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FAMILIAR GARDEN FLOWERS. 



tlie most attractive^ for as we travel through the country 

 the new spring growth of the pastures and the myriad 

 golden flowers that deck the water-courses constitute in 

 themselves anentertainmeut<jf the most refreshing character, 

 calculated, in behalf cif any one whom a long winter has 

 troubled, to restore the energies and drive dull care away. 



The early tulips require a rich sandy soil, in which they 

 should be planted in October or November. Soon after 

 flowering the leaves die di.iwn, when the bulbs should be 

 lifted and stored away. A collection of the varieties 

 will be found full of interest and iisefulness, as they make 

 a delightful display when iilanted in clumps in the garden 

 borders. For planting in masses, the best varieties are 

 C'(ndeur Cardinal, Couronne Pourpre, Duchesse de Parma, 

 Keizerskroon, Pottebakker, Yellow Prince, and Thomas 

 Moore. These are all single, and rich in piositive colour. 

 The best doubles for Ijeds are Rex llubrorum, Impcrator 

 Rubror\mT, Toarnesol, Gloria .Solis, and Couronne des 

 Roses. 



