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PAXTON'S FLO WEE GARDEN. 



" Mr. Veitch informs me that this plant appears to be decidedly hardy : as is 

 probable, considering that it grows naturally near the summer limits of snow upon its 

 native mountains/' 



To this we find nothing to add. The eoar.;e hairs that protect the spines and branches, 

 but do not extend to the leaves, which are remarkably smooth and shining, distinguish the 

 species at the first glance. 



