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615. FUCHSIA MACROSTUNA, var. GLOBOSA. Ballocn- 

 flowered FucJisia. 



Class 8th. Octandria Monogynia. 



This is a dwarf spreading shrub, rarely exceeding two feet 

 in height, with nearly horizontal branches of a purple co- 

 lour, and shining ; this advantageously displays its nume- 

 rous elegant and brilliant scarlet-coloured blossoms, which 

 are produced successively from March to December ; it 

 succeeds very well in the open border during the summer 

 and autumn, thrives in any light loamy soil, and is easily 

 increased by cuttings. It far exceeds in beauty any of the 

 numerous other varieties of this variable species. 



It is a native of Mexico. 



616. GILIA AGGREGATE. Tufted-flowered Gilia. 



Class 5th. Pentandria Monogynia. 



A beautiful hardy plant, rising nearly to three feet. It 

 delights in a loamy soil, and is increased by seeds. When 

 in blossom few plants of this family surpass it in beauty, 

 as the bright brick colour of the bloom renders it particu- 

 larly dazzling. It blossoms in July ; is a native of North 

 America, and may be seen in the garden of the Horticul- 

 tural Society. 



617. VERBENA SULPHUREA. Sulphur-coloured Vervain. 



Class 14th. Didynamia Angiospermia. 



This pretty Perennial is a native of Chile, blossoming 

 in July and August. It affects a loamy soil, and grows 

 luxuriantly in the open border during summer, but requires 

 protection in the winter; it is increased readily by cuttings. 



