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when fully grown will surely be blown down unless very strongly 

 supi)orte(l. 



Anothiu- very desirable mode of cultivation is to begin by plac- 

 ing the row of birch brush, or whatever the vines are to climb upon, 

 in position before the peas are planted ; then plant two rows of 

 seed, one row on each side, about four inches from the brush 

 stems or trellis wires. As the vines attain their growth their sup- 

 ports will be entirely hidden from view and a beautiful wall of 

 flowers will be the result. 



The following are standard varieties and should be in every col- 

 lection : 



Fainted Lady, a beautiful rose and white. 



Crown Princess of Prussia, a delicate light rose. 



Scarlet Invincible, bright scarlet crimson. 



"White, pure white. 



Purple, dark purple. 



Black Invincible, the darkest variety grown. 



The following named sorts are of recent introduction and have 

 not as yet been sufficiently tested to warrant placing them among 

 the standard varieties — although some of them are very promis- 

 ing. 



Princess Beatrice. — Color beautiful carmine rose ; an early and 

 continuous bloomer, with extra large petals. It holds its beautiful 

 color until frost ; and if it proves as desirable during the next few 

 seasons as it now appears it will without doubt take the place of 

 Crown Princess of Prussia ; for it cannot be denied tliat the latter 

 fails to hold its color. 



I give the introducers' descriptions of the following : 



Cardinal. — A splendid robust growing variety, producing a 

 great profusion of bright shining crimson scarlet flowers, very dis- 

 tinct and handsome. 



Indiyo King. — The standard of this charming variety is of a 

 dark maroon purple, with clear indigo blue wings. 



Princess of Wales. — A lovely variety, shaded and striped with 

 mauve on a white ground in a most pleasing manner ; the flowers 

 are of great substance and perfect sliape. It has been awarded a 

 First Class Certificate l)y the Floral Committee of the Royal Hor- 

 ticultural Society, Loudon. 



