For the Southern States. 



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Ileliotropium. Mixed varieties 

 with dark and light shaded flowers. 

 A well known plant, esteemed for the 

 fragrance of its flowers which are pro- 

 duced during the whole summer in 

 great profusion. This plant is generally 

 propagated by cuttings, but can also 

 be raised from seed,— Should be sown 

 in a hot bed if sown early. 



Helichrysuni moiistrosuni 

 album. White Everlasting Flower, 

 Yery showy double flowers. One and 

 a half feet high. 



Melaclirysum inonstrosum 

 'riibrum. Red Everlasting Flower. 

 Very ornamental. One and a half feet 

 high. December till April. Does not transplant well. 



Helianthus fl. pi. Double Flov/ering Sunflower. A well known 

 l^lant, w^ith showy yellow flowers. The double is often cultivated in 

 the flower garden. The single varieties are cultivated mostly for the 

 seed. They are said to be antimalarious. Four feet high. February 

 till May. 



Iberis aniara. White Candytuft. A well known plant raised a 

 good deal by florists for bouquets. Can be sown at different times to 

 have a succession of flowers. One foot high. 



Sberis umbelata rosea. Purple Candytuft. One foot. October 

 till April. 



L^inuni g:raudifloruiii riibrum. Scarlet Flax. A very pretty 

 plant for masses or borders with bright scarlet flowers, dark in the 

 centre. One foot. January till April. 



Heliotropium. 



Lobelia erinus. 



Mathiola annua. 



Liobelia erinus. Lobelia. A very graceful plant, with white 

 and blue flowers, well adapted for hanging baskets or border. Half 

 foot. October till March. 



