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AMATEUR CULTIVATOR S GUIDE 



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BASKET OF VERBENAS. 



1469 Verbena Hybrida Auriculaeflora. A splendid novelty, large and well formed ; blooms in 



various shades, virith a distinct eye of white or rose, and properly called Auricu- 

 liflora, as the disk comes near the Polyanthus and Auricula. Extra fine mixed, $0.50 



1470 Coccinea. From most brilliant scarlet flowers 23 



1471 Coerulea. Deep-blue; fine 25 



VIOLA. TKICOLOIl. Nat. Ord., Violacece. 

 (See Pansy or Heartsease.) 



"VTE^NOA.. Nat. Ord., Apocynacece. 



A genus of the most beautiful greenhouse plants ; succeeding out of doors in warm, shel- 

 tered situations. Seed sown early in spring will bloom the same season. 



1473 Vinca Rosea. Rose-color; from East Indies 10 



1474 Alba. White, with crimson eye 10 



1475 Alba Nova. A new variety ; pure white .25 



VICTOKIA. KI:GIA.. Nat. Ord., NympJiacea. 



One of the most beautiful of all the aquatic plants, which requires a house for its special 

 use. To succeed in growing them from seed, keep tlie pot immersed in water until the seed 

 vegetates, when it should be repotted in a large pot, and siuik in a pond or fountain about 

 one foot below the surface of the water. From the River Amazon. 



1476 Victoria Regia. The most magnificent of all lilies. Per seed i.oo 



VISCA-rtlA.. Nat. Ord:, CaryopJiyllacece. 



A genus of remarkably pretty profuse-flowering plants, producing a striking effect In beds, 

 ribbons, or mixed borders ; growing freely in any good garden-soil. Hardy annual. 



1477 Viscaria Burridgli. White. 15 feet 05 



1478 Cosli Rosea (Rose of Heaven). Bright rose, with white centre; from Levant. 



ij feet 05 



1479 Alba. Pure white ; fine 05 



1480 Nana. Dwarf; bright rose, white centre 10 



1481 Oculata. Pink, with rich crimson eye. From Algiers 05 



1482 Dunnetti. White, with dark eye 10 



1433 Coccinea Nana. Bright scarlet, with rosy-purple centre, i foot . . .10 



1434 Hybrida Spiendens. A handsome perennial variety 25 



1485 Finest Mixed 10 



1436 Good Mixed 05 



"VI]>I!I!IVA.RIA.. Nat. Ord., Leguminosa. 



Exceedingly curious plants, with le.ifless stems, which very much resemble a bundle of 

 twigs ; these are covered with h.indsome flowers, giving the plant a very strildng and re- 

 markable appearance. Greenhouse shrubs. 



1437 Viminaria Pressii. \'ellow ; from New South Wales. 3 feet 25 



