BALLOON YmE.— (Cardiospermum.) 



A very pretty climbing plant, remarkable for an inflated membranous cap- 

 sule, from which it derives the name of Balloon Vine. It answers either for 

 the greenhouse or open ground. Half hardy annual. 

 Cardiospermum Halicacabum, white, from India ; 5 feet. 



BARTOOTA. 



A very showy, half-hardy annual. Sow where it is 1o bloom, as it will 

 not bear transplanting. 



Bartonia aurea, flowers brilliant yellow, with bluish green foliage ; 1}^ 

 feet high. 



BELLIS. 



(See Daisy.) 



BELYIDERE. 



An ornamental, cypress-like plant, suitable for cemeteries ; U^ feet high. 

 Belvidere, hardy annual from Egypt. 



BRACHYCOME.— (Swan Rioter Daisy. 



A dwarf growing plant, flowering the greater part of the s^eason. Yery 

 effective in edgings, beds, or rustic baskets. Requires light, rich soil. Half 

 hardy annual; )-^ foot high. 



Brachyoome iberidifolia, blue; from Swan River. 



alba-flora, white. 



" mixed, seeds of the above varieties mixed. 



BRIZA. 



Very useful ornamental grass, much sought for in forming winter bouquets 

 and wreaths; 1 foot high. 

 Briza maxima, large and very attractive. 

 '' gracilis, slender, and of dwarf habit. 



BROWALLIA. 



Yery handsome profuse blooming plants, covered with rich and beautiful 



