188 NICOTIANA 



Nicotia'na — continued. 



N. San'derce — continued. 



some of the taller growing species, either as 

 regards height or size of foliage and flowers, 

 its chief merit rather lies in the profusion and 

 novelty of its colom's. Usually 3 ft. high. It 

 makes a capital pot plant for the conservatory. 

 The N. Sanderce Hybrids are the result of 

 crossing the above with other hybrids ; the 

 colours are very varying, from deep red and 

 crimson to violet, mauve, pink, and white. As 

 cut flowers they are most useful, the buds 

 opening in water. 



N. Syhes'tris. A valuable species having a branching 

 habit and luxuriant dark green foliage. The 

 white tubular flowers, 3 ins. long, are pendant, 

 and borne in clusters in spikes showing well 

 above the leaves. 4 ft. high. 



N. tahadum virgin'icum grows about 3 ft. high. It 

 has pink flowers and narrow leaved foliage. 

 Island of Tobago, coast of Mexico, 1564. 



N. wigandioi'des. A fine foliage plant with dark 

 crimson flowers. 5 ft. high. Creamy white. 

 Columbia, 1874. 



Sow the seed in pans on the surface in temp, of 

 about 65° in February or March. Prick off the 

 seedlings and pot them up in 60° of heat. At the 

 end of May they can be planted out and will soon 

 grow into fine plants. Give them a sunny position 

 and water freely in dry weather. 



