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Gypsophila puniciilata. Gypsophila. A graceful plant with 
white flowers, which can be used for bouquets. One foot high; from 
December to April. 
Meliotropium. Mixed varieties with dark and light shaded 
flowers. A well known plant, esteemed for the fragrance of its flowers; 
which are produced during the whole summer in great profusion. 
This plant is generally propagated by cuttings, but can also be raised 
from seed. Should be sown in a hot-bed if sown early. 
Iftelichryftuin iiioiistrosinoi album. White Everlasting 
Flower. Very showy double flowers. One and a half feet high. 
ficlielirysum iiionstrosiiin rtibrum. Red Everlasting 
Flower. Very ornamental. One and a half feet high. December 
till April. Does not transplant well. 
Vleliantlius fl.pl. Double Flowering Sunflower. A well known 
plant, with showy yellow flowers. The double is often cultivated in 
the flower garden. The single varieties are cultivated mostly for the 
seed. They are said to be anti-malarious. Four feet high. February 
till May. 
Vtx'i'is a mar a. White candytuft. A well known plant raised a 
good deal by florists for bouquets. Can be sown at different times to 
have a succession of flowers. One foot high. 
Iberis uinbelafa rosea. Purple candytuft. One foot. Octo¬ 
ber till April. 
Limim graiKliflonun rub nun. Scarlet Flax. A very pretty 
plant for masses or borders, with bright scarlet flowers, dark in the 
centre. One foot. January till April. 
Lobelia erimis. Mathiola annua. 
Lobelia erinus. Lobelia. A very graceful plant, with white 
and blue flowers, well adapted for hanging baskets or border. Half 
foot. October till March. 
