OLD-FASHIONED GARDEN FLOWERS. 



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It begins to flower in the latter part of summer, continuing 

 until stopped by frosts. 



Umbilicus Chrysanthus. 

 Nat. Ord. CRASSULACE.SJ. 



THIS is a very pretty and distinct subject, and never fails 

 to flower very late in the year. It is a plant having the 

 appearance of being tender, and is not often seen growing fully 

 exposed in the garden ; it is, however, perfectly Lardy, enduring 

 any amount of cold ; it suffers more from wet. It is also ever- 

 green. Its soft dull or greyish-green rosettes are in marked 



FIG. 107. UMBILICUS CHRTSANTHXTS. 

 (One-half natural size.) 



contrast with the rigid and shining sempervivums, in the company 

 of which it is frequently placed. It is an alpine subject, and 

 comes from the mountains of Asiatic Turkey, being also found 

 more west. Not only is it interesting, but its pretty form and 

 habit are qualities which render it very useful in a garden, 

 more especially for dry parts, such as old walls and rockwork. 



