APPENDIX. 365 



GERANIUM. 



Geranium, Scarlet. Nothing can exceed the beauty and 

 brilliance of a collection of Dwarf Scarlet Geraniums, either in 

 beds or in pots ; they enliven the garden or balcony all summer. 

 If removed into a warm conservatory in November, and a 

 little water given them until the middle of December, when 

 they commence growing, they will flower from January until 

 April. They are easily raised from cuttings, which, if started 

 in February, will make good plants for summer planting. 



The variety of Scarlet Geraniums, with silver-edged leaves, 

 called the " Flower of the Day" is a magnificent but scarce 

 bedding plant. There are many varieties of the Scarlet Gera- 

 nium, Those denominated Tom Thumb are dwarfs, some of them 

 very small in their growth, and vary in intensity of color, mode 

 of growth, foliage, &c. 



Geranium Lucia rosea. This is a sport from the Scarlet 

 Geranium. It blooms freely and abundantly in the open ground. 

 It is a very compact-growing plant, with short jointed stems, and 

 good-sized leaves, of a soft and velvety character. The flower- 

 stems are strong, and grow erect, so that the trusses of bloom are 

 brought well above the foliage ; the color of the flowers is a most 

 delicate soft pink, or peach blossom, with a lovely white eye, 

 altogether a distinct color among Geraniums. It is a gem in the 

 flower-garden, being not only distinct, but superlatively beautiful ; 

 cultivation the same as in other varieties. 



Heliotropes are desirable, on account of the exquisite fragrance 

 they impart to a bouquet, and some of the varieties are highly 

 ornamental. As they are tender, the first hard frost destroys 

 their beauty. They are propagated from cuttings, and sold in 

 small pots, the same as Verbenas, 



LANTANA. 



Lantana. One of the ancient names of the Labumnim, 

 which this resembles a little in foliage. The species are all 

 green-house plants, but flower finely in the garden. They are 

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