scorpions; whose vertues are so jorceable, 
that the herhe only throwne before the Scor¬ 
pion or any other venemous beast, causeth 
them to be without force or strength to 
hurt, insomuch that they cannot move or 
sttrre untill the herbe be ta\en away: with 
many other such trifling toyes not worth 
the reading!* 
Chinense Not similar to the English delphinium, but equally 
indispensable. The blue is an intense luminous gentian, in fairy 
like panicles, about three feet in height. Flowers immediately 
after the June burst of the English larkspurs, and is the one 
perennial to be counted on to carry on the blues in the border. 
Feed it and be rewarded. 
English Hybrids (E) —These stately spikes in all shades of blue, 
lavender, blue and purple—with large individual flowers, are un¬ 
doubtedly first in importance for the June garden. Cultivate 
deeply, give plenty of humus and bone, separate every third vear 
and plant boldly. 
DIANTHUS~(''F«/r floures of an excellent sweet smell!') 
We regard the Dianthus in its several varieties listed below, as 
among the most desirable garden flowers. They are not difficult 
to grow, and no rigour of New Hampshire winter impeaches 
them. 
*^The conserve made of the floures and 
sugar, is exceeding cordiall, and wonder¬ 
fully above measure doth comfort the heart, 
being eaten now and then!* 
Alwoodi Alpinus (D) 
Rockery pinks, with lovely glossy foliage, and pink flowers on 
stems less than six inches in height in July and August. Needs 
lime, and is simply ideal for the rockery. 
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