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is one of the very few subjects that will bloom freely in such 

 situations. It is, therefore, very valuable ; besides, as regards its 

 period of flowering, it conies in nicely after the vincas are over. 

 These two genera are, perhaps, the best hardy flowering shrubs 

 we possess -for planting in the shade of trees. I scarcely need add 

 that for more open situations, as rockwork and borders, it is in 

 every way suitable. 



To the lover of cut flowers this must prove one of the most 

 satisfactory, not only because of its beauty, but also because 

 they are produced for fully three months into September 

 and they are sweetly scented, like wallflowers. A flower- 

 topped stem forms a perfect and unique decoration for a lady's 

 hair ; sprays in small vases are exquisite, whilst a bowlful for the 

 table (without any other flower) is very fine indeed let the 

 reader try these simple styles of decoration. Also, mixed with 

 other flowers, it is one of the most telling ; none of the yellow 

 exotics can excel it. It is now before me, with a few sprays of the 

 pink sweet pea and a bold spike of the white variety of goat's-rue ; 

 the blend is both delicate and effective. As a cut flower it can 

 hardly be misused, provided it is not crowded. 



Its culture is simple. Any sort of garden soil suits it, but it 

 prefers a sandy loam. A winter top dressing of stable litter will 

 help to produce greater luxuriance and a longer succession 

 of flowers. It quickly and broadly propagates itself by means 

 of its creeping roots; these may be at any time chopped 

 off, with a sharp spade, in strong pieces, which, if planted in 

 deeply-dug loam, will make blooming specimens for the follow- 

 ing season. 



Flowering period, July to September. 



Iberis Correaefolia. 



Nat. Ord. CRTJCIFER^C. 



THIS is a hybrid and much improved variety of the well-known 

 evergreen and shrubby Candytuft, often called "Everlasting 

 Candytuft." A more pronounced remove from its parents could 

 hardly be found in any plant or shrub than is this. There are 

 evident improvements in colour, size, and habit, both in foliage 

 and flowers. It is also a robust grower and perfectly hardy, in 

 these respects being very different from I. Gibraltarica. None 

 of the shrubby Candytufts can compare with this for usefulness 

 and beauty ; it comes into flower in May, and is in its greatest 

 beauty in early June. It remains in fine form for fully four 

 weeks. At first the flowers seem small, but later they form 

 broad masses of dazzling whiteness, the corymbs being the size 

 of a crown piece. Not only is this wholly distinct from its 

 relatives, but it is one of the most useful flowers and evergreen 

 shrubs which can be introduced to a garden. It cannot be 



