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six inches high, simple and fragrant. Self-sowing in the 

 spring. 



3. AsTEE, China, Aster Sinensis. Fine varied colors, grow- 

 ing from twelve to fifteen inches high. Sometimes self-sow- 

 ing in the spring. 



4. Baetonia, Goldex, Bartonia aurea. Spreading, but 

 rising to the height of six inches. 



5. Eacheloe's Button, Gomplirena globosa. White or 

 purplish-crimson ; globular or clover-like flowers, pretty for 

 drying ; a foot high. 



6. Calenclrina grandiflora, &c. A showy lilac flower, re- 

 quiring to be sown very early in rich soil. 



7. Candytuft, White, Crimson, Tberis coronaria, sjxciosa. 

 Simple border or edging flowers, six or eight inches high. 



8. Centeanthus, Long-tubed, Centrantlius meicrosiphon. 

 A very pretty clear pink flower, about a foot high, a constant 

 bloomer ; docs not well bear transplanting. Self-sowing in the 

 spring. 



9. Coreopsis, Golden, Calliopsis hicolor (heretofore Core- 

 opsis tindorio). Showy and fine, two to three feet high. 

 Self-sowing in the fall. 



10. Cockscomb, Buff, Crimson, C'elosia cristata. From six 

 inches to two feet high. Sow early in hot lied. 



11. Claekea, Lilac-pink, 67a)7jea ^jH?cAe??a. Cmious and 

 pretty, six to eight inches high. 



12. Eteenal, Golden, Helichrysum iracteatum. Pretty 

 fjr drying ; from two to three feet high. Sow early in hot bed. 



13. Euphorbia, Variegated, Quaker's Daughter, Eup)liorhicL 

 varieiiata. Showy and peculiar, two feet high. Sometimes 

 self-sowing in the spring. 



14. Golden Cup, Chriseis crocea (formerly Esscholtzia). 

 Flower and foliage superior. 



If the plants become straggling, cut them clean to the ground 

 in July, and they will grow again and afford their finest flowers 

 in the fall. 



It often sm-vivcs the winter, and is also self-sowing in the 

 spring. About a foot high, (Jhriscis allja is similar except 

 in color. 



