"' WATER STAR GRASS C. An uncommon little aquatic with bronzed grassy foliage and small bright yellow flowers lying flat on the water surface. It is easy to grow, does not attract algae and merits more general cultivation. Tropical America."
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Frances Perry (gardener)
(nĂ©e Everett, 19 February 1907 â 11 October 1993) an English gardener, garden writer, journalist, and broadcaster in both radio and television. In 1962 she was appointed . The awarded her in 1964 the and in 1971 the . Frances Perry was the garden columnist for ' from 1962 to 1992 â her successor was Graham Rice and her predecessor was Vita Sackville-West.
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