HEP A TIC A. 



Ajn/i/Of/r lupdlira. 



HERE is notliiiig- craiued by 

 separating this old frieiul 

 from its relatives the ane- 

 mones, but at iir own choice 

 we may nse the name given 

 above, or we may designate 

 it lleptit'ica tnloljn. The 

 three-lobed leaf- is a dis- 

 tinct peculiarity, but the 

 flowers have a character of 

 their own, and ma}' alwa\s 

 be recognised as represent- 

 ing a distinct section of 

 the anemones. The double 

 red variety here figured is 

 one of the best of the 

 series, but all are useful ; 

 and the amateur may with 

 propriety secure a compdete set, and may then find pleasure 

 in keeping them. Strange to say, these hardy, thrifty, 

 long-lived plants are often l(.)st in gardens through various 

 unpardonable accidents. A sure way of killing hepaticas 

 is to transplant them frequently. But the grand slaughter 

 of the innoct^nts in the garden border is accomj)lished by 



