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ERICA (Heath). Nat. Ord., Ericacece. 
A well-known genus of extremely beautiful and Interesting plants, flowering most pro¬ 
fusely, and especially effective from their compact, close habit of growth. Both the hardy 
and greenhouse varieties require a sandy peat. 
494 Erica, Finest mixed, a choice selection; from Cape of Good Hope. 2 ft.25 
ERYTHRINA. Nat. Ord., Leguminosce. 
A magnificent genus of half-hardy shrubs, with fine leaves, and beautiful, brilliant scarlet 
flowers, borne on spikes from one to one and a half feet long. They may be taken up In the 
fall, and kept in perfect preservation during the winter in a dry cellar, the roots covered 
with half-dry earth: when taken up, the branches should be well cut back, say to within 
four inches of the previous year’s growth. Plant them out in May, and they will flower 
beautifully three or tour times in the course of the summer. 
495 Erythrina corailodendron (Coral-tree), scarlet; from West Indies. 10 ft. • . .25 
49(5 “ Hendersonii, scarlet. 4 ft.25 
497 “ laurifolia, 6carlet; from South America. 4 ft. . . . . . , .25 
498 “ crista galli, scarlet; from Brazil. 10 ft.25 
EGG-PLANT (Solantjm). Nat. Ord., Solanacece. 
Ornamental-fruited plants, interesting for their curious and handsome egg-shaped fruit. 
499 Egg-Plant, White-fruited, pure white. 1$ ft.10 
500 “ Scarlet-fruited, bright scarlet. 1 ft.10 
501 “ Large Striped, white, striped with purple .*••••• .10 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA. Nat. Ord., Papaveraceoe. 
Hardy annuals, with very showy flowers, of different shades of yellow, blooming all 
through the season till frost. Bow where they are to bloom, as they are difficult to trans¬ 
plant. Thin out to six inches apart. 
502 Eschscholtzla Caliiornica, bright yellow, darker centre. 1 ft.5 
503 “ “ alba, white. 1 ft.5 
504 ** “ alba rosea, white, shaded with rose; new and fine . . 6 
505 ** crocea, orange, darker centre. 1 ft.6 
506 “ “ atriata, deep orange,striped with lemon; new .... 5 
507 u dentata, orange, flowers formed like a Maltese cross; new ... 5 
508 “ tenuifolia, small primrose-yellow flowers; pretty and free-blooming 
compact dwarf plants. 6 inches high.6 
EUCHARIDIUM. Nat. Ord., Onagracece. 
Exceedingly prettv, profuse-flowering, compact-growing plants, very effective for bed¬ 
ding, edging, or ribboning; succeeds in common garden-soil. Hardy annuals. 
509 Eucharidium grandillorura, deep rose-shaded pink. 1 ft.10 
510 “ “ album, pure White; beautiful.. .10 
511 “ “ roscuin, rose; very pretty.10 
EUTOCA. Nat. Ord., Hydrophyllaceas. 
Showy, free-flowering plants, suitable for beds or mixed borders; succeeds In any light, 
rich soil, nardy annuals. 
512 Eutoca vlaoida, dark blue. 1ft. 6 
513 “ multitlora, lavender. 1ft..6 
514 “ Ortgiertiana, quite new; from Mexico; light and dark lilac, with white . . .10 
515 “ Wrangeliana, lilac; pretty.6 
EUCNIDE. Nat. Ord., Loasawas. 
A charming golden-blossoraed plant; alike effective and showy in mixed borders, or 
grown in pots lor conservatory decoration. Succeeds In a light, rich soil. Half-hardy 
annual. 
516 Eucnid© Bartonoidee (Primrose); from Mexico ..10 
EUPATORIUM. Nat. Ord., Composite. 
A pretty class of herbaceous plants, with bunches of showy flowers. Hardy perennials. 
517 Eupatorlum ageratoides, white; fine for border.10 
518 “ Fraserii, white; from Carolina. 14 ft.10 
519 “ superbum, white; new species; fine. 2 ft.10 
ETERNAL FLOWERS. Nat. Ord., Composite. 
(See Helichrysum and Xeranthemum.) 
EUPHORBIA. Nat. Ord., Euphorbiaceas. 
520 Euphorbia variegata, a pretty variegated-foliaged plant, leaves edged with pure white. 
Tender annual. 
FENZLIA. Nat. Ord., Polemoniacecs . 
A splendid, profuse-blooming, neat little plant of dwarf growth, very effective In small 
beds, vases, or rustic baskets or boxes for conservatory or window decoration; remains in 
