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3in. across; the four petals are a pleasing yellowish-green at the 

 bases; when fully expanded they form a cross, being clear of each 

 other ; they become tinted with rose when they begin to fade 

 The leaves are of various sizes, sometimes spotted, lance-shaped, 

 toothed, and attenuated at the base. The general habit of the 

 plant is erect, but it is often procumbent ; it has, from its slender 



FIG. 66. (ENOTHEKA SPECIOSA. 

 (One-sixth natural size.) 



stems, a light appearance, and for one evening's use the sprays 

 are very useful in a cut state. 



It propagates itself freely by its root runners near the surface. 

 These roots may be transplanted in early spring, and they will 

 flower the same year. 



Flowering period, June to August. 



CEnothera Taraxacifolia. 



DANDELION-LEAVED EVENING PRIMROSE; Nat. Ord. 



ONAGRACE^E. 



FROM the great beauty of the flowers of this plant, it has not 

 only become widely distributed, but a great favourite, considering 



