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Agrostemma COronaria, deep crimson, from Russia. Perennial. 



■' Coeli-Rosa, bright rose, with white centre, 1}4 feet; this is 



a hardy annual. 



AGROSTIS.— (Ornamental Gkass. 



A hardy ornamental grass, much used in connection with everlastings, for 

 winter bouquets. Grows easily in any common garden soil. Hardy annual. 



Agrostis nebulosa, fine and delicate. 

 " plumosa, rare ; from Europe. 



ALOJSTSOA. ^ 



Showy plants, and fine for mixed beds. Properly greenhouse plants, but 

 bloom finely in open ground when treated as tender annuals. 



Alonsoa grandiflora, deep scarlet flowers. Plants two feet high. 

 " Warszewiezii, bright crimson ; 13^ feet high. 



" mixed, seeds of the above varieties mixed. 



ALTHEA. 



(See Hollyhock.) 



ALrSSUM. 



Very desirable free bloomers, and indispensable in every flower garden. 

 The annual varieties bloom nearly the whole summer, and the perennials are 



among the first in spring. 



Alyssum maritiraum, flowers pure white and very fragrant ; suitable for 

 edgings, and fine for bouquets. If potted, will bloom all winter. 

 Hardy annual ; }4 foot. 



" saxatile, flowers yellow and very showy ; of dwarf habit, and 



suitable for rock work. Hardy perennial ; 1 foot. 



AMARAISTTHUS. 



Valuable for its varieties of handsome foliage, whether grown in the con- 

 servatory or garden. The colors will be more brilliant if planted in mode- 

 rately rich soil. 



Amaranthus melancholicus ruber, beautiful blood red foliage, suitable 

 ibr masses or edgings. Half hardy annual fioni Japan ; 1^ 

 feet. 



*' tricolor, leaves yellow, red and green ; well known as •■ Jo- 



seph's Coat." Half hardy annual ; 2 feet. 



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