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Helian'thus — continued. 



and less for the others in April where they are to 

 grow, thinning out 2J ft. apart for the more vigorous 

 and larger sorts, and less for others. 



Helichry'sum — Everlasting Flower, Immortelle Flower, 

 and Gold-Flower (from Gr. helios, the sun, and 

 chjnisos, golden). Nat. Ord. Compositor. 



This is a very large family, but only a few, with 

 their varieties, are cultivated. It is one of the so- 

 called " Everlastings," the flowers resisting the usual 

 withering process. They are double and globular 

 and crisp to the touch. The colour is very rich, and 

 keeps a long time after being cut and dried. The 

 flowers appear in July and September, and are the 

 most popular of all the " Everlastings." See Ever- 

 lasting Flowers. 



H. hr achy rhyn' chum grows about IJ ft., with yellow 

 flowers. 



H. hractea'tum au'reum. Height 3 ft.; with golden- 

 yellow flowers. From Australia, 1779 or 1799. 



H. hractea'tum ni'veum. Height 4 ft. White and 

 yellow flowers. From the Swan Eiver, W. 

 Australia, 1837. This is perennial, but 

 should be treated as an annual. 



H. hractea'tum macran'thum. Pale pink. From the 

 Swan River, W. Australia, 1837. This is 

 perennial, but often perishes during winter, 

 and should therefore be sown annually. 



H. monstro'sum al'hum is a white variety. Height 

 24 ft. 



