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H. I have not ; but they are found in some 

 parts of the country. 



M. Here is the Grand Flowering Arge- 

 mone ; you say it is from Mexico ; it looks 

 somewhat like a large white Poppy, but is 

 more delicate, and very ornamental, as it is 



always in bloom The Crepis 



Barbata, or Purple Eyed Crepis is 

 uncommonly beautiful and hardy, 

 and of the easiest culture. It 

 should be sown in masses, and 

 thinned out to eighteen inches' 

 distance. It continues to flower 

 from the first of July to October, 

 during which time it is covered with beautiful 

 blossoms, the petals of a light yellow, finely 

 contrasted with a brilliant purple centre. It 

 grows wild in the south of France 



By the middle of the month they were 

 highly amused by the swallows as they con- 



