No. 1514. 
VERBENA MELINDRES, 
Class. Order. 
DIDYNAMIA | ANGIOSPERMIA. 
Native of plains near Buenos Ayres, 
lately introduced. It is by far the most 
splendid yet known of this genus, producing 
its brilliant flowers in succession from June 
till late in autumn. By cuttings it is most 
readily increased, and thrives particularly 
well planted in a border in summer, but in 
winter needs the greenhouse protection. 
It should be potted in light rich soil. 
This charming plant is a new subject for 
our gratitude and praise to the universal 
Creator. ** He should breathe forth no- 
thing but thankfulness, obedience, and 
praise, who breathes nothing but mercies 
from God. As the food that men live 
upon, will be seen in their temperature, 
health, and strength ; so they that live con- 
tinually upon mercies, should be wholly 
turned into love and thankfulness. Oh, 
