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Agcratum — A fine lavender-bhic llowcr ; very use- 

 ful for cutting ; a profuse and constant bloomer. 



Cclosia — A most peculiar plant, with "combs" of 

 brilliant crimson, scarlet and yellow ; some varieties 

 have a feathery effect from the peculiar divisions of 

 the "comb." 



Diaiitluis — The Chinese Pink; a most profuse 

 bloomer, running through almost all colors ; very fine. 



Delphinium — Better known as Larkspur ; charm- 

 ing plants for using in the background, on account of 

 their tall habit. 



Portiilaca — A vegetable salamander, enjoying our 

 hottest weather, and doing its best under a scorching 

 sun ; in almost all colors ; a low grower ; excellent for 

 beds near the house or path. 



Stock — More usually called Gillyflower ; a most 

 excellent flower, coming in various shades of red, blue, 

 lilac, yellow and pure white : fragrant : fine for cut- 

 ting ; a late bloomer. 



Zinnia — A strong-growing plant, the larger varie- 

 ties well adapted for back rows : quite like a Dahlia in 

 form, very double, and coming in a great variety of 

 most brilliant colors. 



Other good annuals are: 



Scabiosa. Godetia. 



Salpiglossis. Eschscholtzia. 



Whitlavia. Gaillardia. 



Schizanthus. Calendula. 



rop]iv. Centaurea. 



Nierembergia. Cacalia. 



Mirabilis. .\ntirrhinum. 



Lupine. Xicotiana. 



Myosotis. Snapdragon. 



Plants for edging: 



Candytuft — A low-growincr I'lnnt, bearing a pro- 



