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made a much finer display than could be obtained when they were 

 treated as biennials. The first flowerino; season three or four spikes 

 were about the average for a plant ; the second flowering year nine 

 or more are often carried. Digitalis required a winter mulch of 

 leaves or straw. 



Amongst the annual lupines he would include Lupinus Menziesii 

 which is a deep golden yellow and is fine for massing. He said he 

 would be glad if Mr. Cameron would give the best cure for aphis 

 on the roots of asters. 



Mr. Cameron replied to the last question by stating that change 

 of soil was the best remedy; don't plant in the same soil two years 

 in succession. Plant asters in fresh soil each year. 



