquilegifolium, purple, m.

Thalictrum minus (adiantifolium), yellow, d.

Verbascum (Mullein) Chaixii, yellow, t.

Verbascum Olympicum, yellow, t.

Veronica corymbosa, blue, d.

Veronica gentianoides, blue, d.

Veronica gentianoides, alba, white, d.

Veronica gentianoides, variegata, variegated leaves, d.

Veronica longifolia subsessilis, blue, m.

Veronica spicata, blue, u.

Violas. See special chapter.