254. THE DICTIONARY OF GARDENING. 
Colours of Flowers. This is a somewhat rough classification of the prevailing or 
ground Colours of the Flowers of herbaceous plants, but it is believed that it will be 
of great assistance to gardeners who aim at obtaining harmony of colour in floral effects, 
or who require blossoms of certain hues for any special object. 
Shrubs. These are arranged under two divisions, “Deciduous” and “ Evergreen,” 
with abbreviated information as to colours of flowers or variegation of leaves. This 
will be useful when arranging Shrubberies, and even for the ornamental planting of 
small gardens. 
Periods of Flowering. Under each month are given the names of plants then in 
blossom, together with heights and the colours of the flowers. The value of such informa- 
tion will be readily understood by all who have at any time endeavoured to add to their 
collections plants which blossom at certain seasons. 
Heights of Herbaceous Plants (Hardy and MHalf-hardy). Arranged under two 
headings, “Flowering” and ‘Foliage,’ and in order of height, this portion of the 
Supplement will be useful when selecting plants for particular situations. By its 
help subjects for groups, edgings, and other purposes, may be expeditiously chosen, 
without fear that on the plants attaining maturity any one species or variety may 
over-top others to which it was intended that it should be subordinate. 
Ferns and Lycopods, Cacti and other Succulents, Bulbous Plants, and Orchids. These 
are classified according to degrees of hardiness, as a guide to the planting of 
gardens or the furnishing of houses. 
Trees and Shrubs for Special Situations and Soils. These lists will be serviceable 
to persons laying out plantations, parks, and landscape gardens. 
Newly-introduced Plants. The publication of this work in parts has extended over 
nearly four years, and many plants have been introduced to our gardens since the earlier 
sheets were printed. These are described in the Supplement, thus bringing the 
Dictionary up to date. 
Animals Beneficial or Injurious to Horticulture. Alphabetical lists of Insects and other 
Animals mentioned in the body of the work are given, the useful being separated from 
the Hurtful species for the guidance of gardeners in the extirpation of pests. 
It will be easily comprehended that in a First Edition of such matter as this, 
abundant opportunity is afforded for errors of omission to occur, and in some cases— 
notably in such divisions as Colours, Periods of Flowering, and Heights of Plants—the 
information given may be at variance with the experience of the reader; but the 
Publisher will cordially weleome any corrections for use in future editions. 
