. A dictionary of modern gardening. Gardening. FLO 228 FLO of being perpetuated; and 3dly, it must possess sufficient interest and variety to be grown in collections. At present the chief florists' flowers are the Amaryllis, Anagallis, Anemone, Auricula, Calceolaria, Carnation, Chrys- anthemum, Cineraria, Crocus, Dahlia, Fritillary, Fuchsia, Gladiolus, Hyacinth, Hydrangea, Ixia, Iris, Lily, Lobelia, Narcissus, Pansy, Poeony, Pelargonium, Petunia, Phlox, Pink, Polyanthus, Ra- nunculus, Tulip, Tuberose, Verbena. In the United States Florists' flowers are, as such, unknown. We have many amateurs,
. A dictionary of modern gardening. Gardening. FLO 228 FLO of being perpetuated; and 3dly, it must possess sufficient interest and variety to be grown in collections. At present the chief florists' flowers are the Amaryllis, Anagallis, Anemone, Auricula, Calceolaria, Carnation, Chrys- anthemum, Cineraria, Crocus, Dahlia, Fritillary, Fuchsia, Gladiolus, Hyacinth, Hydrangea, Ixia, Iris, Lily, Lobelia, Narcissus, Pansy, Poeony, Pelargonium, Petunia, Phlox, Pink, Polyanthus, Ra- nunculus, Tulip, Tuberose, Verbena. In the United States Florists' flowers are, as such, unknown. We have many amateurs, but not in sufficient number to create the emulation which exists in Great Britain, where thousands rival each other in the culture of flowers of their peculiar fancyânot for profit, but enjoyment and relaxation from the toil of the work-shop, or the mine. FLOWER. See Bloom. FLOWER FENCE. Poinciana. FLOWERING ASH. Ornus. FLOWER OF JOVE. Lychnis flos Jovis. FLOWER GARDEN, is that portion of the ground in the vicinity of the residence, disposed in parterres and borders, tenanted by flowers and flower- ing shrubs, and among walks and lawns, so that the occupiers of the house may have ready access to what is so beau- tiful in form, colour, and fragrance. Under the title Pleasure Ground, the portions of ornamented garden more distant from the house are considered. Aspect.âThe flower garden should encompass every side of the house upon which a window opens that is frequent- ed by the master or his friends, whether in parlour or bed-room. The aspect of the flower garden, therefore, must vary; but that which is best, because most favourable to flowers, is the south, south-eastern, and south-western sides of the residence; and it is usual to ar- range it so that the kitchen garden is im- mediately beyond it. Variety of aspect secures a succession of flowering in the same kinds. No directions can be given as to the appropriate size, for, if the proprietor delights in flowers, there is
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