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SCARLET LYCHNIS. 



(LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA.) 



This is a splendid hardy perennial, growing about two 

 feet high, with a bunch of beautiful flowers, corymb form, 

 of a beautiful dazzling scarlet in June and July ; the leaves 

 are lanceolate, and cordate. It is easily raised from seed, 

 is perfectly hardy, and can also be easily increased by di- 

 viding the roots. It is a native of Russia, and was imported 

 into England several hundred years ago. It is found to 

 grow in any garden soil. The double is very desirable, 

 the flowers on the top form a ball, which gives it quite a 

 unique appearance. It is increased by dividing the root in 

 the fall, or by cuttings of the flower stem, taken the same 

 as the Scarlet Lobelia. It should never be left out in the 

 winter, as it does not flower so well. There are several 

 varieties of the Lychnis ; most are confined to the green- 

 house, being rather tender. 



SWEET PEA. 



(LATHYRUS ODORATA.) 



There is a great variety of the Sweet Pea ; some are ex- 

 tremely pretty annuals, natives of different countries, flow- 

 ering in June and July. It will flower stronger and the 



