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plants Michaelmas Daisies, and have originated numerous 

 improved varieties which deserve to be better known in 

 America. The latter are propagated by division of the 

 clumps, although the species grow readily from seed. 



Bleeding Heart {Dicentra spectahilis) . — This plant is com- 

 mon in all old gardens. It is a lovely plant, growing i or 2 

 feet high, and is very striking w^hen covered w^ith a large 

 number of heart-shaped, rosy-red flowers. It blooms in late 

 spring. 



The native species, Squirrel Corn (D. canadensis) and 

 Dutchman's Breeches {D. cucullaria), are dainty spring 

 flowxrs. These may be taken from the woods, and if 

 natural conditions of shade and light soil are given, are 

 satisfactory border plants. 



Bloodroot {Sanguinaria canadensis). — A very common 

 and most beautiful native plant, producing its showy, pure 

 white flow^ers very early in the spring. It grows in moist, 

 shady situations and is easily transplanted to the garden 

 where, if similar conditions are given, it succeeds. The very 

 early blossoms are followed by broad, lobed, glaucous leaves 

 which retain their beauty most of the summer. 



Boltonia. False Chamomile. — The Boltonias are tall, 

 leafy plants, blooming in late summer and autumn. The 

 flowers are aster-like. They are of the easiest culture and 

 care for themselves when established. B. asteroides has 

 flowers with rays white, violet and purple. B latisquama 

 is a handsomer plant with larger and more showy flowers 

 of velvety blue. 



Chrysantliemum. — The hardy chrysanthemums have 

 long been cultivated, and there are a considerable number of 

 varieties. They are generally known as pompons and are 

 supposed to belong to the same species as the greenhouse 

 chrysanthemums which, however, are tender outdoors in 

 the Northern States. South of New York the hardy chrys- 



