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HIBISCUS. Nat. Ord., Malvacea. 

 One of the most ornamental, beautiful, and showy tribe of plants culti- 

 vated. 



Hibiscus Cameronii. Striped rose. Greenhouse shrub. 4 feet . . .25 

 " COCCineus speciOSUS. Scarlet ; superb. Greenhouse shrub. 



3 feet. . . 25 



" splendens. Large rose-flowered t . .25 



" tilacens. Flower large ; bright yellow, with purple . . .25 

 " tricolor. A fine shrubby species from Japan ; valuable for 



parks and large gardens 25 



IPOMEA (Convolvulus). Nat. Ord., Convolvulacece. 



Of all flowers in general cultivation this ranks pre-eminent ; its fine 

 foliage and graceful form render it an indispensable ornament for green- 

 house, conservatory, or garden decoration. 



Ipomea Learii. Magnificent mazarine-blue 25 



LANTANA. Nat. Ord., Verbenacece. 



Remarkably handsome, free-flowering plants, with brilliant-colored flow- 

 ers constantly changing in hue. Very effective either for pot-culture or 

 for bedding purposes, when planted out. The plants will bloom more pro- 

 fusely if retained in their pots, and plunged where intended to flower. 



Lautauas. Mixed varieties. Saved from a choice collection . . . .25 

 MIMULUS (Monkey-Flower). Nat. Ord., Scrophulariacea. 



Extremely handsome, profuse-flowering plants, with singularly-shaped and 

 brilliantly-colored flowers, distinguished by their rich and hieroglyphic-like 

 markings. Seeds sown in spring make fine bedding-plants for summer 

 blooming. In most situations, seed sown in autumn produces very effect- 

 ive, early-flowering, greenhouse plants. In-doors stand the pots in saucers 

 of water. Half-hardy perennials. 



Mimulus cardinalis (Monkey-Flower). Very showy, with brilliant 

 scarlet flowers ; blooms readily the first year from seed. Fine 



for bedding 10 



" Emperor. New ; very fine . . . . . . . .25 



" cupreus hybridus. None can surpass this for richness, 

 diversity of color, and free-blooming. The plants are dwarf, 

 bushy, and vigorous, with large, fine-shaped flowers, spotted, 

 stained, marbled, speckled, and blotched in the most striking 

 ..,< ■ . manner . , .... . '. . . 



Mimulus cupreus hybridus cinnabar. New ; a most remarkable 

 variety of M. mpreus hybridus ; with large, bright, cinnibar- 

 red flowers, which will be of great value to the flower-garden, 



either for beds or borders 50 



" Choice varieties mixed . . . . . . . . ,25 



" Musk (Mimulus Moschatus). The well-known musk plant . .10 



NIEBEMBEMGIA. Nat. Ord., Solanacea. 



Profuse -blooming, elegant, and charming little plants, valuable for small 

 beds, edging, and rustic baskets or vases ; remains in bloom through the 

 season. Half-hardy perennials. 



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