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GARDEN FLOWERS. 



CHRISTMAS ROSE. 



(hELLEBORUS NIGER.) 



which I cannot exactly term autumn flowers. They bloom 

 so late that, by using a frame over them and thus securing 

 a little protection, their beautiful white flowers may be had 

 at Christmas. They should be planted in a shady position 



and moist soil, as they are impatient 

 of dry weather. H. niger altifolius 



T~ff^ is one of the best varieties, with 



X K pinkish white flowers and the char- 

 I *" acteristic dark-green foliage. 

 _ _ a^ubJ The magnificent Japanese and 



[Chinese chrysanthemums should be 

 ■given liberal space, but my excuse 



COBWEB HOUSE-LEEK. ^^'^ ^^^ considcring them is their 



(sEMPERwuM ADACHNoiDEUM.) lack of hardincss. They may live 



and thrive with some protection, but there is no certainty. 



The proper way to grow them is to cultivate strong plants 



in pots and set them out in early fall, Just before they 



