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ing plant. The leaves are not very elegant, being rather 
coarse-looking and fleshy. The tubular flowers are pro¬ 
duced in terminal clusters, and the lower part of ,the tube 
is of an orange yellow color, while the upper part is hooded 
and of a scarlet orange hue. It is well worth growing, 
the flowers being of a very dazzling color. 
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Tournefort’s Crocus, C. Tourneforti. —Although this 
species is not so showy or attractive as some of the more 
familiar autumn-flowering kinds, yet it is well worth culti¬ 
vating in a large collection of bulbous plants. The tube of 
the perianth is short, and the broad segments are of a lilac 
color, distinctly veined with a deeper shade of the same. 
The leaves appear with the flowers, and are of a light 
green color, with a distinct white midrib. It enjoys a nice 
light soil, and is a native of the Greek Archipelago. 
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New Holland Daisy, Vittadenia triloba. —This pretty 
plant seems to be always in flower. It is of spreading- 
habit and forms an excellent subject, although not quite 
showy enough for edging flower-beds. It grows about six 
inches in height, bearing a profusion of small daisy-like 
flowers, having pinkish ray florets, and yellow disk. Select 
for this plant a well-drained position. The rockery is its 
proper place, and should have, wherever it is planted, a 
warm dry soil. Native of Australia. 
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Great White Michaelmas Daisy, Chrysanthemum 
uliginosum. —This is a remarkably handsome, free-flower¬ 
ing border plant, growing from three to four feet in 
height, with lance-shaped deeply toothed leaves. The flower 
heads are very large and white, with a yellow disk. It is 
useful for cutting purposes on account of its free flowering 
qualities. Native of Europe. 
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Gibraltar Candytuft, Iberis Gibraltarica. —One of the 
most ornamental species of this family. It is chiefly re¬ 
markable for the large leaves and flower heads, and is in 
this respect quite distinct from other members. The 
leaves are large, and of a dark-green color. The flower 
heads are large, and of a rosy purple hue, appearing 
throughout the summer and early autumn months. It is a 
very useful rock plant, and thrives in a well-drained sandy 
loam. Native of the South of Spain. 
Books and Catalogues Received. 
A Dream of the Adirondacks, and other 
Poems. By Helen Hinsdale Rich. New York: G. P. 
Putnam’s Sons.—Messrs. Putnam’s Sons have issued this 
volume in dainty style, and as the author has been an occa¬ 
sional contributor to our pages, we welcome its appearance 
with pleasure. An introduction by Charles G. Whiting, 
editor of the Springfield Republican , presents in concise 
and sympathetic terms a sketch of the author and a just 
estimate of her powers. This gifted lady has acquired dis¬ 
tinction as a lecturer on social and literary topics, and as a 
writer for many leading journals and magazines. Her 
poems possess the spirit, charm and melody born of inspi¬ 
ration. An ardent love of nature pervades many of them. 
Yet her love of nature, however keen, does not exclude a 
tender love for humanity, for many of her choicest efforts 
reveal deep and genuine sympathy with the joys and sor¬ 
rows of her fellow kind, as evidenced in “ Little Phil,” 
“ Famished,” “Justice in Leadville,” “ Two Little Graves,” 
“ The Engineer’s Story,” and others. Many lovely flower 
poems are scattered through the volume, such as “ Naming 
the Flower,” “ Red Roses,” “ Pansies,” “ Death and 
Roses,” etc. A degenerate tendency which mars much of 
our modern poetry finds no place in this work, where 
chasteness of conception is equaled by faultless purity of 
expression. As Mr. Whiting fitly observes, “ Love, labor, 
hope and Christian trust are the inspiration of this poet.” 
The “ War Series ” already begun in the Century 
Magazine possess peculiar interest alike to North and 
South, as the story of some of the great battles is told by 
leaders on both sides. In the February number will be a 
profusely illustrated article upon Shiloh, by General Grant, 
which will contain many interesting personal reminiscences ; 
and for the same number is promised a biographical 
sketch written by the son of General Johnston, the Con¬ 
federate commander at Shiloh, who was killed in the en¬ 
gagement. The account of the battle in this article will be 
from a Confederate point of view. The February Century 
will also contain the first of a series of papers by Mr. 
Howells, descriptive of “ Tuscan Cities,” the first group of 
which he calls “ A Florentine Mosaic.” They are to be 
accompanied with reproductions of a number of etchings 
made for the purpose. A new novel entitled “ The Bosto¬ 
nians ” will soon be begun by Mr. James. The characters 
are American, and the scene is laid in Boston and vicinity. 
The January number of St. Nicholas will prove a de¬ 
light to its readers. While this magazine does not con¬ 
tain much for the little ones it is full of just such stories as 
the older children best enjoy and need, for its articles are 
helpful as well as entertaining. E. S. Brooks contributes 
the first of a series of papers upon “ Historic Girls,” giv¬ 
ing an account in this number of the girlhood days of 
Queen Elizabeth and the Christmas festivities at Hatfield 
House three hundred years ago. It is a companion 
series to “ Historic Boys ” just completed. “ Among the 
Law-makers ” will interest thoughtful boys, and Mr. 
Trowbridge’s serial, “ His Own Fault,” will be read by both 
boys and girls, to whom he has become well known 
through his many attractive stories. 
The American Garden. —With the December issue 
of this valued contemporary a change of proprietorship 
was announced, Messrs. B. K. Bliss & Sons having sold 
it to Mr. E. H. Libby, who continues its publication. Mr. 
Libby has had an extended journalistic experience on the 
American Agriculturist, the Farmers' Review, and Our 
Country Homes. Dr. Hexamer, who has been the editor 
of the American Garden, continues in charge under 
the new ownership. 
Report of the October Meeting of the Sum¬ 
mit County, Ohio, Horticultural Society. — It 
contains an interesting essay on “ What women have done 
and what they can do,” by Mrs. Gertrude V. Sackett. 
Also an able essay on “ The Grape,” by M. Crawford, 
Esq., of Cuyhoga Falls. If this report is a fair sample of 
the society’s work, its members are to be congratulated. 
