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SOME HINTS ON FLOWERS THAT ALL CAN GROW. 



A. N. KINSMAN, AUSTIN. 



I have selected only a few from the many flowers that all can 

 grow, and as the tide of popular favor has decidedlj' turned towards 

 hardj^ flowers as the most useful, and as they are no doubt destined 

 to become the flowers of the future, I will devote my time to those 

 alone. 



Amon^ flowering- shrubs we will mention the hardy hydrang-ea, 

 (Paniculata grandilflora). It is perfectly hardy without protection 

 and is very easily grown. It flowers in August when but few shrubs 

 are in blossom and is mvich admired for its large clusters of hand- 

 some white flowers. It propagates very easilj^ from la3'ers and from 

 hard or soft wood cvittings. 



The syringa, or inock orange, as it is commonl}^ called, is another 

 well known and popular favorite. There are several varieties, but 

 we will mention only one, the Garland syringa. It is very much 

 prized for its highly scented white flowers, which are produced in 

 such great numbers in June. It is occasionally injured in our severe 

 winters, but quickly outgrows any set back it may receive. 



Among the spireas, or meadow sweets, of which there are many 

 varieties, we will select spirea Van Houtii, a strong growing, hardy 

 shrub of handsome habit, that is covered in June with masses of 

 large, white clusters. This is by far the best of the species. It is 

 easily propagated by cuttings and divisions. 



Golden spirea, or nine-bark, is a most graceful shrub, that with its 

 golden green leaves and graceful form pleases everj' one by its 

 contrast with the foliage of other plants. Where soinething nice is 

 wanted as a single specimen plant for the lawn, it is especially 

 desirable. The flowers are white and in clusters. It is grown from 

 cuttings and laj^ers. 



Virburnum opulus, high bush cranberry, is a native shrub. It 

 grows from four to ten feet high, flowers in white, flat clusters in 

 June, followed by clusters of red or yellow fruit, which often hang 

 on into winter. It is propagated by seeds, layers or cuttings. 



Viburnum opulus sterilis, snow ball or Guelder rose, is a well 

 known form of the high bush cranberry, with sterile white flower.s 

 in rounded clusters in June. This very popular shrub is grown 

 from layers and cuttings. 



Among the herbaceous flowers that are hardy, we will tnention 

 achillea, yarrow, or pearl. The flowers are of the purest white and 

 closely resemble a pompone crysantliemum. It blooms profusely 

 from July until frost, 



Aquilegia, columbine, is a well known pretty plant witli flowers of 

 many colors, varying from white to dark blue, and is very desirable. 



Althea. hollyhock. These handsome and showy plants are 

 well known and valuable. They should be slightlj^ mulched for 

 protection. 



