AND THE WILDERNESS BLOSSOMED 



raised from seed, and bloom from August loth 

 to September 15 th. 



Agrostemma coronaria, or, as it is now called. 

 Lychnis coronaria, is also known as Rose Cam- 

 pion, Mullein Lychnis, Mullein Pink, and 

 Rose of Heaven, though the latter name prop- 

 erly belongs to L. cosli-rosa. It grows about three 

 feet high, and bears numerous flowers about an 

 inch in diameter in loose clusters. In color it 

 ranges from a dark rose to white, with some 

 specimens white with a crimson eye. It does 

 well on dry banks and in full sunshine, though 

 it is apt to die out after blooming once or twice. 

 While it will seed itself, it is still best to gather a 

 few seeds each fall and plant a fresh row annually 

 in the seed beds, as the plant is well worth keep- 

 ing. It blooms from July 15th to September 

 1st. 



Lathyrus latifolius, or Perennial Pea, is a hardy 

 vine, worthy of attention. It is easily raised from 

 seed, but the plants must be moved when quite 

 small. Once established they should be allowed 

 to remain, and they will continue to bloom for 

 several years. They do not need a trellis, but 

 look better, and seem more at home, if allowed 

 to climb at will over a sloping rock or ledge. 



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