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The Cork Oak in Algeria. — See page 24 



object to a flower because it is double ; but unlike the type, this 

 may be propagated by cuttings only, and to secure these it is 

 best, after the plant is past its flowering, to cut it down to the 

 ground. Strong base shoots will soon spring up, and these 

 may be readily rooted and will make good flowering plants the 

 next spring. The double-flowered Lychnis vesper tina is one of 

 the very best double white flowering hardy plants for summer 

 blooming, for it lasts in bloom with us for about three months. 

 The beautiful double rose colored variety of Lychnis viscaria. 



known as Splendens, only needs to be seen to be appreciated. 

 It flowers in abundance, and is a good old-fashioned plant 

 that is too seldom met with. These double Lychnis must be 

 propagated by division. 



The gorgeous Oriental Poppies last several days if cut just 

 as the buds begin to show their color. They open perfectly 

 in water ; but for those who do not care for their color the 

 soft rose of the variety Roseutn may perhaps be better appre- 

 ciated. The plant differs only in the' color of its flowers. It 



