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942 
943 
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.10 
Nierembergia gracilis, white, veined with lilac; from Uruguay. Aft. . . . 
** frutescens, a new species, from the Andes. A naif-hardy, small, Bhrub- 
like perennial; it forms a very graceful, rounded bush, branching at 
the top in every direction, and covered from May to October with very 
£ retty white and purple flowers, larger than those of N. gracilis. It 
i nearly hardy, and deserves to become a general favorite, both for 
the open garden in summer, and greenhouse in winter . . 
.10 
HXMOPniLA maculata. See page W. 
NOLANA. Nat. Ord., Nolanrtcece. 
Very pretty trailtog-plants, after the character of the Convolvulus minor; fine for rock 
work, hanging-baskets, old stumps, &c.; succeeds best in a light, rich soil. Hardy annuals 
944 Nolana atriplicifolia, blue, violet, and yellow; from Peru. j ft. 
945 “ grandiflora, large, various colors; fine . 
946 ** “ alba, white; fine. 
947 ** paradoxica violacea, violet with white centre; beautiful ..... 
NYMPHAiA. Nat. Ord., Nymphceaceas. 
Beautiful hardy aquatics, thriving in rich loamy soil at the bottom of ponds or lakes. 
946 Nymphwa alba, white; a magnificent variety; from England. 3 ft.25 
949 •* cuerulea, elegant blue lily; greenhouse plant ....... .25 
NYCTERINIA. Nat. Ord., Scrophulariacece. 
Neat, compact little plants, covered with pretty, sweet-scented, star-shaped flowers; valu¬ 
able for edgings, rock-work, stumps, or small beds; succeeds in a light, rich soil. From 
Cape of Good Hope. Half-hardy perennials. 
950 Nycterinia capensls, white; yellow centre. $ ft.. , .10 
951 ** selaginoides, pink; yellow centre. ^ ft... 
OBELISCARIA. Nat. Ord., Composites. 
Bold, showy plants, with rich-colored flowers, and curious acorn-like centres; succeeds In 
any common garden-soil. From Texas. Half-hardy perennial. 
952 Obeliscaria pulcherrima, rich velvety-crimson, edged and tipped with yellow. £ ft. , 5 
953 ** aurantiaca, yellow. 2 ft. 10 
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