HELICHR Y SUM. 
The Helichrysum, shown in the above engraving, is 
one of the largest and most beautiful of the Everlast¬ 
ings. They are hardy annuals of the easiest cultiva¬ 
tion. The plants grow about two feet in height. They 
bloom early and full. For drying, a portion of the 
dowers should be picked before they fully open. They 
retain their form and color perfectly throughout the 
winter. 
SALPIGLOSSIS. 
The Salpiglossis is a remarkably beautiful half- 
hardy annual that grows to about two feet in height 
and produces funnel-shaped flowers of a peculiar 1 ieh- 
ness, very curiously and delicately veined and marbled 
as though marked with a pencil. The above engraving 
very clearly shows the form and shape of the flowers. 
They are of easy cultivation, preferring a light, sandy 
soil. 
ACCROCLINIUM. 
The Accroclinium is one of the most beautiful of 
the class of everlasting or strawflowers as they are 
more frequently called. They do not appear very im¬ 
portant when growing in the garden among dozens of 
more showy plants, but when picked and dried they 
retain their form and color perfectly and may readily 
be made up into the most beautiful bouquets which 
will keep for many months. The A. album is a clear 
white, and the A. roseuh, as its name indicates, is of 
a beautiful rose color, the two blending beautifully 
together when made into bouquets. For this purpose 
the flowers should be picked while just opening or the 
center will turn black in drying. They are hardy an¬ 
nuals and will readily succeed in almost any location. 
AQUILEG1A, OK COLUMBINE. 
