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loose sand, the particles of which adliere to its oUitinous surface. 

 In such places it creeps ah)iig- the ground, producing- long root- 

 ing stems, and ovate obtuse succulent leaves, fringed with soft 

 hairs, wiiich almost disappear in dried specimens. The Mowers 

 are formed in close umbels, and consist of a long violet tube, 

 with a five-cleft flat limb, tiie lobes of which are regularly 

 2-parted. It has much the habit of a Verbena, but the flowers 

 are agreeably sweet-scented. 



It is probably not quite hardy, but it succeeds well under the 

 same treatment "as that given to the different kinds of Verbena. 

 It is easily increased either by seeds or cuttings, and is very 

 suitable for placing in the open border, treated as an annual. 

 It requires a light rich soil to grow in, and flowers from June 

 to October. 



It must be regarded as a very desirable plant for growing m 

 pots and beds, The flowers are exceedingly fragrant, especially 

 in the evenings. 



Nov. 16, 1848. 



