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It is propagated and managed the same as the rest of 

 the species. 



36. HELIANTHEMUM CANESCENS, Canescent Sun Rose. 

 This plant is well suited for ornamenting rock work, but 



will require protection in severe weather. 



It bears the darkest coloured flowers, if not the hand- 

 somest of the genus. 



It is propagated and managed the same as the rest of 

 the species. 



37. CISTUS LAURIFOLIUS, Laurel- leaved Rock Rose. 



A hardy strong growing handsome shrub, which makes 

 a fine appearance with its large green laurel-like leaves, 

 and produces an abundance of flowers ; those even in the 

 bud state, are very ornamental, having the appearance of 

 rose-buds. 



It thrives well in the common garden soil, and needs 

 no protection, being quite hardy. 



It produces an abundance of seeds, and may be in- 

 creased from layers or young cuttings planted under a hand- 

 glass in the autumn. 



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38. HELIANTHEMUM CROCEUM, Saffron-coloured 



Sun Rose. 



This is a fine growing plant, suitable for rock work. It 

 is hardy, except requiring a slight protection in very severe 

 weather. It thrives best in the open ground, though it is 

 safer to have a few plants in pots. 



It is propagated and managed the same as the rest of 

 the species. 



It is a native of Barbary, and the South of Europe. 



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