DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE, 



LANTANA. 



KAULFUSSIA. 



Pretty little plants, of compact growth, resembling the Aster. Grows 

 freely in any good, common soil. Hardy annuals. 

 Kaulfussia anielloides, bright blue ; from the Cape of Good Hope. 

 " amelloides alba, new ; pure white ; }4 foot. 

 " " atroTioSacea, the richest violet color of any annual in 7\ 



cultivation. A most desira!ble acquisition. ^'^ 



" mixed^ seeds of the above varieties mixed. 



LANTANA, 



These plants are rapid growers, forming small, hardy shrubs, and producing 

 their pink, yellow, orange, white, constantly changing colored heads of flowers 

 in great abundance, Avhich have an agreeable, aromatic perfume. Any loamy 

 soil suits them, and they are readily increased by cuttings, in sand, in heat. 

 Laiitana, finest French hybrids mixed, all colors. 



" alba niag-na, pure white ; i foot. 



" Imperatrice Eu^enie^ rosy-lilac ; 2 feet. 



LARKSPUR. — ( Delphinium.) 



The Larkspiir is one of the handsomest and most useful of plants, and for 

 large gardens, is invaluable. The leaves are much divided, and the flowers in 

 terminal spikes. The brilliancy of some of the colors is unsurpassed. Easily 

 propagated by seed, or by dividing the roots ; delights in a deep, rich soil, and 

 should be sown in August or September. 



Delphinium ajacis, (Double Dwarf Bocket Larkspur.) Hardy annual ; 

 10 inches ; 12 vaneties mixed. 

 " cardiopetalura, deep blue ; heart shaped. Hardy annual ; from the 

 Pyrenees. 2 feet. 



