January ii, 1893.] 



Garden and Forest. 



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FiR- 3' — Aster turbinellus. See page i6. 



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I. Germanica, I. pallida and the hybrids of various species 

 which are known as German Irises. These plants have the 

 merit of being reliably hardy. They are sturdy, make large 

 clumps quickly, and among them may be found those producing 



flowers of the rarest beauty, second to no Orchid in texture, 

 coloring or pleasing forms. To some is also given an added 

 charm of fragrance. If cut as they are about to unfold they 

 will open and will prove fairly lasting and most useful and de- 



