152 FLOWERS IN BLOOM. [AUG. 



in May, are flowering well, especially four va- 

 rieties of Chelone, which I raised last year from 

 cuttings ; and am now going to strike cuttings 

 of yellow Gerandia and Orpine, or live-for-ever, 

 to keep through the winter. 



I have written a longer letter than usual 

 to-day, but it will be the last long letter you 

 will receive from me on gardening, as I shall 

 have, towards the close of the year, but few 

 instructions to give. 



Ever your affectionate friend, 



G. 



