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colorings it is most difficult to describe. Pelargoniums are among 
the most satisfactory flowers that can be planted, as they grow 
vigorously for years, and require but little care when once estab- 
lished. Plant in warm, sunny, well-drained locations, in good 
soil, pinch in over-vigorous shoots to keep the plant symmetrical. 
Give water sufficient for its growth and keep faded flowers cut off. 
VIOLETS. 
The sweet, modest Violet has won a warm place in the affec- 
tions of the people of California. It is particularly popular on 
account of the ease with which it can be grown, the large size and 
abundance of the flowers produced and the long flowering season. 
Violets delight in a partially shaded location and during the 
growing and blooming season should not lack for water. If large, 
fine flowers are desired, the plants must be given plenty of room 
and kept free from runners. All the varieties make pretty borders. 
NATIVE CALIFORNIA SHRUBBERY. 
The Toyon, or California Christmas berry (Heteromeles arbu- 
tifolia) is one of the handsomest evergreen shrubs on the Pacific 
Coast. The dark evergreen foliage, its clear cut habit and its 
sprays of white blossoms in its season render it attractive. But 
above all its other charms are the brilliant clusters of fruit at 
Christmas time, which were early recognized as a convenient 
substitute for Christmas holly. The shrub is well worthy of ex- 
tensive cultivation aside from its fruit, which is edible, and when 
its qualities, useful and ornamental, are better appreciated it will 
be extensively planted. 
The Giant California White Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) is one 
of the most stately plants belonging to our state, and lacked but 
few votes of being elected for our state flower, instead of the more 
brilliant Eschscholtzia. A portrait of this waxy white flower is 
given on first page. It is grown from seeds or cuttings, or roots 
may be transplanted. It is a half woody shrub, and the flowers, 
in cultivation, have actually been measured that were nine inches 
across. The shrub grows from two feet to fifteen feet in height 
in most favored localities. 
