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DOUBLE ZINNIA 



ZEA. Nat. Oiu>., Graminem. 

 One of the most valuable acquisitions. _ Among ornamental-foliaged plants of 



FRICE. 



rapid growth and immediate effect, the new Striped Jap 



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....iese Maize holds the most 

 conspicuous place. It is a native of Japan. It appears to be a variety of Maize, 

 but diners in many respects from our common Indian Corn. It grows from five to 

 six feet high, and has alternate foliage; the foliage is about four feet long, and two 

 or three inches wide. The variegation does not show itself until the fourth or 

 filth leaf. 



3G2 Zea, or Strioed Japanese Maize. 



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BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS FLOWERING FIRST 

 AND SECOND SEASON. 



ABRONIA. Nat. Ord., Nyctaginiaccc. 

 This beautiful plant is a native of the Itockv- Mountain countrv, and can hardly 

 be surpassed for beauty and elegance. It is a hardv perennial', of trailing habit 

 sending up immense numbers of flowers of a pure white color, in clusters resem- 

 bling the Snowball. It opens its flowers, which possess a delightful fragrance 

 towards evening. In bloOm from June to September. 

 3C3 Abroiiia Fragraas. Pure white 



Nat. Ord., Composite. 

 Belonging to the genus known under the name of Milfoil. Hardy perennial. 

 304 Achillea Filipendula. Vellow; from Caspian Sea. 5 feet 



ACOXITni (Monkshood). Nat. Ord., Rnnunculaceai. 

 A common border-plant, commonly known as Monkshood, growing freely in anv 

 srtur.tion. Hardy perennial ; from Kurope. . 

 3&5 A' outturn Napellis. Mixed, blue and white. 2 feet 



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