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from cuttings in the autumn, as the seedlings may vary con¬ 
siderably. 
Phlox. Among hardy herbaceous plants there are few more 
beautiful than these. The varieties are sufficiently numerous to 
allow a handsome group being formed. The following twelve, 
diminishing in height as they are named, from three feet to 
scarce as many inches, may be recommended as forming a very 
beautiful mass when planted together : paniculata , purple ; pan. 
alba, white ; excelsa, red ; rejlexa , purple; Iceta, white ; Ingramii , 
lilac; deeussata alba, white ; Allcardii , deep rose ; Lorainii, 
crimson lilac; Murray ana, rose; ovata , deep rose ; nivalis, 
white. 
Pimelia deeussata and mirabilis form fine objects when turned 
into the open ground, as they then grow vigorously and flower 
in profusion. They require to be treated as recommended for 
Leschenaultia. 
Pyrethrum Parthenenium pleno, or double Feverfew, is a very 
desirable plant for massing among shrubs. The flowers are 
white, and are copiously produced through the entire summer 
and autumn ; it is quite hardy. 
Salvia. In this genus their are some especial favorites : ful- 
gens, red, splendens, scarlet, and patens, blue, being very ge¬ 
nerally grown for large beds. Several of the hardy herbaceous 
species may also be employed with considerable advantage. Two 
feet may be regarded as the proper space for these plants. Their 
general management is of the usual kind, and therefore we need 
not repeat it. 
Senecio elegans. The double red and white varieties of this 
plant form very good beds through the summer and early part of 
autumn. The requisite stock should be prepared from cuttings 
taken in September, as seedling plants will be found to vary 
considerably in colour. 
Silene Schafta is likely to form a very desirable addition to 
our hardy herbaceous plants, judging by the character we have 
with it. It is increased by cuttings or seed in the autumn. The 
colour of the flowers is a bright, deep rose, and the plant is a 
trailer. 
Stachys inodora. In habit resembling the Salvias, though 
rather neater on the whole, blooming profusely all the summer, 
