PLANTS FOR 



ing Aster," with steins a foot or more in length. 

 This makes the flowers of this class particularly 

 useful for vases. I would advise growing three 

 colors, when it is wanted solely for cutting — 

 white, pale rose, and delicate lavender. 



The newer varieties of Dahlia — especially the 

 " decorative " section — are superb for cutting. 

 Their flowers are not formal like those of the old 

 double kinds, and being borne on long stalks, 

 they can be arranged very gracefully. Like 

 the Aster, they last well. They will be found 

 among the most useful of our late flowers for 

 large vases, and where striking and brilliant 

 eff'ects of color are desired. 



The Gladiolus is also well adapted to cutting, 

 and is very efi^ective when used in tall vases, the 

 entire stalk being taken. 



Scabiosa, often known as " Mourning Bride," 

 is an excellent plant for vase-use, and deserves 

 more attention than it has heretofore enjoyed. 

 Its flowers are quite unlike most other annuals 

 in color, and will be appreciated on that account. 

 The dark purple varieties combine delightfully 

 with those of a lighter tone in yellow, and with 

 pure whites. As the blossoms are produced on 

 long stems, they dispose themselves very grace- 

 fully when used in rather deep vases. 



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