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grow and flower again later in tlie year if 

 the weather is mild. 



Seeds, which should be selected from 

 the finest varieties, may be sown as soon 

 as ripe in a spot where it wUl be possible 

 to afford shade and moisture — the essen- 

 tials to a rapid germination. The seed- 

 lings may be allowed to flower where 

 sown or transplanted in September or 

 October. 



Among the many forms of the Poppy 

 Anemone the following deserve special 

 mention : 



1. The ChrysomthemMm -flowered 

 Anemone. — This is a fine race of double- 

 flowered Anemones, having the appearance 

 of some Chrysanthemums or China Asters. 

 There are many varieties, chiefly distin- 

 guished by colour, which varies a good 

 deal, the principal tint being lilac-rose, 

 deep violet, crimson, carmine, rose, 

 purple, &c. 



2. Caen Anemones. — These are well 

 known by their vigorous growth, the 

 great size of their flower stalks, and their 

 large and briUiantly coloured flowers. 

 Both single and double varieties are 

 represented. The ' Cardinal's Hat ' and 

 ' Double Nice ' Anemones are particularly 

 fine forms, the first being deep scarlet 

 with slight variations, the second of a 

 beautiful rosy fiesh colour. 



A. decapetala. — A distinct N. Ameri- 

 can Windflower 12-18 in. high, with deep 

 green 3-parted leaves, the lobes of which 

 are cut into nmnerous linear segments. 

 The creamy white or pale primrose flowers 

 about 1-2 in. across appear in May and 

 June. 



Culture So. as above. This pretty 

 species, although perhaps not so orna- 

 mental as many of the other Windflowers, 

 is valuable for planting in shady places. 



A. Fannini. — A very beautiful and 

 remarkable Windflower, native of Natal, 

 where it grows at an elevation of 3,000- 

 4,000 ft. In a wild state it attains a height 

 of about 5 feet, and the roundish, angled, 

 Ehubarb-like leaves a width of 2 ft. or 

 more. In a cultivated state, however, it 

 grows only about 2 ft. high, and the leaves 

 rarely measure more than a foot in dia- 

 meter. The beautiful sweet-scented star- 

 like flowers are quite as large as in wild 

 specimens. They appear in April and 

 May and are 2-3 in. across, the oblong 

 acute segments being at first greenish, 

 yellow, but afterwards a pure snowy white 



within, surrounding a mass of yellow 

 stamens in the centre. 



Culture cmd Propagation. — This 

 species seems to be perfectly hardy at 

 least as far north as Kew, when grown in 

 rich and well-manured loamy soil in warm 

 positions facing south. It is best left 

 undisturbed for several years so that it 

 may become thoroughly established. The 

 leaves die down every winter and dm-ing 

 that period the plants may be mulched 

 with a layer of rich manure, and in the 

 event of severe weather some litter or dry 

 leaves may be placed over the crowns. 

 The plants may be increased by carefully 

 dividing the roots in spring or by sowing 

 imported seeds under glass, afterwards 

 pricking the young plants out. 



A. fulgens (Saa/rlet Windflower). — 

 This is a native of S. Evirope, growing 

 about 1 ft. high, with bright green 3-lobed 

 cut and toothed leaves. The large soli- 

 tary flowers which appear in May are 2 

 in. or more across, and of a brilhant 

 scarlet-crimson colour, sometimes with a 

 paler zone at the base around the jet 

 black bunch of stamens in the centre. 



Culture and Propagation. — This 

 plant does best in rich loamy soU with a 

 dash of lime in it, and is suitable for the 

 partially shaded spots in the rockery or 

 flower border. Stagnant moisture at the 

 roots is fatal to it, hence the necessity for 

 good drainage. The roots may be planted 

 almost at any time, but during early 

 autumn is the best time. Increased by 

 dividing the roots, or from seeds. A. 

 fulgens major is a fine form, and A. 

 Pavonina (the Peacock Anemone) is a 

 double form. 



A. Halleri (Pulsatilla Halleri). — A 

 Swiss plant about 6 in. high, with pinnate 

 hairy leaves, cut into lance-shaped pointed 

 divisions. Flowers in May, the 6 oval 

 lance-shaped sepals being of a purple 

 or deep lUac colour, and in strong con- 

 trast to the conspicuous bunch of yellow 

 stamens in the centre. A. Haclceli seems 

 to be a form of this species, but differs in 

 having more woolly stems, less finely cut 

 leaves, and larger blossoms. 



Culture do. as above. This is a 

 suitable plant for sunny positions in the 

 rockery or the edges of flower borders. 

 May be increased by seeds or division. 



A. Hepatica (Hepatioa triloba). — This 

 is the common Hepatica of S. Europe. 

 It grows 4-6 in. high, with heart-shaped 



