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THE LONG-FLOWEEED CENTRANTH. 
It was introduced to this country by tlie Horticultural Society^ wlio received it from Messrs. 
Vilmorin, of Paris. We find it to be an" excellent autmnmal annual, with masses of rich ruby 
flowers of various tints, giving the heads a sparkling varied appearance, which our colourers are 
unable to imitate. 
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