THE LADIES' FLORAL CABINET. 
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The second class, Called “ Floating,” include many 
lovely varieties of the Pond Lily, and others which 
bloom above the water: the White Pond Lily (Namphcea 
Odorata) ; the Yellow Lily ( Npmphcea Lutea); the 
Water Shield ( Brasenia Pcltata), bears small flowers and 
smooth shining leaves of rich green lined with crimson- 
purple. The Sacred Bean (Nelumbium Luteum), is an 
exquisitely beautiful plant, common to our Western and 
Southern waters, and occasionally in the Delaware and 
Connecticut rivers and Lake Ontario. The flowers are 
largo and of fine form, a greenish-white color, suc¬ 
ceeded by a large, round, edible nut. The Floating 
Heart (Villarsia Cordala) bears a cluster of small but 
pretty flowers of a clear white and borne on long, slender 
footstalks, accompanied by a number of spur-shaped 
bodies, while the elegant heart-shaped leaves float upon 
the water. 
V. Trachysperma is found in the deep waters of our 
Southern rivers and also bears white flowers. These and 
the Lilies may he placed in coarse baskets filled with 
soil, or have a stone tied to the roots and be sunk in the 
pond; and in the Northern States be removed to a cellar 
during the winter. 
Of the Ranunculus there are the White Water Crow¬ 
foot (R. Aquatilis), resembling our Buttercup, but of a 
pale yellow color. Yellow Crowfoot (R. Purshii ) of 
larger size and with the deeply-cut, conspicuous foliage 
floating on the water. 
Of the Emerged class there is a large variety, of which 
the Calla stand conspicuous. Both varieties ( JEthiopica 
and alba-maculata) should he planted in baskets. The 
Water Plantain family may be largely represented here, 
for we have many charming species of Sagittaria 
(Arrow-head) that are exquisite as regards blossom, and 
exhibit elegant foliage as well; the large, shapely, arrow¬ 
like leaves presenting a beautiful appearance upon the 
limpid surface of a broad pond. A double variety, too, 
is unusually fine in appearance. The Water Plantian 
(Alisma Plantago), has rose-colored and pink flowers on 
long stems. 
The Water Gentians of this same class are exceptional 
treasures for our present puipose; the Buck-bean (Men- 
yanthes Trifoliata), with white and pink blossoms, is 
hardy in the North; one species is found in bogs and low 
swamp lands. 
The Pickeral-weed ( Ponlederia Cordata), glows pro¬ 
fusely on the edges of streams, and will form a good 
variety as it 'is hardy and extremely thrifty; also the 
Cat-kin family ( Typha latifolia), and ( Sparganium 
Augustifolia), the Bur-reed. 
Thalia Dealbata, a water plant of the Southern States 
(Georgia and the Carolinas), grows with long flower 
stalks and large Canna-like leaves. 
Of the Amphibious class, innumerable treasures may 
be collected, all the Acrogens and many lovely vines and 
creepers; here the Iris in all its plentitude of royal 
purple, in silk-and-velvet glory, will put on its regal 
robes, and upon a rich carpet of purple Violets, blue 
Forget-me-nots, mosaiced upon a ground of emerald 
Mosses and the silver-edged and bronzed-striped Trades- 
cantias. Here the beautiful Sedges, variegated Grasses 
and graceful Rushes, with the Arams and curious side¬ 
saddle flowers, form unique clumps that vie with the 
tangled mass of Vine and Creeper, the rich glossy foliage 
of the Birth-wort and Ampelopsis, the Bitter-sweet and 
Convolvulus, forming garlands and cordons of richest 
green and brown as they reach upward to branch and 
twig and clamber over racks and stone in wanton luxu¬ 
riance. On the margins of the pond or stream the Marsh 
Marigold ( Caltlui ), and Lobelias, the Calamus and Genti¬ 
ans form rich,groups of brilliant contrasting colors amid 
the waving ferns and grasses, while nothing can be pret¬ 
tier among the rock work than the various kinds of Eng¬ 
lish Ivy, with their dark green and silver and gold-edged 
leaves; that treasure, Senecio Scandens, called German 
Ivy, and the improved variety, Senecio Macroglossum; 
while that loveliest of all creepers, the Kenilworth Ivy 
(Lineria Cymbillaria), will, in the cool damp nooks, form 
rich cushions of delicate violet and green, and come bub¬ 
bling over in long tangled masses. During summer any 
of the lovely creepers named in the catalogue will make 
a home here, and the ground Ivy, Marsh' Mallow, 
Water Cress, Trillium and Money-wort will soon 
clothe bare spots with their simple blossoms and pretty 
foliage. 
The first season it will be wise to scatter seeds of vari¬ 
ous annual creepers, vines and low-growing plants, 
through the soil among the rocks, and we would suggest 
the use of the many varieties of double and single Portu- 
lacas on any place exposed to the sunlight; also the Ipo- 
moeas, Cypress vines and Virgin Silk vine ( Aristolochia ), 
where vines are wanted. The surprising effect of such 
scenes as this—whether on a large or small scale—can 
scarcely be realized unless seen, and they will more 
than repay for any time, labor or money expended on 
them. Mrs. C. S. Jones. 
HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. 
Extracts from the proceedings of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society , of their regular meeting held March 10 th, 1883. 
On the adjournment of the business meeting, a meet¬ 
ing for discussion was held, at which John B. Moore 
read a paper on Hybrid Perpetual Roses. Mr. Moore 
said that he had cultivated these flowers with great 
interest, and from then- beauty and fragrance had 
received more real pleasure and enjoyment than from 
any other flower that he had grown. The land on 
which most of his Roses are planted has a slight inclina¬ 
tion to the south ; the soil is a sandy loam with a loose 
sandy subsoil, and most of it is quite dry. It would be 
considered unsuitable for Rose culture, but it was con¬ 
veniently situated for the purpose intended, though not 
such as he would have chosen could he have done bet¬ 
ter. The chief fault was that it was subject to drying 
up too quickly; but it had excellent natural drainage,— 
too good, indeed. The remedy applied was a dressing 
