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ALOYSIA CITRIODORA, 



A. Imperial Dwarf, a variety of A. Mexicanum, which it re- 

 sembles. Flowers blue. 



A Mexicanum, flowers light blue. 



A. Mexicanum Variegatum, leaves variegated with creamy white ; 

 flowers blue A valuable addition to variegated plants. 



A Odoratum (fragrant), dwarf compact plant, flowers pink. 



A Prince Alfred, a newer variety, habit medium, with flowers of 

 a delicate lilac shade. 



A. White Tom Thumb, dwarf, growing not more than six inches 

 in height, profusely covered with bluish-white flowers. 



ALOYSIA CITRIODORA. 



(LEMON VERBENA.) 



This plant was introduced from Chili in 17S4. 

 and named by a Spanish botanist in compliment to 

 Maria Louisa, Queen of Spain. It is a half-hardy, 

 deciduous shrub and indispensable for the parlor or 

 greenhouse by reason of its delicious citron-scent- 

 ed foliage which is used in the construction of 

 bouquets. Its flowers are of little beauty. It makes 

 an attractive standard plant, having a neat habit, 

 and it requires but little care. 



SOIL, WATERING AND GENERAL TREATMENT. 



A soil of equal parts loam and leaf-mold, and a 

 little sand is suitable. 



Give them a good supply of water when they are 

 in vigorous growth, and withhold it entirely during 

 the season of rest. 



They like a moist atmosphere and a temperature 

 of about 65 Q by day, 45 by night. 



