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Gillyflower — continued. 



tree. Hence the name Gillyflower is given to the 

 spicy Clove Carnation [Dlanthus caryophylltts). 

 The name is also given to the Stock- gillyjlower^ 

 more often called the Stock (Matthiola). The 

 Wall flower [Cheiranthus ckeiri) also is sometimes 

 termed the Wall Gillyflower. Other flowers 

 besides have the same appellation, such as the 

 Hesperis, Queen's and feathered Gillyflower. 



Glau'cium — The Horned Poppy (from Gr. glaukos, 

 signifying greyish-green, in reference to the colour 

 of the foliage). Nat. Ord. Papaveracece. 



This is a family not very often represented in 

 the garden, but nevertheless it is quite worthy of 

 that distinction. It belongs to an order of Poppies 

 and is closely allied to Eschscholtzia. The species 

 are all biennial in habit, but will flower the first 

 summer like annuals if sown in spring, though the 

 plants will not be so large if treated in that way. 

 No protection is required during the winter, but 

 the second season plants are the better for being 

 tied up, as they get very sprawling and untidy 

 looking. The flowers are pretty, but the foliage, 

 which is covered with a silvery bloom, is as decora- 

 tive, and quite noticeable at a little distance. The 

 edge of the mixed border or the ''wilderness," as 

 the wild part of a garden is sometimes termed, is 

 the best place for them. A large group with a 

 dark background should be very eS'ective. About 

 18 ins. to 2 ft. high. 



