AND THE WILDERNESS BLOSSOMED 



variety is attractive. It is easily raised from 

 spring-sown seed. 



Rhodanthe maculata, or Everlasting, is a half- 

 hardy annual from Australia, about one foot high, 

 bearing white, pink, or crimson flowers, which are 

 especially remarkable for the length of time the 

 bloom lasts after being cut. They retain their 

 color and shape if dried and hence are ranged 

 with the Everlastings. They are easily raised 

 from seed sown in the spring, and bloom early 

 and continuously until frost. 



Schizanthus pinnatus is nearly related to Salpi- 

 glossis, and is an attractive flower, being like its 

 relative also from Chili. It grows about one and 

 a half feet high, bearing rosy purple or yellow 

 blossoms, freely mottled, and about one inch in 

 diameter. The seeds may be sown in either 

 spring or fall, but the latter time is much the best. 

 It thrives in a rich, light, sandy soil. 



Clarkia elegans is a hardy annual from Califor- 

 nia, of which I know only enough to say that it 

 is attractive, and suited to our climate. It does 

 well in the sun and also in partial shade. The 

 plant is two feet high, well branched, with long 

 racemes of double purple, rose, or salmon flowers. 

 The seeds should be sown in the fall where the 



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