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It blooms freely the entire summer, and its fleshy roots 
can be easily kept through the winter, like those of the 
Dahlia. It does not propagate readily from cuttings, 
but it is freely increased by seeds. It should be grown 
in a partially shaded border. 
The following varieties are of more recent introduction, 
in diameter, or have more than two-thirds of the space 
advised above, if planted out. 
S. Betheli .—A distinct and beautiful species, bearing 
slender spikes of medium-sized flowers, which are ol a 
pleasing rose-color shaded with white. 
S. Bolivia?ia (see Illustration ').—A remarkably hand- 
Salvia Boliviana (Flowers Crimson). 
and are the most distinct and beautiful of any under 
cultivation : 
S. albo-coerulea .—A very slender growing form, of dwarf 
habit, and bearing elegant spikes of blue and white flow¬ 
ers. As it is of smaller growth than most of the other 
Salvias, it should not be put in pots exceeding six inches 
some species, the leaves cordate,and of large size, and the 
flowers, which are of a bright crimson color, are borne 
in long thickly set spikes. One of the finest for its effec¬ 
tive, shade of color. 
S. coccineagrandiflora .— A dwarf free branching va¬ 
riety with bright,red flowers which are rather short, and 
