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Heliotropium. Mixed varieties 
with dark and light shaded flowers. 
A well known plant, esteemed for the 
fragrance of its flowers, which are pro- 
duced during the whole summer in 
great profusion. This plant is gener- 
Ailes propagated ‘by cuttings, but can 
also be raised from seed. Should be 
sown in a hot-bed if sown early. 
Helichrysum monstrosui al- 
bum. White Everlasting Flower. 
Very showy double flowers. One and 
a half feet high. 
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rubrum. Red Everlasting Flower. ‘ 
Very ornamental. Oneanda half feet: EHO sara 
high. December till April. Does not transplant well. 
Welianthus fil. pl. Double Flowering Sunflower. A well known 
plant, with showy yellow flowers. The double is often cultivated in 
the flower garden. The single varieties are cultivated mostly for the 
seed. They are said to be anti-malarious. Four feet high. February 
till May. ; 
Iberis amara. White candytuft. A well known plant raised a 
good deal by florists for bouquets. Can be sown at different times to 
have a succession of flowers. One foot high. 
Iberis umbelata rosea. Purple candytuft. One foot. Octo- 
ber till April. 
Linum grandifiorum rubrum. Scarlet Flax. A very pretty 
plant for masses or borders, with bright scarlet flowers, dark in the 
centre. One foot. January till April. 
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Lobelia erinus. Mathiola annua, 
Lobelia erimus. Lobelia. Avery graceful plant, with white 
and blue flowers, well adapted for hanging baskets or border. Half 
foot. October till March. 
