tubular flowers of the older varieties of Nicotiana Jlffinis 

 would be difficult to replace, and I have no intention 

 of saying that Farquhar Hybrids are finer, but I can say that 

 they cover a range of tints heretofore unknown to the nico- 

 tianas. While of the same rich substance they include many 

 other shades. 



^ A soft rose nicotiana is a novelty, besides there are mauve 

 and purple and ivory, and deep rose among these newer 

 varieties. I should certainly plan for a great many of the 

 older Nicotiana Jlffinis for cutting. It is a mo^ desirable 

 " filling " flower. We see it all through the Winter in the 

 shops of florists who realize its desirability for that purpose 

 and 1 have often seen it combined with white orchids in bridal 

 bouquets. It is quite worthy of the orchids, I assure you S& 

 ^ Early Spring sown seed will produce ^urdy plants for 

 late May out-of-doors planting. I place them twelve inches 

 apart near the canterbury bells, and back of which it is 

 advisable to mass them as they grow nearly three feet tall. 



THE GODETIAS 



^ Is it not a pity that we gardeners could not have been 

 consulted relative to the naming of certain plants that seem 

 so inappropriately named? We would have given them more 

 expressive and, in many instances, more suitable names 33 

 ^ Satin Flowers, is the name I would have given to the 

 godetias, for that is ju^ what they seem to be made of, 

 they have such a satiny texture. Yes, I '11 admit they are 

 ju^ a little artificial looking, but this makes them none 

 the less lovely. 



^ Of the single varieties Lady Satin Rose is clear, shining 

 pink and Duchess Of Albany a glistening white. What 



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