366 BEDDING PLANTS. 



The present variety somewhat resembles the old G. 

 uniflora, differing from it in its dwarf habit and com- 

 pact growth ; the branches are sometimes erect, but bend 

 down with the weight of the flowers. The contrast of 

 the orange yellow, black, white, and chocolate in the flower, 

 produces a most brilliant effect. 



The culture of this plant is very simple ; it will do 

 well in almost any soil, and produces flowers in profu- 

 sion, from early spring until late in the autumn. It is 

 not dried up by the heat of summer, or affected by 

 atmospheric changes, but flowers throughout the season, 

 closing its splendid flowers during the night, and opening 

 them during the day. It is well adapted for pot cul- 

 ture ; its growth is vigorous as well as neat and clean, 

 and it is not subject to the attacks of red spider and other 

 troublesome insects. 



There are about forty species of the Gazania, of which 

 most are unknown to our gardens ; all are natives of 

 the Cape of Good Hope. 



As a bedding plant, this variety is invaluable; plan* 

 in early spring, and take up just before the first frost. 



VERBENA. We have treated so fully of this plant on 

 previous pages that further mention is unnecessary. As 



