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57. HELIANTHEMUM ROSEUM, /3. MULTIPLEX, Double- 

 flowered rose-coloured Sun Rose. 



This pretty double variety is well worth cultivating, and 

 thrives well in rock work, of planted in the flower border. 



It affects a light sandy soil, it will then grow strong, 

 making a large bushy plant ; its flowers are then large. 

 It is quite hardy, and continues in bloom nearly all the 

 summer. It is propagated by cuttings, planted under a 

 hand-glass. 



58. CISTUS ASPERIFOLIUS, Rough-leaved Rock Rose. 



This plant forms a handsome upright evergreen shrub, 

 and is quite hardy, producing its flowers all the summer. 



It affects a rich light soil, and young cuttings planted 

 under hand-glasses, in August or September, strike root 

 freely. It may also be raised from seeds. 



59. HELIANTHEMUM ANDERSONI, Mr. Andersons 

 Sun Rose. 



This plant is very desirable for ornamenting rock work, 

 as it continues in flower for a length of time, and is also 

 a fast grower. 



It succeeds well in small pots, planted in light sandy 

 soil. Young cuttings planted under a hand-glass, in the 

 autumn, strike readily. 



60. CISTUS CYMOSUS, Cyme-flowered Rock Rose. 

 The present plant is a native of the Levant. 

 It is rather tender, and liable to be killed by the frost if 

 not protected^ It affects a light sandy soil, and is safer 



