10 Novelties of 1892. 
NOVELTIES OF 1892. 
Among the novelties in plants for 1892 are two striking forms 
of Arbutilons, raised in California this past year. The following 
brief description will be found of interest to the lovers of this 
beautiful genus. 
GOLDEN Purr. ‘The flowers of this are very large and bril- 
liant, of a rich chrome yellow, anda satiny lustre. The petals 
are contracted like a puff, hence the name. It grows tall, with 
large green foliage marked with black veining or stains, the stems 
also blackish. It is sure to be a welcome accession to every col- 
lection of Arbutilons. 
THE WEEPING ARBUTILON. ‘The flowers of this are spread 
like a partially opened umbrella, the petals crumpled and folded 
somewhat like a half-opened umbrella, in a very novel style. The 
flowers are large, of an orange chrome veined and marked with 
carmine in quite a peculiar manner. The weeping habit of the 
rather tall growing plant is another characteristic, which gives the 
variety its name. A charming sort, and a novelty which anyone 
might well be proud of introducing. 
NOTES ON PLANTING. 
BORDERS. 
A perfect border is a great addition to a well-kept garden, it is, 
in fact, a necessity about the flower beds. ‘How to make and 
keep a border in order,’ is a frequent question. In the first place, 
we must remember that most border plants are annuals, and that 
their season of perfection is short, which in colder climates is 
ended by frosts. Not so in California; here they live throughout 
the year, and look shabby but do not die. Such border plants 
must.be destroyed and a new crop of seedlings or slips re-set. 
This means time, labor, and money, but there is no other alter- 
native if you would have a handsome border. There are a few 
exceptions, of course, and the more lasting borders are the more 
desirable ones. 
The yellow feverfew or golden feather can be planted at any 
season, must never be allowed to bloom and requires some trim- 
ming or shearing. It needs to be replanted about every nine 
