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It is propagated and managed the same as the rest of 

 the species. 



It is a native of the Levant. 



43. HELIANTHEMUM VULGARE, (3. MULTIPLEX, Common 

 San Rose, two double varieties. 



This is desirable for rock work, as it is quite hardy, or 

 it may be grown in pots, where it will make a handsome 

 appearance when covered with flowers, and may be turned 

 out at any time without injury. 



When it has done flowering, it may be increased from 

 cuttings put under a hand-glass. 



44. HELIANTHEMUM RUGOSUM, Rugged- leaved 

 Sun Rose. 



Place this plant in a southern aspect, and cover it with 

 a mat in severe weather. It may be grown in pots, but it 

 must have plenty of air when the weather is mild. It 

 blows from June to August. 



It is propagated and managed the same as the others. 



It is a native of Portugal. 



45. HELIANTHEMUM CUPREUM, Copper-coloured 

 Sun Rose. 



This is a pretty plant for adorning rock work, where it 

 flowers the greatest part of the summer. It will thrive 

 well in pots, in a mixture of light sandy loam and peat. 



It will require a little protection in the winter. Cut- 

 tings root freely with a hand-glass over them. 



46. CISTUS OBLONGIFOLIUS, Oblong -leaved Rock Rose. 

 This plant will form a strong handsome shrub, if 



