DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF FLOWERS. 



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feet, producing an immense profusion of flowers from the 

 first of August, until destroyed by frost. The flowers are 

 large, resembling the Gloxinia ; thickly set in spike-like 

 racemes ; delicate rosy-lilac, blotched and shaded with 

 bright crimson, with an agreeable odor. The foliage is 



MARTYNIA. PROBOSCIDEA. ? 



thick, more soft and velvety than the above described 

 species. The capsules add much to the handsome appear- 

 ance of the plant. The flowers, however, are not suitable 

 for bouquets, and, unless there is much room in the flow- 

 er-garden, this plant is not recommended. 



