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Many treasures consisting of native plants still generally unknown,and of rare horticultural varieties, have long been denied to thepurchasers of nursery stock in this country, either because they havenot been properly presented to the public by the nurserymen, or be-cause the prospective purchaser has been too timid to try new varietiesof old plants. Thus much of our American ornamental planting has asameness which tends to discourage people who have wearied of seeingthe old familiar plants but would respond quickly to an opportunity tosecure and use new and better varieties. Peonies, lilacs, and irises are now becoming very well known, manyamateurs have collections which are equal to the best, and people |
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