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Ageratum A fine lavender-blue flower ; very use- 

 ful for cutting ; a profuse and constant bloomer. 



Celosia A most peculiar plant, with "combs" of 

 brilliant crimson, scarlet and yellow ; some varieties 

 have a feathery effect from the peculiar divisions of 

 the "comb." 



Dianthus The Chinese Pink; a most profuse 

 bloomer, running through almost all colors ; very fine. 



Delphinium Better known as Larkspur ; charm- 

 ing plants for using in the background, on account of 

 their tall habit. 



Portulaca A vegetable salamander, enjoying our 

 hottest weather, and doing its best under a scorching 

 sun ; in almost all colors ; a low grower ; excellent for 

 beds near the house or path. 



Stock More usually called Gillyflower ; a most 

 excellent flower, coming in various shades of red, blue, 

 lilac, yellow and pure white; fragrant; fine for cut- 

 ting ; a late bloomer. 



Zinnia A strong-growing plant, the larger varie- 

 ties well adapted for back rows; quite like a Dahlia in 

 form, very double, and coming in a great variety of 

 most brilliant colors. 



Other good annuals are: 



Scabiosa. Godetia. 



Salpiglossis. Eschscholtzia. 



Whitlavia. Gaillardia. 



Schizanthus. Calendula. 



Poppy. Centaurea. 



Nierembergia. Cacalia. 



Mirabilis. Antirrhinum. 



Lupine. Nicotiana. 



Myosotis. Snapdragon. 



Plants for edging : 



Candytuft A low-growing plant, bearing a pro- 



