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Datura, TRUMPET FLOWER (D. Meteloides, var. Yellow). 24 ft. 
For description and culture see Datura, White An., July. 
ERYSIMUM PEROFSKINANUM. 1 ft. Bears a quantity of deep reddish- 
orange flowers resembling Wallflowers. Give a rich sandy loam. 
Sow seeds in September for spring flowering. One of our choicest 
hardy annuals. 
HELIANTHUs, see Sunflower. 
LasTHENIA (L. glabrata, known to the trade as L. Californica). + ft. 
A slightly downy plant with bright yellow flowers borne on branching 
stems. This, as well as the plant following, are good for edging a border. 
Give any good soil and sun. 
Limnantues (L. Douglasii). 6 in. A sweet-scented annual with 
pale yellow flowers merging into white at the edge of the rayed petals, 
and black stamens, which give a striking appearance. It has a spread- 
ing habit; give a good moist soil and sun. August to September. 
SALPIGLOSSIS (S. sinuata, var. grandiflora). 2 ft. Bears deep funnel- 
shaped flowers in pale straw color, delicately veined with red or purple, 
borne either solitary or in small clusters at the end of branching stems. 
Give a sandy loam, and partially shaded location, for if the stem and 
root are exposed to the hot sun, it is apt to wither and die off suddenly. 
Frequent transplanting tends to make the plant bushy. For summer 
flowering sow seeds in early spring; for spring bloom, sow seeds in 
autumn. Also pink and red varieties. 
Popoteris (P. aristata; known also as P. chrysantha). 1 ft. Has 
golden-yellow flowers with pink ray florets. It is very handsome 
for pot culture. Sow in May and transplant 1 ft. apart; give a 
rich soil. 
ScaBrous. Sweet (Scabiosa atropurpurea, var. Golden Yellow). 
x3 ft. A very beautiful variety of this attractive flower. For culture 
see Scabious, White An., August. 
SUNFLOWER (Helianthus annuus). 3-8 ft. Many varieties with 
huge single terminal flowers often a foot or more across; others branch- 
ing with many small blooms both double and single. Give any good soil 
or situation, provided plenty of space is given each plant. 
THunpercia (7. alata, var. aurantica). 5 ft. A smooth climber 
bearing a curious flat flower with deep yellow corolla, a dark eye and 
tube turned inward. If the long shoots are pegged down over a bed 
they will send up innumerable flower stalks and cover the bed. with 
bloom. Give a rich soil well drained and mixed with sand and plenty 
