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ANTIRRHINUM MAJUS ; var. QUADRICOLOR. 
It must of course be propagated, like A. m. caryopliylloides^ by cuttings alone, 
as its seeds, when produced, would only beget other kinds, instead of multiplying 
itself. As a summer border plant, and probably as a favourable object for formino; 
into beds in the flower-garden or elsewhere, it will be a useful addition, and 
should be purchased by every person who has an ornamental plot of ground to 
adorn. It is probable that wet might destroy it in winter ; and the better plan of 
treating it would therefore be to strike young plants from cuttings in the autumn, 
and retain them through the winter in cold frames along with the general half- 
hardy flower-garden stock. 
When its flowers begin to fade, they should always be cut off immediately, 
shortening the stem which bears them at the same time. By this means a good 
succession of blossom will be kept up, and the plants will be maintained in superior 
health. 
