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like leaves and its blue, yellow, purple, or white flowers are familiar to 

 all. (May and June flowers.) There are two classes of the Iris, 

 the division being based on the root formation ; these are the bulbous 

 iind the rhizomatous. The most simple method of propagating the 

 bulbous group is by offsets and the rhizomatous by division. The 

 Iris will grow in a variety of soils but seems to do best in a light, rich 

 loam. They will stand full exposure to the sun and should not be 

 moved oftener than positively necessary. Bulbous Irises are most 

 effective when massed. 



The next flower to be considered is the Lily. A much longer paper 

 than this could be written on the different species and varieties of 

 Lilies without being of sufficient length to commence to do the subject 

 justice. A great many species of the Lily are hardy in this section 

 and are a very desirable addition to the ornamental gorunds. The 

 soil favorable to Lilies varies so much with different species that it is 

 impossible to give any definite rules. However, most, if not all, Lilies 

 will stand plenty of fertilizer, giving best results both in number and 

 quality of blooms in a rich soil. The Lily is a bulbous plant and is 

 propagated by offsets from the bulbs. The Lily prefers partial shade 

 and protection from the wind. Divide or replant in autumn after the 

 leaves have ripened off. Plant from four to six inches deep and mulch 

 in the fall, the mulch serving the double purpose of protector in 

 winter and a conservor of moisture during the gromng season. The 

 bulbs should not be left exposed to the air longer than is positively nec- 

 essary, as they soon dry out", and are materially injured if not de- 

 stroyed. 



The next flower on our list is the hardy Chrysanthemum (C. 

 Sinense) (var. Pompon). This is the small floral plant of the old 

 gardens Avhich is covered with blossoms in the fall. A rich soil \nl\ 

 increase the number and size of these blooms. jSTone of the Chrysan- 

 themums are quite hardy and will require the protection of four or 

 five inches of straw or litter through the winter. For propa- 

 gating, divide the stool in early spring. During the growing season the 

 Ohrysantheminn requires a largo quantity of water, although it will 

 not stand a sour or waterlogged soil. Good loam, heavy rather than 

 light, is .desirable and it can't be too rich. 



