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CONTENTS. 



The Tercentenary of a Famous Herbal George Gordon, V.M.H. 



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A Holiday in the Dolomites 

 Paper-producing Plants ... 

 Mythology of the Black Hellebore 

 Winter Effects in the Garden... 

 An Ancient Chinese Garden ... 

 Round the Bothy Fire 

 A Birdless World 

 Dyed Flowers and Artificial Plants 

 A Cactus Hunt in Mexico 



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C. E. Shea. 

 J. R. Jacks* 



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M.A . V.M 



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 W. Pea. 



W. T. Greene, M.D. 

 Karl Prosper, Jun. 

 C. T. Druery, V.M.H., F.L.S. 



Carnations and Carnation Raisers ... R. Dean, V.M.H. 

 A Gardener's Rambles in Normandy H. C. Prinsep. 



Some Famous Winter Gardens 

 Christmas Dessert Table 



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