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there appears no difficulty in its cultivation, like the Petu- 

 nia ; and it is equally or nearly as ornamental and desira- 

 ble, in the parlor, as in any well regulated garden ; indeed, 

 the latter is not complete without both, and both are suita- 

 ble for rock work. It is increased by seed, or by cuttings 

 taken any time between March and September. 



To raise them by seed they should be sown in a light 

 rich soil, in March, and be kept moderately moist When 

 large enough, transplant into the open ground, which will 

 be some time in May. To increase by layers the best 

 way will be to sink a pot, filled with rich soil, near the 

 plant, and peg the joint in the centre, and, when rooted, 

 detach it from the parent ; nothing more is required than 

 to treat it like other plants. The Verbena likes a 

 good drainage, and but little water in the winter. In 

 the spring, as the plants begin to grow, water them 

 moderately. You will find, in May, where your plants 

 grew in the open ground, that if you had different varieties 

 planted, many new varieties will come up, as the Verbena 

 will easily cross. A bed of Verbena, when well arranged 

 in regard to color, makes a delightful appearance beyond 

 conception. 



WINGED AMMOBIUM. 



(AMMOBIUM ALATUM.) 



There is something pleasing in this annual, being rather 

 showy and singular in its appearance, flowering from June 



