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deep pink outer petals, the inner ones more delicate or paler in colour, 

 flaked with carmine. 



P. nivea plenissima. — A very fine pure-white variety, flowers extra 

 large and very double. 



P. officinalis rubra-plena. — One of the oldest but yet one of the best 

 in its particular colour, flowers very large, deep crimson, well formed, 

 and early. 



P. Rosamond. — Rose-pink, very bright, and shaded to delicate rose 

 on the margin of petals ; a very double, free-blooming, fine variety. 



P. Souvenir oVAuguste Miellez, — A very distinct and beautiful variety ; 

 one of the most effective and showy ; rich crimson-purple, very large 

 flowers, a free and late bloomer, which will help to prolong the season 

 of this useful genus of flower. 



P. Souvenir deV Exposition Universelle. — Very fine, rich, lustrous rosy- 

 pink, tinted on margins of petals with white, flowers very large and 

 double. 



P. tenuifolia Jlore-plena. — This is distinct in every respect from any 

 other Paeony. The foliage is deeply and finely cut into elegant fila- 

 ments ; habit dwarf and compact ; the flowers very double, medium 

 sized, compact, and handsome, deep crimson or blood-red. 



P. Victoria a" Alma. — Very fine, large, double flowers, rich purplish- 

 crimson ; a very free bloomer. 



P. Whitleji. — A species the blood of which has contributed much to 

 the improvement of the now very numerous varieties. The flowers are 

 single, pure white, with a mass of golden-yellow anthers in the centre, 

 which give a striking and pleasing effect along with the broad white 

 petals. It is remarkable for its fragrance, and is altogether a very 

 desirable border plant. W. Sutherland. 



HARDY FRUITS-SEPTEMBER. 



Trees may be expected to form growths very late this season ; and where 

 ground is rich and deep, and not very firm, the evil will be increased. The 

 growths should be stopped in a systematic manner, going over first and shorten- 

 ing all the strong sappy shoots : in due time the weaker ones may be topped, 

 and many cut out to let in light and air. The form of the trees should at all 

 times have due consideration ; and where there is a weak or thin side, wood 

 should be left accordingly to fill up. Pyramids are more difficult than most 

 other forms to have in proper shape without crowding. The leading shoot 

 may be shortened less than the side ones ; they might be left in the proportion 

 of about 1^ foot for leaders and 9 inches for side growth ; and when the leaves 

 are off they can be cut to proper forms. Old-established trees require less care 

 in this way; allowing a few shoots to take the place of older ones to be cut 

 out by and by is a good and safe practice. But where growth is going on now as 

 it should have done in June it is well to examine the roots : at one side lift a 

 goodly portion, shortening back gross ones, and those that are going down- 

 ward should be cut off cleanly. Place healthy brick rubbish below the tree, 



