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rally admired. The designs are simple in outline, and the 

 plants employed are of quick propagation and easy culture. 



1. Chamapence diacantha. — White epiny-foliage plant of a 

 very striking appearance, forming a fine contraBtwhen grouped 



with other plants, and for ornamental bedding it is unequalled 

 by any plant in cultivation with similar foliage. Sow seeds in 

 March in a gentle bottom heat, transplant the seedlings in 

 pans as soon as they are large enough to handle, pot them as 

 they get larger, keep them growing, and they will be fine 

 plants to go out by the end of May. 



Fig. 41.— Bed M. 



2. Lobelia Blue King, light blue. 



3. Alternanthera paronychyoides major. 



4. Alternanthera amcena spectabilis (new), magenta red. 



5. Golden Pyrethrum. 



6. Echeveria secunda glauca major. — A distinct and very 

 (fine hybrid between Echeveria secunda glauca and E. metallica. 



The leaves and the whole character of the plant resemble 

 E. secunda glauca, but are larger than that species. The 

 plants are stemless, and form semi-globular tufts. The plant 

 is of free growth and strong constitution. It is a fine addition 

 to the summer-bedding succulents. It is propagated by offsets, 

 which are produced freely. 



42.— Bed N. 



BED N. 

 1. Fuchsia Golden Fleece. — The style of growth is dwarf 

 and branching ; leaf medium-sized, very glossy, and shining 

 hke gold ; the flower-buds (including tube and sepals) are light 

 crimson ; the corolla blue. The plant grows freely, and the 

 more it is exposed to light, air, and sunshine, the brighter is 



the colour of the leaves. Catlings struck in the spring make 

 the best plants for beds. 



2. AchyrocyUne Saundersonii, silver foliage. 



3. Lobelia Blue King, sky blue colour. 



4. Golden Pyrethrum. 



5. Echeveria secnnda glauca. 



