HAKDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS. ^5 



the names of any, but advise our readers to procure a col- 

 lection from any of the importers of bulbs, or from the 

 nurseries, and they will have little cause to complain of 

 the results. 



Phloxes. — The same may be said of the hardy phloxes 

 as of the iris. The number of new varieties announced 

 each year is altogether too great for any one except the 

 professional florist to think of purchasing. It is to be 

 feared that in the race for new varieties, that real marked 

 distinction between them is often overlooked. The phlox 

 is one of our most beautiful plants, and the endless variety 

 of colors which may be obtained from seeds constitute one 

 of its greatest charms. Seedlings of the hardy species are 

 so easily grown that any one can produce varieties in 

 abundance. Our plan is to purchase a few distinct va- 

 rieties, and then raise seedlings from them, selecting the 

 very best each year, and discard the others. We w411 

 name a few of the really good sorts ; we will not say the 

 best, for that would be a difficult task where all are so 

 fine : 



1. Andromeda. White, with scarlet eye. 



2. Boree. Violet crimson. 



3. Coquette. Pink and white. 



4. Cross of St. Louis. Lilac and white striped. 



5. Countess of Breadalbaine. Rosy crimson. 



6. Edward About. Rich rosy crimson. 



7. Fusi-gama. Dark violet. 



8. Lady Hume. White, crimson eye. 



9. Madame Lauriston. White, scarlet eye. 



10. Madame Marie Belanger. Large, deep lilac. 



