6 The A^czu Golden Col ens of 1869. 



and well-known Coleus VcrscJiaffeltii^ to which, in grouping in the 

 conservatory, their rich golden tint forms a striking and agreeable con- 

 trast. To be sure we have not yet tested their bedding qualities in 

 summer, as thev were received from England only in September ; but, 

 from what experience we have had with tliat color of leaf, — golden 



Coleus Setting Sun. 



bronze, — there is but little doubt of their retaining their color during 

 our summer weather. 



Our impoitatiou embraced some dozen sorts ; but the following 

 named we fuid most beautiful and distinct: — 



