32 ANTIRRHINUMS AND PENTSTEMONS 



for a stipulated number of named varieties. For a 

 collection jasper vases to hold three or more stems each 

 may be used, but only one variety should occupy one vase. 



In the 1887 catalogue issued by that grand old florist, 

 John Forbes, of Hawick, 344 named varieties of 

 Pentstemons were Hsted. Some of the names are still 

 familiar, but year by year since then new varieties have 

 made their debut, some to disappear in a short time, some 

 to remain, but the total number of names that have been 

 given to Pentstemons is so bewilderingly large that to 

 single out a few as being worthy of special mention 

 would be futile. Any up-to-date florist's catalogue will 

 furnish names and descriptions, and any florist who 

 specialises in Pentstemons may be relied upon to supply 

 a dozen or more varieties selected to provide the novice 

 with distinct and pleasing sorts that will form the nucleus 

 of a good collection. 



For bedding purposes there are also varieties in legion, 

 but exceptionally popular are Newbury Gem, a small but 

 free-flowering vermiHon scarlet, and Southgate Gem, a 

 larger and equally brilliant flower, but those who wish 

 for pinks or more delicate tints, or rich glossy purples, 

 will find no difficulty in getting their wants supplied. 



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