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exceedingly handsome, the spike being nearly four feet long, and in the distance 
somewhat resembling the Lupinus polyphyllus. See " Bot. Mag.," v. ix., t. 272. 
Species with Red and Scarlet Flowers. 
Anemone Jafonica, Japan Anemone. — A remarkably fine autuam- flowering 
species, either calculated for a conspicuous place in a warm, dry border, or for pot 
culture. The flowers are a fine crimson, and are produced in profusion. The plant 
when in full bloom, will attain the height of eighteen inches. 
Antirkhinum majus caryophyllus, A. majus Youngianum, and A. majus flore- 
pleno, are three beautiful varieties of the A. majus. They grow about two feet 
high, and should be planted in sandy soil. The flowers are finely striped. " Mag. 
Bot.," v. v., t. 55 ; v. xiii., t. 272 ; and v. xi., t. 100. 
Aquilegia Skinneri, Mr Skinners Columbine. — A peculiarly handsome kind, 
requiring to be grown in light soil on a sunny border. It is said to be a native of 
Guatemala. The flowers are a rich orange-red and green, and are very showy. 
" Mag. Bot.," v. x., t. 200. 
Dielytra sPEOTABiLis, Remarkable Dielytra. — For the particulars respecting 
this fine plant, see " Mag. Bot.," v. xv., t. 127. 
Echinacea intermedta, Intermediate Hedgehog-flower. — The plant, when in 
flower, grows about two feet high, has a robust habit, is quite hardy, a 
free bloomer, very handsome, and will grow in almost any soil and situation. 
"Mag. Bot.," v. xv., t. 80. 
Pentstemon gentianoides diaphanum, Transparent Gentian-like Pentstemon. — 
The flowers of this variety are somewhat larger than those of the species. It is of a 
paler colour, very handsome, flowers freely during the whole of the summer and 
autumn, and attains the height of three feet, growing freely in any light garden soil. 
Pentstemon gentianoides splendens, Splendid Gentian-like Pentstemon. — This 
is truly a splendid variety, with rich carmine flowers, much larger than those of 
P. gentianoides. It is a native of Mexico, and may be grown in almost any situation, 
if the soil be light and sandy. " Mag. Bot.," v. ix., t. 176. 
Pentstemon McEwani, Mr. McEwan's Pentstemon. A garden variety, very 
handsome, but paler in colour than P. Gentianoides, from which it was raised. 
"Mag. Bot," v. xiv., t. 174. 
Pentstemon miniatus, Vermilion-flowered Pentstemon. — A small slender-growing 
species, a native of Mexico, and grows freely in the borders, planted in light soil, 
where it attains about a foot in height. 
Phlox Van Houttei, Van Houtte's Lychnidea. — This fine variegated-flowered 
kind is now pretty well distributed through the country. "Mag. Bot.," v. xi., t. 174. 
Potentilla Hopwoodtana, Mr. Hopwood's Cinquefoil. — A very superior border 
flower, growing two feet or more high, and as much broad. It is a most profuse 
bloomer, and should be planted in a rich loamy soil. " Mag. Bot.," v. vi., t. 149. 
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