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best in light, rich soil. Half-hardy perennial, from the Cape of Good Hope. 

 Blooms first } ear, if sown early. 

 Nyeterinia, capensis, white, yellow center. 



•• selaginoides, pink, yellow center. 



'^' " alba, pure white; new. 



" niixed, seeds of the above varieties mixed. 



CENOTHEEA. 



(See Evening Primrose.) 



PAMPAS GKASS.— (Gynerium.) 



Magnificent ornamental grass, proidueing numerous flower stems, sur- 

 mounted by plumes of silvery inflorescence. 



Gynerium argenteuni, half-hardy perennial; from South America. 10 

 feet. 



PANSY.— (YioLA Teicolor.) 



This family is too well known to need description. Admirably adapted 

 for any place, it is justly a favorite with all. Seed sown in spring should not 

 be allowed to blossom till September. If the seed be sown in August, it will 

 blossom the next spring. Plants should be slightly protected through the 

 wintea*. Half-hardy biennial. The following varieties we have imported from 

 the best English, German and French florists, and can recommend them with 

 confidence. They are saved from the choicest and finest flowers, and comprise 

 all shades of color, from pure white to King of the blacks. 



Pansy, very Large Stained, new; extra fine. 

 Faust, Roi des noirs, quite black. 

 '• copper colored. 

 '' violet, white edged. 

 •' variegated or striped. 

 '' bronze. Auricula flowered, new. 

 " purple, white edged, new. 

 " sky blue, new. 

 •' purple and yellow. 

 " white, new. 



'' fine niixed, the above choice varieties mixed. These Pausies will 

 reproduce from seed, almost without sporting. 



PETUNIA. 



Petunias, from their richness of color, duration of bloom and fragrance, 

 are admirable bedding plants, and contrast finely with Scarlet Geraniums and 

 Verbenas. Hardy annuals. 



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