DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 







LINUM, Cocclneum. 



Linnm grandifloram rubruin, (Scarlet Flax,) from Algiers. Hardy annual. 



" COCeineuin, deep crimson ; one of the handsomest annuals ever intro- 

 duced ; in brilliancy of color, surpassed by none 



" Macrayi, beautiful golden yellow variety, much to be recommended ; 

 hardy perennial. 



LOBELIA. 



A most elegant and useful genus of plants of easy culture, and well adapt- 

 ed for bedding, edging, pots or rockeries. They are employed as universally 

 in general summer gardens, as scarlet Geraniums, to beds of which they form a 

 neat and effective edging. Seeds should be covered lightly. 



Lobelia Speciosa, Blue Kin^, mtense dark blue, with a white spot ; dark 

 colored foliage. Showy, and valuable for bedding purposes. Half- 

 hardy perennial. 

 " speciosa, Queea of Whites, pure white flowers, not tinted with the 

 slightest shade of any color. Will bloom until destroyed by frost. 

 Half-hardy perennial 

 " speciosa, Crystal Palace yariety. Magnificent variety, with large, 



blue and white flowers. 

 *' Queen Victoria scarlet. N'ew, scarlet flowering variety, with the 



darkest leaves, and very constant ; hardy annual. 

 " Plimila grand iflora, very compact growing, and admirably adapted 

 for edging. The plants are full of intense, deep brilliant blue blossoms, 

 constantly opening till frost ; hardy annual. 

 " cardinalis, (Cardinal Flower.) A magnificent native variety, with 

 spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers. Will flourish in any common soil. 

 Seeds need to be well started with heat. Hardy perennial. 2 feet. 

 " gfracilis. Very fine for baskets, vases, etc, trailing gracefully, and 

 blooming profusely. Half-hardy annual. 



LOPHOSPERMUM. 



Beautiful evergreen climbers, with purple and violet blossoms. Require 

 green-house or cold frame in winter ; will run up fences or verandas in summer. 



