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Tuberous Roots. — These are propagated by dividing 

 the roots, which are fleshy and multiply very fast. — 

 They are usually dug late in the fall and kept iii dry 

 sand in a cool, dry cellar during the winter. Some re- 

 main in the ground over winter. They should have 

 a rich mellow soil. 



Jlsclepias Tn6ero.sa— produces orange flowers in Au«:. and Sept. 



Madeira Vine — grows thirty feet, has white, sweet scented 

 flowers. 



HermerQcqllis Flava — has yellow lily-like flowers, 

 ** Fulva — buff flowers. 



Pceonia — has double flowers of various colors. They stand out 

 during winter. We think the following will prove satisfactory. — 

 Superb double White, Double Rose, Double Red, Sweet Scented, 

 Chinese double purple crimson, Double Blush, Double Lilac, 

 Double dark Crimson. 



DAHLIA. 



*'From the middle o,f May to the middle of June, is the time to 

 plant the Dahlia in this latitude. It will grow on almost any kind 

 of soil, but sandy loam suits it best: a single tuber with one sprout, 

 is enough to make a good plant. Dig a hole of the size of. the 

 tuber, and four inches deep — lay it in flat, and cover it. up; , do 

 not let more than one shoot arise from it, and displace all laterals 

 the first twelve inches from the ground, above that let it branch. 

 Drive a stick two or three inches in diain^'ter, and of a length 

 suitable to the growth of the plant, into the ground, close 16 tlie 

 side of each plant. The plant is to be lied to the stick as it ad- 

 vances in growth; this will prevent its being blown down and de- 

 stroyed by high winds. If ihe head gets crowded, cut out some of 

 its^branches. September is the month in which the Dahlia shows 

 its pride. As soon as the frost has killed down the top, cut ofl'the 

 stem six. inches from its base, and dig up the root carefully; after 

 drying two days in the sun, pack it in a box with dry earth, and 

 place it in a cool, airy part ol the cellar." • ' y 



In the follow^ing spring during the month of April, 

 plant the tubers in a hot bed and after thoy have sprout- 

 ed separate them from the old stem and when it be- 

 comes warm,, set them into their permanent places,— 

 If there is not a hot bed neay. start them in a .box in 

 a warm kitchen. We oiler tJio following list. 



Desdemona, primrose. 

 Mrs, Jones, dove color. 

 Admiral, lilac, fine form. 

 FA Dorado, pale yellow, fine. 

 Fearless, lilac extra fine. 



