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leaves, especially those produced along the flower-stem, 
and by seeds. They require a very open or porous soil, 
consisting of loam and coarse sand. They are chiefly 
natives of Mexico. Some of the more popular kinds are 
of recent introduction. Echeveria Metallica makes a 
most ornamental plant when well grown. The variety 
Secunda Glauco is commonly known as ‘“House Leek,” 
or ‘‘ Hen and Chickens,” and is grown in large quantities 
for ornamental bedding in all the large parks and gardens 
of this country. 
MAHERNIA. 
4. GENUS of neat little shrubs, growing about two feet 
= high, dnd remarkable for the profusion of their yel- 
low, or red and yellow fiowers. Odorata, the yellow, is 
the best known. They are easily grown in the green- 
house with ordinary treatment. All the speciesare from 
the Cape of Good Hope, and were introduced early in 
the present century. They are increased by cuttings. 
On account of its trailing habit it is fine for rock work 
or for covering old stumps or unsightly objects through 
the Summer. In the more Southern States it will stand 
the Winter. In fact it has lived out here for the al 
two seasons, but the Winters were very mild. 
SALVIA. 
HIS extensive genus is composed of handsome flower- 
= ing plants, some of which are hardy and herbaceous, 
while others are tender, and assume a half shrubby 
character. They are particularly useful for filling large 
beds in the flower garden through the Summer, where 
such kinds as Patens, blue; Splendens, scarlet; and Ful- 
