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by dividing the root in September. Plant them out to 

 gain strength before the winter sets in. You will find in 

 a bed of seedlings some double ; these you should pre- 

 serve, by dividing the roots, and giving them protection 

 through the winter. 



This flower will easily cross with th.e China Pink, and 

 the plants raised will partake of the qualities of both, 

 making a beautiful flowering plant for the border for two 

 years. Although it is easily propagated, and has become 

 common, it still retains a place in all gardens, however 

 small, such is the estimation this flower is held. Differerv 

 gardens appear to have them of different colors. Such 

 novelty makes them desirable, and they are not likely to 

 be supplanted by any other 



ST. JOHN'S WORT. 



(HYPERICUM KALMIANUM.) 



This ornamental shrub is not cultivated so much as it 

 should be, considering its showy appearance when in 

 flower, which is during the months of June and July. It 

 is then literally covered with bright yellow flowers, of an 

 imposing aspect. It is evergreen, and will grow readily 

 from cuttings in a sandy loam ; it requires plenty of water 

 during the flowering season, and is easily kept through the 

 winter in a pit or cellar, watered sparingly. 



