156 STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Tall and stately Hollyhocks are known to every one. Comparatively fevr^ 

 however, are familiar with the double sorts, the flowers of which are far more last- 

 ing than those of the single varieties. 



Little sweet-scented Lilies of the Valley, with their snow-white bells, are- 

 welcome wherever they aie seen. Plant them in some well-shaded nook in thfr 

 garden. 



Phlox Panieulaia in dozens of varieties, Tritoma Vvaria Gratidiflora, better known 

 as the Torch Lily, and the white and blue Wahlenberglas, all belong to this class,. 

 and are among the best blooming throughout the summer. 



HARDY AaXES. 



For covering or screening unsightly objects, as sheds and fences, these are- 

 very useful . 



Ampelopsis Veitc/ii, or Boston Ivy, is the most popular clinging sort, the vines'- 

 fastening themselves easily and growing quickly on wood, stone or glass, forming^ 

 a desirable covering for large, bare walls of houses. 



Ampelopsis Quinquefolia, the American Ivy, though a native, is much cultivated 

 and deservedly so, for its massive green foliage forms a thick, quick covering. 



The Clematis are very pretty, though a little hard to establish. In my esti- 

 mation there is but one Clematis deserving of general cultivation and that is Jack- 

 mani, the purple variety. You may see dozens of varieties offerered in catalogues^ 

 but let me ask you: do you see them blooming or giving satisfaction in your gar- 

 dens? 



Honeysuckles are very much liked, and grow easily. Most deserving and use- 

 ful among them are the Monthly Dutch, or Belgica, the Scarlet Trumpet, and for 

 many purposes where the dense foliage is much prized, Halleana will answer 

 nicely, though it blooms less prettily than the other varieties. 



These are for the most part bright, small flowering plants, which do not take- 

 up much room, cost little, and once purchased, increase from year to year in sizfr 

 and number. 



The spotted-leaved white flowering Calla lily is a very pretty and effective- 

 plant, requiring no extraordinary care in its culture. 



Caladium Esculentum^ well known as the Elephant's Ear, is a plant of much 

 efiect ; requires a considerable amount of water to develop properly. 



Dahlias, you all know them ; their easy culture, their rapid growth, healthy 

 foliage and bright flowers of many colors. 



Gladiolus also require but little care, except in planting and keeping the ground 

 in a loose condition at the surface ; their colors are grand. 



Ismene Calathina belongs to the Amaryllis family, its large, white flowers hav- 

 ing the form also of the Bermuda Easter lily ; they are all pure white. 



The Madeira vine is popular because it grows easily and quickly and forms a 

 dense screen. 



Mirabilis Jalapa Or Four O'clock, grown from roots a year or more old, will 

 bloom more and make larger plants than when grown from seed for that year's 

 blooming. 



Tube-roses are everywhere known for their delightful fragrance, which com- 

 mends them, although they are not very eflective as plants. 



Under the heading of bulbs we may also include that grand vine, Tpomea Pan- 

 icM^a^a, known as the Mexican Morning Glory, and the Cann as, which latter are 

 now becoming so popular as bedding plants. 



