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ORNAMENTAL ASPARAGUS. 



Plumosus Nanus is a greenhouse climber with Fern-like foliage. 



Sprengerl is a decorative perennial for pots, vases, etc., with 

 drooping chenille-like fronds 4 feet long. 



Verticillatus is a hardy climber, with feathery foliage and scarlet 

 berries; 10 feet. 



To grow Asparagus Plumosus Nanus and Sprengeri sow in shallow 

 boxes (2 inches deep) in light soil, in a temperature of 70 degrees, 

 in the greenhouse or light window of dwelling house. Merely press 

 the seeds into the soil with a board, and always water with a fine 

 spray so as not to disturb the surface, and do not allow them to dry 

 out. Place a pane of glass over the top, allowing a little space for 

 the air to penetrate. Place in a partially shaded situation, and 

 when 2 or 3 leaves have developed, transplant into similar boxes 

 and pot them off when large enough. 



Culture of Asparagus Verticillatus same as Anemone page 6. 



AQUILEGIA or Columbine^ 



Aquilegias or Columbines are among the most beautiful of hardy 

 spring and early summer flowers, and unlike many perennials the 

 best varieties are produced from seed. They are very effective 

 when growing in the herbaceous border and make charming speci- 

 mens for vases and table decoration. 



Culture same as Anemone on page 6. 



ARCTOTI3 GRANDIS. 



A handsome annual, branched plant about 2 to 2>^ feet in height 

 and breadth. Leaves whitish. The flowers borne on long stems 

 well above the foliage are large and showy, 2K to 3 inches across, 

 pure white on the upper surface, reverse of petals pale lilac, and in the 

 centre of the flowers is alight blue disc surrounded by white stamens 

 and a narrow gold band. In bright sunlight the pure whit^of the ray 

 florets contrasts beautifully with the blue disc and the stamens. 



Sow in shallow boxes of light soil in the greenhouse, hotbed or 

 light window, in a temperature of from 60 to 70 deg., covering the 

 seeds to a depth of only four times their size, press down with a 

 board firmly, water with a fine spray, and do not allow the seedlings 

 to dry out. Transplant 1 inch apart into similar boxes or 2-inch 

 pots, when the seedlings have formed 2 or 3 leaves. Plant out in 

 the garden after danger from frost; the seed can also be sown in the 

 open ground after danger is over from frost. 

 ASTERS. 



Henderson's varieties are the latest achievements in China Asters, 

 a superior race in every way. When well grown the flowers of 

 Henderson's Invincible Asters average 3K inches across; 4-inch 

 flowers are quite common. For cultural instructions send for our 

 leaflet "How to Grow Asters," sent free. 



BALLOON VINE. 



Rapid-growing annual climber, 10 to 15 feet; white flowers fol- 

 lowed by balloon-like seed-pods. Cultu- e same as Achillea on page 5. 

 DOUBLE BALSAMS. 



This old garden favorite, which is among the showiest and most 

 popular of summer garden annuals; carries candelabra-like branches 

 full of brilliantly colored double flowers; height, 1 >^ to 2 feet. 

 Cultture same as Arctotis on this page. 



GOLDEN BARTONIA. 

 Bartonla Aurea. One of our showiest annuals. It produces 

 large single golden-yellow flowers which have quite a metallic 

 lustre when the sun shines on them. They measure nearly 3 inches 

 across, and are borne all summer long, on bushy plants about 1 foot 

 high. It succeeds best grown in masses so the foliage will shelter 

 the ground from the hot sun. Culture same as Arctotis. 



