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FAMILlAS GARDEN FLOWERS. 



in the shady border are 0. iimhellatum, 0. pyrenaicum, 

 0. nutans, and 0. j)yi-amidfilis. The first will thrive under 

 the deepest shade of trees, but th-e others like a little sun- 

 shine. The second in the list is the plant known as 

 " Bath asparagus," the flower-stems being sometimes 

 cooked and served as a table vegetable in the ancient and 

 beautiful city of Bath. 



