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Oypsopliila pan icii lata. Gypsophila. A graceful plant with 

 white flowers, which can be used for bouquets. One foot high. From 

 December to April. 



Ilcliotropiuni. Mixed varieties with dark and light shaded 

 flowers. A well k)iown plant, esteemed for the fragrance of its flowers, 

 which are produced during the whole summer in great profusion. 

 This plant is generally propagated by cuttings, but can also be raised 

 from seed. Should be sown in a hot-bed if sown early. 



Hclicliiy^uin iiioiistrosiiin album. White Everlasting 

 Flower. Very showy double flowers. One and a half feet high. 



Heliclirysiiiii nionstrosiiiii riibruni. Ked Everlasting 

 Flower. Very ornamental. One and a half feet high. December till 

 April. Does not transplant well. 



Hcliaiithus fl. pi. 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. 



Ibcris aiiiara. 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. 



Ibcris umbclata rosea. Purple Candytuft. One foot. Octo- 

 ber till April. 



Liiniam g-raiidifloriiin rubrum. Scarlet Flax. A very pretty 

 plant for masses or borders, with bright scarlet flowers, dark in the 

 centre. One foot. January till Ai^ril. 



Lobelia crinus. 



-Mathiola annua. 



Lobelia eriiiiis. Lobelia. A very 

 and blue flowers, well adapted for hangin; 

 foot. October till March. 



graceful i)]ant with wdiite 

 baskets or border. Half 



