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Pyrethrum (Feverfew). — The Pyrethrum is closely 
allied to the Chrysanthemum, and belongs to the same order 
(Composite). Modern authorities now include the Pyrethrums 
in the genus Chrysanthemum, but as they are better known 
under the former name we deal with them as such.i 
The best known member of the genus is probably the 
“Golden Feather” (P. parthenium aureum), which is so 
largely used as an edging to summer beds. This and 
its varieties has golden foliage. The varieties are lacini- 
atum, leaves fernlike ; selaginoides, leaves mossy ; and cris- 
tatum, leaves parsley-like. These plants are strictly biennials 
or perennials, but for garden purposes are usually treated as 
annuals. Sow the seeds in gentle heat in March, or in a cold 
frame, transplant the seedlings later into boxes, harden off 
in May and plant out at the end of the month. Where used for 
edging purposes all flowers should be promptly nipped off. 
Where a uniform edge is needed the ends of the stronger 
leaves may also be pinched off. Next in order of popularity 
come the “Coloured Marguerites,” or single and double flowered 
varieties cf P. coccineum. These are immensely popular for 
garden decoration and for yielding a plethora of flowers 
for cutting. The single varieties are exceedingly beautiful 
for indoor decoration, especially when arranged with grasses or 
gypsophila blossom. They last quite a fortnight in a cut 
state. The colours are of all shades except blue. These 
showy flowers will repay a little special cultural attention. 
The soil should be deeply dug and well enriched with rotten 
manure. Plant in spring in a sunny position, mulch the soil 
with rotten manure, and see the plants have plenty of water 
in dry weather. Directly the flowers fade cut the flower stems 
down to within a few inches of the soil, then the plants will 
flower again in autumn. These plants are best grown in 
masses in beds or borders, and in full sun. Easily raised 
from seeds sown in gentle heat in spring, the seedlings being 
afterwards grown on in boxes, and planted out in May; or in 
boxes in a cold frame in March. A very pretty assortment of 
colours may be obtained from a good strain of seed. Increased 
also by division of the roots in March. The following is a 
selection of the best singles and doubles. Singles : Agnes 
Mary Kelway, rose ; Dawn, white ; Excelsior, crimson ; Ham- 
let, pink ; James Kelway, scarlet ; Jubilee, crimson ; Mrs. Bruce 
Findlay, china pink; Princess Charlotte, crimson; Gazelle, 
purple-crimson ; Princess of Wales, fleshy-pink ; Wagstaff, 
rose; and Juliette, blush-white. Doubles: Alfred Kelway, 
crimson; Aphrodite, white; Empress Queen, blush-pink; J. M. 
Tweedy, crimson, tipped yellow; La Vestale, blush-white; 
