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planted about two and a half feet apart 

 and at the rear, as they grow five to six 

 feet in height. 



Asters (hardy) 



The so-called aster, grown by florists, 

 and in general gardens, is not a true aster, 

 but is known botanically as Callistephus 

 Chinensis, introduced from China in 1731, 

 and is a hardy annual. Why it received 

 the common name of aster I have never 

 been able to find out. The true aster is 

 named from its star shape, and in Eng- 

 land is much prized and is called the 

 Michaelmas Daisy, because they are in full 

 bloom at the time of the feast of St. 

 Michael. As they grow wild nearly every- 

 where in the States, they are not grown so 

 much in gardens here. All good cata- 

 logues list quite a number of good varieties 

 for one to choose from. Being tall they 

 should be planted at the rear. 



Aconitum Monk's-hood, Helmet Flower 

 This plant, the roots of which are poi- 



