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white, several shades. They grow to a height of about IX 

 feet. Let them stand a foot or more apart. They grow too 

 freely in rich soil, so should be planted in rather poor. 

 Sow the seed in March in a hotbed and transplant them to 

 their beds the latter half of May, or when the weather has 

 become settled. 



MARIGOLD, H. Three or four species of this plant (Tagetes) 

 are found in gardens, and are old friends. The African 

 grow about 2 feet high and are valuable for mass effects 

 and distant groups. Some object to them on account of the 

 . ill-scent of the herbage when handled. The flowers are 

 large, yellow, or orange, and come in summer and autumn. 

 Sow the seeds in a coldframe in March, and transplant 

 them to beds in May, 14 inches apart or more. The Dwarf 

 French, of yellow and brown colors, are suitable for closer 

 planting in small beds and borders. Legion of Honor is a 

 pretty dwarf. 



MIMULUS, H. P. Under this genus may be mentioned M. hybri- 

 dus cupreus as a useful kind. The flowers are bright, of 

 mixed colors, orange and crimson, and are produced from 

 early till late. The plant grows IK ieet in height. It does 

 best when somewhat shaded, but is not particular about the 

 soil. Sow in the open as soon as it is dry enough. 



NASTURTIUM. See Tropa3olum. 



NEMOPHILA., H. For a shady situation this plant is delicate 

 and pretty. JV. insignis grows 1 foot high, and blooms all 

 summer. Flowers blue. Sow in March in a frame and 

 transplant early. Set them 6 inches apart in the beds. Fall- 

 sown plants do nicely during the winter in a cool green- 

 house. 



PANSY, H. The pansy is generally mentioned with plants suit- 

 able for partial shade, but it also thrives in other localities, 

 especially where the sun is not very hot nor the weather 

 very dry. It thrives at a low temperature. The seed should 

 be sown in the fall (September) if possible, in light, rich 

 well prepared soil. When they are well up they may be 

 transplanted to good, rich, loamy soil, 3 or 4 inches 

 apart. A frame or sheltered spot is the proper place. Here 

 they may be covered, at the approach of cold weather, with 

 a frame, with evergreen-boughs, or boards, to be removed 



