When the sun sliiiies, the petals uiich)se, and by their 

 rich coloLir and velvety lustre produce an effect which for 

 brilliancy is unrivalled in the Flower Garden. 



Like Eschscholtzia Californica, this is a perennial, but 

 in consequence of its bleeding copiously when v.'ounded, it 

 is not likely to bear propagation in any other way than by 

 seed. 



