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are two inches or more in length, oblong, rounded at the 

 apex and narrowing to the base. The flowers, terminal 

 and solitar)', an inch in diameter, are very pretty. 



H. moseriamiin. — This is acknowledged to be one of 

 the very best low-growing plants of recent introduction. 

 Its habit is free and graceful ; it produces long, slender, 

 much-branched stems, leafy to the base and drooping 

 towards the ends. It is free-flowering, each blossom 

 measuring from two to two and a half inches in diameter, 

 in color a rich golden yellow, which is rendered still more 

 effective by the numerous yellow stamens and crimson 

 anthers. It blooms continuously the entire season, and 

 whether used as a bedding plant, for borders, or as single 

 specimens, is equally desirable. There is some question 

 as to its hardiness as far north as New England, where it 

 sometimes fails to withstand the winters unless afforded 

 protection. But in the Middle and Southern States it is 

 sure to prove of the highest value. Its height is from 

 two to three feet, and it is of very easy cultivation. 



H. oblongifolinm. — This is sometimes catalogued as H. 

 hookerianum, which may be regarded as a synonym, as 

 the two certainly represent the same plant. The flowers 

 are large and bright yellow, though the bush is not as free 

 a bloomer as some of its class. They are sufficient, how- 

 ever, to make it very desirable in the shrubbery or border, 

 where midsummer blossoms are especially desired. It 

 grows but about two feet, and is nearly an evergreen and 

 quite so in the Southern States. In the North it needs 

 slight protection, and does best in half-shaded situations. 

 It is a native of Nepaul. Others which may be mentioned 



