360 HARDY ANNUALS. 



CANNA INDICA and varieties (Indian Shot). A tall plant, 

 of tropical aspect, with light green leaves and yellow 

 flowers. There are many fine varieties, which are very 

 ornamental. Sow in pots, in a frame, and transplant. The 

 seeds should be soaked in boiling water before planting, 

 otherwise they are a long time vegetating. Soil, rich deep 

 loam. Blooms from July to October. 



The roots may be kept in the cellar, and re-planted in 

 the spring, when they will make finer plants, and bloom 

 earlier. 



The following are fine varieties : 



C. Warscewiczii. Brilliant red. C. NoUlis. Red. 



C. Anneii. Crimson. C. Angitstifoha. Light red. 



C. Gigantea. Scarlet yellow. C. Aurea Vittata. Golden. 



C. Limbata. Scarlet and yellow. C. Sellowii. Scarlet. 



C. Bicolor, Red and yellow. 



DELPHINEUM AJACIS (Rocket Larkspur). A popular 

 garden flower. Sow where it is to stand, in August, for the 

 next year's bloom, or in April. Colors, red, blue, white, 

 and purple. Blooms from June to September. 



GOMPHRENA GLOBOSA (Globe Amaranth). A fine plant, 

 needing to be brought forward in the hot-bed. Colors, 

 purplish red, white, and orange. Blooms all summer. The 

 flowers dried form pretty winter bouquets. 



