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ccssius. — Those who -succeed with these, and get a little stock of 

 each, sufficient to make a little "show," or to spare one to a friend, 

 will undoubtedly derive much gratification therefrom. 



Dianthus petrceus, the E/Ock Pink, native of Hungary. — Charming 

 dwarf species, with large flowers ; not quite so difficult to do as Z>. 

 alpinus, but had better be planted in sandy loam, and rather fully 

 exposed. As its roots form a sort of thin surface mat, it should be 

 pegged down in its place when planted, and taken great care of till 

 quite rooted. 



Dielijtra eximia, the choice Fumitory, native of North America. 

 — Grraceful in habit and brilliant in flower ; it is dwarf, too, and a 

 desirable plant in every way. D. spectahilis. — Well known and in- 

 dispensable. 



Dodecaiheon 31eadia, American Cowslip. — One of the loveliest 

 ornaments of our gardens if well grown, and that is not difficult. 

 The varieties alhijiora, elegans, coslestina, and gigantea are all beau- 

 tiful, and well worthy of more extensive culture. 



Daronicimi caucasicum, the Caucasian Leopard's Bane, is a useful 

 and showy yellow-flowering plant, well suited for the edges of shrub- 

 beries or the mixed border. 



Erica caniea, the Flesh-coloured Heath, native of Europe. — 

 There is no more useful plant for the spring gardener, especially for 

 an edging to a bed of rhododendrons. 



ErytJironium Bens-cmiis, the Dog's-tooth Violet, and its varieties 

 are of exquisite beauty. 



Fritillaria meleagris, a graceful Britisher, with its fine white 

 variety, should be in every collection of spring flowers. 



Galanthus jplicatus* the Crimean Snowdrop. — Twice as large 

 and as easily grown as the common one. 



Galega officinalis^ the Medicinal Goat's Eue. — Useful for asso- 

 ciation with the perennial Lupin ; and G. orientalis. 



Genista jpilosa and prostrata, the Downy and the Prostrate 

 BrooniS, may also be recommended. 



Genista tinctoria, the Dyer's Broom, is a very dwarf and useful 

 little shrub, small and neat enough for the borders, etc., and pro- 

 ducing bright yellow flowers in great profusion. 



Gentiana acaulis, the Stemless Gentian. — The old and popular 

 " blue Gentian " of country gardens ; a grand thing where it suc- 

 ceeds. It must be left alone for years. 



Heigatica. — Every kind you can lay hands on. 



Iheris coonfolia, the Coris-leaved Candytuft, native of the south 

 of Europe. — Compact and showy ; fine. 



Iberis corroeafolia* the Correa-leaved Candytuft. — StiU larger 

 and better. 



Iheris Garrexiana,^ Garrex's Candytuft, native of Piedmont. — 

 An excellent kind, fine and showy. The four kinds named are be- 

 yond praise, and far beyond their neighbours. 



Iheris saxatilis* the Rock Candytuft, native of the south of 

 Europe. — Larger, whiter, finer. 



Iris Florentina* the Florentine Iris. — Very delicate white, with 

 blue shadings ; strong and hardy free-flowering kind. 



