VERBENAS. 
The Verbena is a native of the hills in the vicinity of 
Buenos Ayres, South America, growing through an exten- 
sive tract of country in great profusion. It was first in 
troduced into this country by Hon. Robert Buist. a distin- 
guished Seedsman and florist of Philadelphia, and from 
the original Verbena. Chained ri folia or Melindvis have been 
raised almost innumerable splendid varieties, embiacing 
nearly every color and tint. It is one of the richest orna- 
ments of the flower garden. Its value is greatly enhanced 
fron the fact that it blooms profusely from early Spring to 
late in Autumn, until the ground becomes hard frozen. It 
always looks healihy, bright and vigorous having the ad- 
vantage of not being effected by the sudden changes ot 
temperature, or by moisture. 
The habits of all varieties are similar, they being natu- 
rally prostrate creeping plants, taking root freely wherever 
the stems come in contact with the ground, and sending 
forth their large clusters of beautiful flowers Many ot 
the varieties are exquisitely scented, adding much to their 
value for the bouquet. 
The Verbena is a very useful, as well as ornamental 
plant, in forming masses, groupings, mounds or borders. 
No plant equals them for masses, when grown in beds cut 
out on lawns Their natural tendency to trail the bril- 
liancy and elegance of their blossoms, which they scatter 
in great profusion, make them highly desirable for the uses 
above named, as well as decorative for the green-house or 
parlor, some varieties being peculiarly adapted to vase 
culture. ... , 
The past season has been productive of many beautitut 
varieties, comprising some oi the richest gems in cultiva- 
tion, a large number of which may be found in the sub- 
scriber’s collection. The cultivation of this flower is now 
