DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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Amaranthus, Salicifolius. 
A. Henderi. 
Anagallis. 
Amaranthus, tricolor, leaves yellow, red and green; 
well known as “ Joseph’s Coat.” Very showy 
in beds alone. Hardy annual ; two feet high 5 
bicolor olbiensis, dark purple foliage, edged 
at the terminals with bright crimson ; hand¬ 
some specimens for mixed borders. Four feet 
high . 
atropurpureus, a most remarkable and grand 
variety from Calcutta, growing five feet high, 
and producing long spikes of rich purple 
bloom . . 
“ salicifolius, two and a half to three feet 
high, pyramidal in form, branching close 
to the ground. leaves beautifully undulated, 
varying from green to bronze, and later to a 
bright orange-red color, forming magnificent, 
bright colored plumes, which give the plants 
an elegant appearance .10 
“ Henderi, a splendid novelty of 1877 ; beautiful, 
drooping foliage, richly colored in many 
shades.10 
AMMOBITJ xYL—(Everlasting*). 
One of the hardiest of everlastings, and desirable for 
the garden, but more valuable for forming winter bou¬ 
quets in connection with grasses and other everlastings. 
Grows two feet high. The stems are stiff and angular, 
and have a curious winged attachment. The flowers 
are rather small, pure white, and should be gathered 
before fully opened, to preserve for winter. Hardy an¬ 
nual. 
Ammobium, alatuin... - 
ANAGALLIS. 
Interesting plants of easy culture, and remarkable for 
the beauty of their flowers. Even the wild variety, 
known as Pimpernel, or Poor Man’s Weather Glass, is 
exceedingly pretty. They are well adapted for rock 
work or border plants. Planted under glass and trans¬ 
planted into light, rich soil, in a sunny situation, they 
will cover the ground all summer with a profusion of 
bright, rich colored flowers. Half-hardy annual; about 
six inches high. 
Anagallis, grandiflora. Garibaldi, vermilion .10 
grandiflora, Eugenie, light blue, shaded white.10 
Napoleon III, rich crimson ma¬ 
roon.. 
mixed, above mixed.10 
ANTIRRHINUM — (See Snapdragon). 
AQUILIGIA —(See Columbine). 
Argemone 
ARGEMONE. 
Free blooming plants, sometimes called Prickly Pop¬ 
py. The flowers are large, brilliant, and resemble the 
single poppy. The leaves are armed with slender 
prickles, and marked with white stripes, and are rather 
pretty. 1 hey should, however, occupy an inconspicu¬ 
ous position in the back-ground. Hardy annual ; two 
feet high. 
Argemone, grandiflora, white ; large .... . 5 
” Mexicana, bright yellow. 
Hunnemanni, carmine and yellow 
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