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Hardy Garden Aster Pompom Chrysanthemum

Aster novi-belgi (in variety) Chrysanthemum maximum

Hardy Garden Aster Shasta Daisy

Bellis perennis Helenium (in variety)

English Daisy Sneezeweed

L. Perennials for Water Planting. In the development ofinformal and formal pools the following group provides a readyreference for interesting types of perennials adapted for use in watergardens. For growing in wet soil along stream sides the closed gentianis one of the best plants. The cardinal flower naturally grows alongstream sides or edges of ponds and will thrive, if in a damp soil, eitherin open sunlight or shade, but prefers shade.

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