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Other fine sorts are Dazzle, Mr. Mero, Hydrangseflora, Tom 

 Thumb's general, &c. 



Spir.'k^a prunifolia ple^no and Weigelia rosea have both 

 proved perfectly hardy — as hardy as an oak, to use a common 

 phrase — not a single twig killed ; and the former is now 

 covered with long wreaths of its tiny, pure white double 

 flowers ; it is one of the finest of all the spirasas. Its hard- 

 ness, early flowering, and great beauty, must render it indis- 

 pensable in every flower garden. The Weigelia does not 

 flower till June. 



DiCENTRA (Dielytra) spectabilis lias proved perfectly 

 hardy the past severe winter. In the garden of J. Jackson, 

 Esq., of Boston, a large strong plant is now coming into 

 bloom. It is one of the finest hardy herbaceous plants re- 

 cently introduced ; and is also a most beautiful object for 

 pot cultivation, flowering freely with the most ordinary treat- 

 ment. With the aid of a frame, or in a cool greenhouse, it 

 may be had in full bloom in March and April. It is still 

 rare, but it should be found in every good collection. 



Fancy Pelargoniums. — This class of Pelargoniums is rap- 

 idly gaining favor. In the production of new kinds, regard 

 is now had to form as well as color, and many of them are 

 exceedingly brilliant, and varied in their tints. As we have 

 been delighted with the appearance of our plants, we annex 

 brief descriptions of a few of the best which have been 

 introduced : — 



Jenny hind. — Ground color white, upper petals beauti- 

 ful carmine, with white margin ; lower petals spotted with 

 bright cherry. Fine in form and robust in habit. Very free 

 bloomer. 



Hero of Surrey. — Upper petals nearly black, and belted 

 with white ; lower petals white, with a crimson spot in each. 

 A free bloomer, and good habit. 



Empress. — Upper petals white ground, with very delicate 

 spot of pale rose ; lower petals white. Free bloomer, and 

 very delicate. 



Belle d' Africa. — Dark ground, clouded with purplish ma- 

 roon. Very dark and distinct. 



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