PERENNIALS 



allowing the seed pods to form and weary 

 the plant by taking the strength that other- 

 wise would go to new root-formation. In 

 fact, every plant that blossoms is benefited 

 by cutting, which enables it to produce 

 flowers in greater abundance, and to make 

 larger root growth. 



Dictamus fraxinella, both the white and 

 pink, with particularly beautiful glossy foli- 

 age, are valuable plants. Absolutely hardy, 

 the roots increase rapidly, and may be sep- 

 arated from time to time. The flowers blos- 

 som the end of May and are borne on 

 strong stems in panicles about eight inches 

 long. 



The new varieties of hardy Carnations, 

 such as the Margaret and the Perpetual, 

 produce most creditable flowers, not so large, 

 certainly, as the many beauties that the 

 florist's art brings forth, like "Mrs. Lawson" 

 and "Fiancee," but quite fine enough in 

 form and color to satisfy the grower of 

 hardy plants. Sow the seeds in early May, 

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