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Vallota purpurea. This is one of the handsomest of the Amaryllij 
class, wiih fine scarlet flower; makes a very pretty portable pot- 
plant for the conservatory, or for decorating the summer of 
autumn flower-garden. From 35 to 75 cents each. 
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. 
Particularly desirable for decorating the summer garden or lawn 
Dactylis glomerata elegantissima variegata, — See descrip- 
tion, page C of New Plants. 
Erianthus Kavennse. A beautiful ornnmcntnl grass, resembling 
tlie well-known Pampas-Grass in its noble plumes of pure wliitc 
inllorcscence, but mote graceful and delicate, growing about 7 feet 
V hi;;h. 30 cents each. $3 per dozen. 
Pampas-Grass {Ci/nerium argenleum). A highly ornamental, reed- 
like grass ; the grandest of all tlie ornamental varieties for lawn 
decoration, throwing up a number of white silvery i)luincs, with 
stems from S to 10 feet higli. Should bo planted in a rich, deep 
soil, and iirotccled from frost in winter. From 50 cents to $1 
each. 
HYBRID FRENCH GLADIOLUS. 
Ko pl.mt of recent introduction has given such universal satisfaction 
aa the Gladiolus, for which we are largely indebted to that eminent 
French cultivator, M. Sonchct. Its diversity of color and easy culture 
have combined to i)lace it in the lirst rank as a florist-flower. As cut 
specimens, in water, for house-decorations, notliing can equal this flower 
for long-continued hloom. If a spike, the lower flowers of whieli arc 
just be;;inning to open, bo cut, and placed in water, the whole will ex- 
pand sueccssively, equally well with those remaining on the plant. Any 
good garden-soil, thoroughly enriched with well-rotted stable-manure, 
will answer for their culture. Planted from May I, or as soon as the 
ground is thoroughly dry, till July. A succession of bloom can bo had 
from August through October. Tlic bulhs should ho taken up in tho 
fall, well dried, and placed in a dry, cool cellar, from frost. 
A discount of Ave per cent will be made from catalogue prices when 
ono dozen viuiotics aro taken, or ten per cent on two dozen. 
A.chille. Currant-red, white lines. 50 cents each. 
Anais (dwarf). White, slightly tinged with lilac; striking plant. 78 
cents each. 
A-poUOD. Large flower of perfect shape; rosy-lilac, finely striped 
vith white. 75 cents cacli. 
