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LANTANA. 



Lantana is a native of Mexico, the West Indies 

 and South America, and was introduced into cul- 

 tivation in 1692. It is a rapid grower forming a 

 small bushy shrub and producing compact heads of 

 flowers of different and changing hues in great 

 abundance. Its curious mingling of colors invest 

 the plant with peculiar interest — white, crimson, 

 scarlet, orange and yellow sometimes appearing in 

 the same flower. 



SOIL, PROPAGATION AND GENERAL TREATMENT. 



It thrives in a sandy loam enriched with a little 

 manure. 



Give plenty of water while in flower. 



It should have rather a high temperature and a 

 sunny location to bloom freely. 



The Lantana is easily propagated from seeds or 

 cuttings ; the latter root easily in water or sand. 



This plant bears pruning freely and may be 

 trained in almost any shape. It should be re-pot- 

 ted every spring and cut back freely. Towards 

 fall pinch off the buds and give less water to 

 harden the wood. Its growth and bloom is accel- 

 erated by a weekly application of liquid manure. 

 Wash the foliage frequently to keep off insects. 

 Plants too large for the window may be wintered 

 in a damp, dark cellar without water. 



VARIETIES. 

 Lantana, alba grandiflora, large white flower. 

 L. Alba lutea grandiblora, white yellow centre. 

 Z. Alba perfecta, pure white, very fine. 



