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NICOTIA'NA continued. 



N. San'derce continued. 



some of the taller growing species, either as 

 regards height or size of foliage and flowers, 

 its chief merit rather lies in the profusion and 

 novelty of its colours. Usually 3 ft. high. It 

 makes a capital pot plant for the conservatory. 

 The N. Sanderce Hybrids are the result of 

 crossing the above with other hybrids; the 

 colours are very varying, from deep red and 

 crimson to violet, mauve, pink, and white. As 

 cut flowers they are most useful, the buds 

 opening in water. 



N. Sylvetftris. A valuable species having a branching 

 habit and luxuriant dark green foliage. The 

 white tubular flowers, 3 ins. long, are pendant, 

 and borne in clusters in spikes showing well 

 above the leaves. 4 ft. high. 



N. tabac'um virgin'icum grows about 3 ft. high. It 

 has pink flowers and narrow leaved foliage. 

 Island of Tobago, coast of Mexico, 1564. 



N. wigandioi'des. A fine foliage plant with dark 

 crimson flowers. 5 ft. high. Creamy white. 

 Columbia, 1874. 



Sow the seed in pans on the surface in temp, of 

 about 65 in February or March. Prick off the 

 seedlings and pot them up in 60 of heat. At the 

 end of May they can be planted out and will soon 

 grow into fine plants. Give them a sunny position 

 and water freely in dry weather. 





