PHLOX DRUMMONDII — POLIANTHES TUBEROSA. I43 



It requires only a moderate supply of water, and 

 is not particular as to temperature. 



It is easily increased by seeds, or by cuttings 

 under glass. Seeds may be sown in the open 

 ground in May, or early in the spring in a hot-bed, 

 or in boxes in the window. Plants may also be 

 grown from seeds sown in pots in the summer and 

 not allowed to bloom until they are brought into 

 the house. They require no special care. 



VARIETIES OF PHLOX DRUMMONDII. 

 Alba, pure while. 



Atr opt irp urea striata, beautifully striped. 

 Coccinea, deep scarlet. 



Grandiflora splendens, a new variety with large round flowers ; 

 bright scarlet with a conspicuous white eye. 

 Heynholdi, bright scarlet ; dwarf and compact. 

 Isabellina, pale yellow. 

 Leopoldii, deep pink with white eye. 

 Oculata, white with purple eye. 

 Queen Victoria, violet, white eye. 

 Rosea, pure rose color. 



POLIANTHES TUBEROSA. 



(TUBEROSE.) 



This plant is a native of the East Indies, and 

 was first imported into Europe in 1629. The word 

 Polianthes means literally many flowered. The de- 

 licious fragrance and beauty of its white wax-like 

 flowers make it greatly sought for on occasions 

 alike^of joy and mourning. It is stated that five 



