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set designs, also for roek-work and for vases : they are quite 
hardy, and resist the drought remarkably. 
Sedum brevi/olium, of short foliage, a most singular kind, and 
very pretty. 
Sedum corsicum, similar in form, but quite different in color. 
Sedum dasyphyllum, pretty light, light-green foliage, of a graceful 
form and appearance. 
Sedum glaucum, grows in masses, making an excellent border 
plant lor the flower-garden, very small foliage. 
Sedum glaucum monslrosum, larger foliage than above, strong 
growing variety, making a fine bed. Price 30 cents. $1 for the set. 
Sempervivums. 
These, and the Echeverias, to which they are allied, are becoming 
deservedly popular, from their regular, compact, and trim form, 
and the striking effect of their varied color in artificial beds. 
They are certain to come into large use. Set of 6 sorts, $1.50. 
Sempervioum arachnoideum, a remarkable kind, and has, as the 
name indicates, an appearance resembling a spider's web ; a perfect 
specimen of geometry, and cannot fail to become popular. 30 cents. 
Sempervivum calcareum, a large variety, of striking appearance 
and robust habit, green foliage. 30 cents each. 
Sempervioum globiferum, a pretty little, compact-growing kind. 
25 cents each. 
Sempervivum hirtum, like the former, but of larger growth, and 
margined with fine hairs. 25 cents each. « 
Sempervivum tectorium, the old familiar variety, which seems to 
prefer an elevated position, or the edges of rocks. 25 cents each. 
Sempervivum umbilicus chrysanthia, a handsome variety, growing 
in dense masses^well adapted for rock-work or bordering. 30 cents. 
Tradesoantia. 
Tradescantia discolor. A very distinct and valuable variety, of 
upright growth, with long, erect, fleshy, deep-green leaves, the 
under side being quite visible and of a deep rich purple color ; 
desirable as a decorative plant and for the conservatory. 50 cents. 
Tradescantia discolor lineata, resembles the foregoing, but dis- 
tinctly marked on the upper side of the leaf with long lines of pink 
and white ; edges and under side deep purple ; a splendid decora- 
tive plant. 50 cents each. 
