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times a white eye encircled with a purplish ring. Grows natively in 
grassy places (hence its name) also in gravelly or sandy soils. 
PHEASANT’S-EYE, FEATHER-PINK (Dianthus plumarius and D. plu- 
marius, var. Cyclops). Petals bearded and fringed, the latter variety has 
a centraleye. Fragrant. For further culture see Pink. Hardy Garden, 
White Per., June. 
RacceED Rosin, Cuckoo FLower (Lychnis Flos-cuculi, known also 
as Agrostemma Flos Jovis). 2 ft. Has a forked downy white stem, 
leaves downy-white, and throws up many stalks bearing loose terminal 
clusters of bright rose-pink salver-shaped flowers. Also a semi-double 
form, L. Flos-cuculi pl. fl. Any good soil; self-sowing, and is also prop- 
agated by division of the root. 
Poppy. Oriental (Papaver orientale, var. Salmon Queen; also Pink 
Beauty). Vigorous perennial varieties of Poppy, with coarse long leaves, 
deeply cut, and clothed with stiff white hairs, bearing enormous pink 
blossoms from 6-9 in. across, the petals having a dark spot at the base of 
each. Though blooming but a short season, not over two weeks, and 
covering considerable space left bare afterwards, the glorious bloom of 
the Oriental Poppy repays fully for its cultivation. I would suggest grow- 
ing perennial poppies with tall ferns, and when done blooming cut to the 
ground and sow or transplant Shirley poppies. It is easily raised from 
seed—though it does not transplant well—grows in any good soil, and 
when established is permanent. After blooming it grows shabby and 
should be cut down. It is said that any portion of the strong root will 
develop into a plant. I have not tried this mode of cultivation. Start 
seed very early, as the young plants are tender and often winter-kill the 
first season. Give a rich soil, full sun and water during the flowering 
season. 
Pyreturum (Chrysanthemum coccineum; known also as Pyrethrum 
roseum). 3-4 ft. A very beautiful plant with much divided leaves and 
large pale rose-pink flowers resembling the white Daisy in form, borne 
on long stems. If cut back after blooming will often flower again in the 
autumn. There are many solferino and magenta shades to be avoided. 
Give any good soil. Propagated by seed and division of the root. 
SAPONARIA (S. ocymoides, var. splendens). 1 ft. A creeping plant 
bearing numerous panicles of beautiful bright pink flowers resembling 
the Catchfly. Give any good soil; is good as a border plant, for bed- 
ding or rock work. Propagate by seed or division. 
SIDALCEA MALVAEFLORA, var. Listeri. 1-3 ft. An erect plant with 
