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Gypsophila paniculata. Gypsophila. A graceful plant with 
white flowers, which can be used for bouquets. One foot high. From 
December to April. 
Heliotropium. Mixed varieties with dark and light shaded 
fiowers. A well known 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. 
Helichrysum monstrosum album. White Everlasting 
Flower. Very showy double flowers. One and a half feet high. 
Eelichrysum monstrosum rubrum. Red Everlasting 
Flower. Very ornamental. One anda half feet high. December till 
April. Does not transplant well. 
Helianthus fi. 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. 
TIberis umbelata rosea. Purple Candytuft. Onefoot. Octo- 
ber till April. 
Linum grandifiorum rubrum. Scariet Flax. A very pretty 
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plant for masses or borders, with bright scar 
centre. One foot. January till April. 
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Lobelia erinus. Mathiola annua. 
Lobelia erinus. Lobelia. A very graceful plant with white 
and blue flowers. well adapted for hanging baskets or border. Half 
foot. October till March. 
