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them also by seeds. Dahlias require a sandy soil. Sand and vegetable 

 mould make a good mixture for them. No animal manure should be 

 applied. 



3. Bulbous-rooted Plants. 



1. Crocus (C. of species). — Many species; yellow, lilac, white, etc. 

 The yellow crocus (C. luteus) is the greatest favorite. The spring-flower- 

 ing (C vernus) works in well among shrubs and trees ; blooms early in 

 the spring. 



2. Crown imperial (Fritillaria imperialis). — Color varies from light 

 yellow to orange red ; showy ; suitable for borders. 



3. lELja.cmth.(iri/acinthus Orientalis). — Varieties innumerable ; choose 

 an assortment of various colors. 



4. Iris (/. of species). — Of the bulbous species, thePersian (/. Persica) 

 is the most beautiful, but does better in a pot or frame, with some pro- 

 tection. 



5. Lily {Liliuni of species). — The species are very numerous, and all 

 very beautiful. The following is a selection : 



Common white (L. candidum). 



Double white (Z. candidum jiore plena). 



Scarlet (L. chdlcedonicum). 



Japan (L. lancifolium of var.) — white, red, rose, 



spotted ; very beautiful. 

 Turk's caip {L. martajon). — various. 

 Tiger (L. tigrinum), 



6. Narcissus (N. tazetta). — Yellow and white variously combined ; 

 varieties numerous. 



7. Daffodil (iV. pseudo narcissus). — Many varieties. 



8. Jonquil {N.jonquilla). — Bright yellow; fragrant; requires copi- 

 ous watering. 



9. Snowdrop {Qalanthus nivalis). — Double and single ; both desir- 

 able. 



10. Squill [Scilla of species). — Blue and white ; S. amoena and *S^. 

 Siberica are exceedingly brilliant and beautiful ; blossom early in spring. 



11. Star of Bethlehem (^O'rnithogalum of species). — White and varie- 

 gated ; easy of cultivation. 



12. Tulip {Tulipa Gesneriana). — Varieties innumerable and of every 

 shade. There are early and late sorts. Choose some of both. 



FLOWBEING SHRUBS. 



1. Rose {Rosa of species). — Multitudinous in species, and countless in 

 variety. No two persons would make the same selection. For the few 

 sorts wanted in a common garden, we suggest the following : 



HYBRID PERPETUAL EOSBS. 



Augusta Mie — blush. 

 Geant des Battailles— brilliant crim- 

 son. 

 Caroline de Sansal — flesh-color. 

 Lord Raglan — fiery crimson. 

 Matharin Regina — lilac. 



General Jaqueminot— crimson-scar- 

 let. 

 Mrs. Elliott — rosy-purple. 

 Duchess d'Orleans — rosy-carmine. 

 Baron Hallez — light crimson. 

 Sydonie — light pink. 

 Baron Prevost — deep rose. 



