1870. 



NEW ENGLAOT) FARMER. 



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DIAJTTHUS HEDDEWIQH DIADEMATUS. 



ing, tbe "Double Diadem Pink," is described 

 in Washburn & Co.'s catalogue (from which 

 we copy) as a striking novelty of wonderful 

 beauty. It differs from the D. Ileddewigii, 

 being more luxuriant, compact and dwarfish ; 

 its flowers have a diameter of two to four inch- 



es each. Tliey are regular, densely double, 

 and have all tints, from lilac, crimson and pur- 

 ple, to the deepest black purple. 



Our lady readers who may be inclined to trj 

 these flowers will find them of easy culture, 

 and very satibfactory in their appearance. 



