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observe, how many varieties will be produced 

 from the same plant. 



31. The Spiderwort has very rich flowers, 

 but it is to be regretted that it is so soon de- 

 stroyed by the sun. 



H. But to make up that deficiency, it 

 continues in bloom all summer, and adds much 

 to the interest of a morning's visit to the garden. 



M. Why is the Fleur de Lis called the Iris ? 



H. From its great combination of colors ; 

 which with its unique appearance, has ever 

 found admirers, among the curious and scien- 

 tific. There are a great many species and 

 varieties ; we have only the dwarf and com- 

 mon garden sorts. 



M. Is not the Blue Flag we see in the 

 meadows, an Iris ? 



H. It is, and looks very gay with its blue 

 flowers, with the Golden Senecio and a multi- 

 tude of other flowers, that now add richness 

 to the waving grass* 



