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at all disturbing the roots ; then, when the growth is I foot tall, sprinkle 

 on the surface 2 oz. to the yard of nitrate of soda, and hoe it in around 

 the plants, and they will give you grand blooms when established. 

 When the stems carry more than 2 buds, thin them out, and for 

 exhibition only leave the best (one) bud and stake them so that the 

 blossoms do not fall over with their weight. Paeony foliage remains 

 till autumn and often assumes brilliant colours ; between the plants 

 the smaller growing Asters (Michaelmas Daisies) could be planted 

 with effect. The single Paeonies need not be disbudded, and when 

 secured the sticks should not be visible. 



A list of the very best and newest varieties in each section may 

 be of service to those whose borders need refreshing. The prevailing 

 colours are given, and readers who are often puzzled by perusing 

 catalogues may rely on getting good results from this selection. 



Asters (Michaelmas Daisies). 

 Large- flowered. 



' Beauty of Colwall ' 



Pale blue, double 



3 feet 



1 Climax ' 



Pale slate blue 



5 » 



1 Esther 9 



Delicate pink 



2 ,, 



* Daisy Peters ' 



White 



3 n 



' Mrs. Day ' 



Rosy pink. Early 



4 » 



1 Mrs. S. T. Wright ' 



Rosy blue 



4 » 



' Norah Peters 1 



Creamy white 



4 » 



' R. Parker ' 



Lavender blue. Early 



4 » 



' Lil Fardell ' 



Carmine red 



4 » 



novae-angliae pulchellus 



Violet 



5 tt 



' Mrs. Rayner ' 



Magenta 



4 >> 



4 Saturne ' 



Rich blue 



5 u 



1 St. Egwyn ' 



Bright pink 



3 „ 



' Thirza ' 



Soft mauve 



5 H 



' Top Sawyer ' 



Blue 



5 » 



' White Queen ' 



Starry 



4 >, 



Small-flowered, Feathery Growth. 





* Amity ' 



White 



2 feet 



' Approval ' 



White. Late 



6 „ 



cordifolius albulus 



Pale heliotrope 



3 „ 



cordifolius ' Ophir ' 



Pale mauve 



3 » 



cordifolius 1 Photograph ' 



Rich lilac 



3 » 



cordifolius ' Ideal ' 



Lavender 



4 - 



' Coquette ' 



Pink shaded 



• 3i „ 



1 Daydream ' 



White 



4 » 



Debonair ' 



White 



6 „ 



1 Hon. Vicary Gibbs ' 



Pink 



3 



1 Harmony ' 



Pale rose 



3i M 



paucif 'alius 



Starry white. Late 



4 » 



