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Mirabilis jalapa, marvel of Peru, many varieties. If the 

 roots of this plant are lifted in October, and placed 

 in a dry cellar, free from frost, and planted out next 

 April, they will bloom much finer. 



Nemophila insignis, or blue Grove Love, a pretty dwarf 

 plant, requiring rich soil and a half-shaded 

 situation. 



-. atomaria, white with black spots. 



maculata, spotted, beautiful. 



Nigella Damacene, Love in a mist. 



Hispanica, Spanish, blue and brown. 



(Enothera, or tree Primrose ; many varieties of the annual 

 species produce their flowers in much greater perfec- 

 tion, if planted or sown in poor soil. To this, ansi- 

 loba, sinuata, and tetraptera are exceptions, as they 

 flower the finest in a rich, light loam. 



jt^apaver Marseillii, double white poppy, edged with red. 



gigantea, large Dutch poppy. 



Phlox Drummondii, many colours; a superb article, and 

 blooms from May till October. In dry situations, it 

 is apt to die off unless partially shaded. 



Keseda odorata, Mignonette; to have it in perfection the 

 whole season, there should be a sowing in May and 

 July. It delights in a rich, loamy soil. 



Tournefortia heliotropoides, summer Heliotrope. 



Viscaria oculata, violet viscaria. 



Viola tricolor, Pansy or Heart' s-ease, require very rich soil, 

 and should be shaded from hot sun ; if sown early in 

 the season, they will flower profusely in the autumn. 



For other varieties of Annuals, see list adapted for hot-bed 

 sowing. We have omitted many not agreeing with our cli- 

 mate, or those very common ; for such, we refer our r^adera 

 to the lists published annually by respectable seedsmen. 



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May be planted any time this month, or beginning of 

 next, which in most seasons will be preferable. We wili 

 give 'a few simple directions how to accomplish the work. 

 In the first place, dig over the ground deeply where tho 



