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2. TUBEEOrS-EOOTED PLANTS. 



1. Dahlia (Z>. variabilis). — Colors and varieties numberless ; a splendid 

 autumn flower for large beds and among shrubbery. The following are a few 

 of the finest varieties : 



Amazone — yellow, margined with carmine. 



Anna Maria — violet, tipped with white. 



Belle Amazone— bright yellow, edged with gold. 



Favorite — dark carmine. 



Gazelle— delicate blush. 



Grand Sultan— dark purple, with light edges. 



Emperitrice Eugenie— black brown. 



Madame Becker— maroon, tipped with white. ' 



Malvina— purple, shaded with darker purple. 



Eenuncale Imperiale— lilac and purple. 



Pr6trose— dark carmine. 



"Wonderful — dark yellow, with purple stripes. 



2. Ieis (/. of species). — More than fifty species, some of which are tuberous- 

 rooted ; all very beautiful. /. smiana is the finest ; flowers large and spotted 

 with brown. 



3. Marvel of Peetj {Mirahilis tTc/Zo^a).— Generally treated as an annual ; 

 very beautiful ; requires a warm border. 



4. EvEELASTiNG Pea {Lathi/riis of species).— The common Everlasting Pea 

 is Z. latifolius. Once planted it will, for the most part, take care of itself. 

 Some of the species are annuals. 



5. Peony {P. officinalis).— M-anj varieties. The Chinese Peony (P. //'a- 

 grayis) has pinky-purple flowers and a rose-like perfume. 



6. Eanitnoulfs {It. of species).— Several species are hardy and desirable for 

 border-plants. The Double Buttercup {R. acris) is well known. 



T. Ladies' Slippee {Cypripedium of species). — Several species are natives 

 of our woods; very beautiful, but difficult of propagation. 



8. Anemone (^4. of species).— Many species ; white, purple, yellow, and scar- 

 let ; succeed best in cool latitudes. Our native Wood Anemone {A. nemorosa) 

 deserves mention among the garden flowers. 



The tuberous-rooted plants are propagated by tubers, and 

 some of them also by seeds. Dahlias requu-e a sandy soil. 

 Sand and vegetable mold make a good mixture for them. ]!To 

 animal manure should be applied. 



3. bulbous-eooted plants. 



1. Ceoctts {C. of species).— Many species; yellow, lilac, white, etc. The 

 Yellow Crocus ((7. luteus) is the greatest favorite. The Spring Flowering {C. 

 vernus) works in well among shrubs and trees ; blooms early in the spring. 



2. Ceown liiPEEiAL {Fritillaria Irnperialis).— Color varies from light yellow 

 to orange red ; showv ; suitable for borders. 



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