80 EUPHORBIA MARGINATA.—SNOW ON THE MOUNTAIN. 
to the mouth, as the principle Euphorbin is exceedingly irritating 
in minute quantities, and may be fatal in large portions.” 
Since its introduction to our gardens its singular beauty has 
been recognized by florists, and it often enters into the artistic 
floral work known as “bedding,” or the growing of plants in 
large masses with regard to their harmonies of color. It is 
quite likely that in time some varieties may be discovered which 
will give an increased floral interest to this beautiful plant. 
Even in nature some variations from the normal form are found 
at times, and a very striking one is referred to in Engelmann 
and Gray’s account of Lindheimer’s Texan collections. This one 
is described as having the broad white margin often more or less 
crisped. This variety they name Euphorbia marginata variety 
woleuca, and if its peculiar crispy character could be developed 
it would be highly prized by florists. 
