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husky covering, which should be removed to facilitate germination, or they 

 may be started in hot bed Half-hardy annual. 

 Abronia umbellata, delicate lilac, with white centre. 



'• arenaria, a novelty of 1869; same habit as Umhellata. but with 



pure waxy, yellow, sweet scent<ed flowers. An elegant ae(iuisiti(>n. 



" mixed, seeds of the above varieties mixed. 



AOROCLmiUM.— (Everlasting.) 



Very pretty, half-hardy annuals from Swan River, with rose and white 

 daisy -like flowers. These are ' Immortelles" which bloom in August and 

 September, and are a fine acquisition for winter bouquets and wreaths. The 

 flowers should be gathered for drying when partially opened. They grow 

 about one foot high, and should be planted four inches apart. 



Aeroelinium album, pure white. 



roseumi, light rose color. 



ADLUMIA. — (Climbing Fumitoky.) 



One of the most delicate and graceful climbers, sometimes called '• Climb- 

 ing Fern," from its foliage. It thrives in any sheltered situation, clinging by 

 its numerous tendrils, to any object within reach. Hardy biennial. 

 Adlumia cirrhosa, pink and straw colored blossoms; 15 feet. 



ADOJSTIS, 



A hardy annual of easy cultivation, growing about one foot high. Flow- 

 ers deep red, not very large; foliage many parted and delicate. The flowers 

 and foliage together are beautiful. It is sometimes known as ''Pheasant's 

 Eye." 

 Adonis Autumnalis, flowers, dark blood red. 



AGERATUM. 



Well known bedding plants, remaining in bloom a long time. The colors 

 form an admirable contrast with the more brilliant Verbenas and Geraniums. 

 Continues to bloom through the winter, if kept from the frost. Hardy annuals. 

 Ageratum mexieanum, light blue; from Mexico; \^ feet high. 



" conspicuum., a valuable variety for winter flowering. Flow- 



ers pure white; l}^ feet; new and fine. 

 " mixed, seeds of the above varieties mixed. 



AGROSTEMMA. 



A perfectly hardy plant, growing freely in any common garden soil. 

 Flowers like small single pinks, on long slender stems. About one foot high. 

 The different varieties are known as Rose Campion, and Rose of Heaven. 



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