8o EUPHORBIA MARGINATA. SNOW ON THE MOUNTAIN. 



to the mouth, as the principle Euphorbin is exceedingly irritating 

 in minute quantities, and may be fatal in large portions." 



Since its introduction to our gardens its singular beauty has 

 been recognized by florists, and it often enters into the artistic 

 floral work known as "bedding," or the growing of plants in 

 large masses with regard to their harmonies of color. It is 

 quite likely that in time some varieties may be discovered which 

 will give an increased floral interest to this beautiful plant. 

 Even in nature some variations from the normal form are found 

 at times, and a very striking one is referred to in Engelmann 

 and Gray's account of Lindheimer's Texan collecdons. This one 

 is described as having the broad white margin often more or less 

 crisped. This variety they name Euphorbia marginata variety 

 niolcuca, and if its peculiar crispy character could be developed 

 it would be highly prized by florists. 



