Weeding must now begin in earnest, though it is as yet too early for the Gossip Weed and the poisonous Scandalwood.

   Antipathy, another noxious weed, in its early stages often resembles Reciprocation, the very sweetest of all the early spring flowers. Even the Seeds of these two plants are so alike that one sometimes sows Antipathy when he thinks he is sowing Reciprocation.

   Another pretty flower that blows chiefly in March is the Lingerie Plant (

    Frillia Fluffylacea

   ), which makes a pretty display at exposed corners during the month. The snowy petals, with their lacelike edges, closely resemble those of the white carnation.

   In Formal Gardens, the Frillia is not encouraged. There is, however, a variety known as the

    Washia

   , or Monday Plant (

    Laundria Familiensis

   ), a weekly bloomer, common in Kitchen and Roof gardens. It is best started in tubs; but when ready to put out requires strong poles, supported by which it makes a brave show; but unlike the Hope Vine, it lasts only for a day or two before drying up.

   Brezia Varia

    Amoria

   Family.

    Epistolaria

   Family

     A persistent and knoxious weed which should be stamped out as soon as it makes its appearance. Thrives in the vicinity of doorways and letterboxes.

    In garden beds of every shape

    He planted the seeds on the first of

    AP

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