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be attacked by the root aphis, but this is unfrequent. The 

 foliage is of too fiery a taste to be subject to the attacks of 

 insects. 



With these few remarks we will proceed to the descrip- 

 tion of the different varieties, noting any peculiarity in the 

 habits of each, or any peculiar mode of culture which may 

 be best adapted to its nature. 



The oldest and best known variety is TROP^EOLTIM MAJTJS, 

 the common nasturtium of our gardens a native of Peru, 

 but very early introduced. This occurs in a variety of 

 colors, and under a variety of names. The colors are 

 chiefly red, yellow, very dark, and all the intermediate 

 shades ; or, again, red upon yellow in .spots, shadings, 

 stripes, or bands, or yellow upon red or dark ground. 

 Scarce two flowers, unless self-colored, will be found alike, 

 and there is no prettier sight than a flower bed filled with 

 this variety, the various colored flowers contrasting finely 

 with the large round leaves. At any seed store, varieties 

 may be obtained ; and by a little care in planting the seeds, 

 a beautiful effect may be produced. This species is of the 

 easiest culture, and will grow almost without care ; it is 

 well adapted for covering rock-work, or any unsightly spot, 

 producing from the latter part of June until killed by the 



