SALPIGLOSSIS, New Blact 



RHODANTHE. 



An elegant everlasting ; its glossy flowers contrasting well with its lustrous, 

 heart-shaped leaves. Succeeds best in light, rich sofl. Half-hardy annual, 

 from Swan River. 



Rliodauthe Mauglesi, beautiful, small, branching plants ; semi-double, daisy- 

 like flowers, of rich rose color, suffused with white ; retain their trans- 

 parencv a long time. 

 " maculata, flowers an inch or two in diameter, rosy-crimson, bright pur- 

 ple or white, with golden center, surrounded by a velvety band. 

 " maculata alba, pure white with yellow disk ; elegant. 

 " mixed, seeds of the above varieties mixed. 



RICINUS. 



(See Castor Bean.) 



SALPIGLOSSIS. 



Beautiful annuals, Avith large, richly colored delicately veined, mottled, and 

 funnel-shaped blossoms. There is a rich, velvety softness upon the bloom, not 

 often found on flowers. Requires light, rich soil, and general treatment like the 

 Calliopsis. 



Snli)igl08Sis hybrida, colors beautifully marbled : purple, scarlet, crimson, 

 yellow and blue. 

 " new Black. ^^ new variety, recommended for its distinct character as a 

 black blossom. It has a rich, velvety appearance, seldom seen. 



SALVIA. 



A very large family of plants, all of which are easy of. cultivation, and 

 ff^ya some are exceedingly beautiful. Half-hardy perennials. 



