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succeeds very well. The Tiger and Orange variety are 

 quite cotnmon in our gardens, and withstand our winters. 

 The former is frequently found in the meadows in the 

 West. The Orange is known by its orange scarlet flow- 

 ers ; when the sun shines on them they appear like fire, 

 and are commonly called the Fire Lily from this circum- 

 stance. Both are splendid flowers. There are many 

 more, but not well adapted for this clime, unless con- 

 fined to the green-house. The whole tribe is increased 

 by offsets, which are thrown off every season, more or 

 less. These bulbs delight in a rich loam. 



LEMON SCENTED VERBENA. 



(ALOYSA CITRIODORA.) 



" Like the fragrant mint, 



o Hid in the umbrage of some lowly glen, 

 Thy virtues lie concealed ; and only love, 

 In its deep research, can unlock the wealth 

 Of thy benignant soul, and bring to light 

 Its hidden jewels." 



This delightful, fragrant perennial is a native of Chili, 

 and is one of the most agreeable plants in cultivation. 

 The leaves are ribbed, lanceolate, and terminate. The 

 flowers are small, of a pale purple or lilac color, formed 

 in spikes, easily managed. To propagate it, June is the 

 best time. Take cuttings from two to three inches in 



