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Collinsia violarea. This beautiful little annual is of similar habit to C. vema, but 
is more compact and bushy, growing from nine to twelve inches high, with 
handsome lanceolate leaves, from the axils of which the flowers are prtxlneed. 
These are slightly smaller than those of C. vema, but of a better form, and have 
the upper lip nearly pure white, and the lower one of a deep violet-blue. It 
continues in bloom for several weeks.. • ~5 
Daubentonia cocciiiea. A shrubby compact-growing plant, attaining a height of 
from eighteen to twenty-four inches, with handsome oblong leaves, and flowers 
in axillary bunches, of a reddish crimson-color outside, anu orange in the inte¬ 
rior. This charming novelty has been introduced from Brazil, and will be found 
an excellent plant for decorative purjK>ses . . .. 
Diacentiii < hry»antha. A handsome biennial species, with glaucous green Rue¬ 
like foliage, and clusters of golden yellow llowers 
Gilia Uni flora. A ver 
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qnailers of an inch across, produced 
plant forms a tufted bush nine inches high, and as much in diameter. It is a 
native of California, and proves to be a perfectly hardy annual, succeeding in 
any soil . .. 
Lapageria rosea. One of the most beautiful greenhouse and conservatory climb¬ 
ers yet known, with numerous large brilliant carmine bell-shaped flowers . 
Larkspur Bismarck, red striped. A new class, intermediate between the Can¬ 
delabrum and Emperor Larkspurs, both of which have become such general 
favorites. In habit the plants are similar to the last named, forming compact 
pyramidal specimens, which attain the height of nine to ten inches. The Bis¬ 
marck Larkspur constitutes a distinct section, and is alike constant in habit, 
and color of flower.. • • 
Linui ia maroccsiia. This now species dean not differ greatly in its general habi' 
from L. bipartita; but the flowers are of a different shade. l>eing of a rich rod 
id clusters of golden yellow flowers . . . . . • 
. very pretty and remarkable species of compact branching habit, 
seinbling that of the I^eptosiphons, and large white flowers three- 
i inch across, produced singly in the forks of the branches. Each 
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flower-stalks, which are two feet in length, produce a number of yellow and 
white blossoms. Among the few species of Loasa at present existing, the L. 
hispida will certainly excite great interest. It may be recommended for pot or 
open culture.. ... . • 
Lychnis lagasca;. This is a charming dwarf alpine species, with small neat lance¬ 
olate foliage, and numerous deep rose-colored flowers, produced in terminal 
clusters in considerable succession, is well adapted for pot-culture, rockwork, 
or the open bonier. 
Mathiola trlcu-pldata. A new, annual, sweet-scented Stock. Is extremely 
showy, forming branching tufts covered with a profusion of mauve-lilac 
flowers. It has also an advantage over M. bicomis, in having larger flowers, 
which remain expanded during the day as well as the evening .... 
Mentzelia ovnata. A splendid biennial. Ixcisa-like plant. Grows two to three 
feet in height. Flowers, pure white with yellow stamens, three to four mehes 
across, expanding towards sunset. Is of easy culture in any soil . . . 
Myosotla Alpcstris, nana coerulca. A new dwarf variety of the old favorite. 
Grows only four inches in height, and of very compact habit; while, as regards 
bloom, it Ls quite equal to the older soils. For bedding purposes or marginal 
lines, as well as for forcing in pots, this charming dwarf Myosotis will be found 
to be remarkably well adapted.. 
MyosotiH Alpestrls, nana alba. In habit, the same as above. Flowers, white . 
Nasturtium Torn Thumb. Spotted King. A new variety, raised from King of 
Tom Thumbs; with bright-yellow blossoms, each petal distinctly blotched with 
chocolate. The line, dark-green foliage contrasts effectively with the showy 
character of the blossom, making this variety a fit companion for the now !>op- 
ular King of Tom Thumbs. The King section of Tom Thumb Nasturtiums is 
more compact in habit than the ordinary Tom Thumb, and is, in every way, 
more showy. 
Nasturtium, Ruby King. Another seedling variety of dwarf Nasturtium, with 
dark foliage, and nine pink carmine-shaded flowers. Is a fine sort for bedding, 
being nearly equal in effect to Geraniums.. • • 
Pansy, Emperor William. A splendid large-flowered Pansy, of a brilliant ultra- 
marine blue, with well-defined eye of purple-violet. The flowers, winch are of 
great consistency, and very large, are borne well above the foliage. It comes 
very true from seed. (See colored plate.) 
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Pentstemon heterophyllus. Forms neat, close tufts a foot or more m diameter, 
from which arise numerous slender stems eighteen inches high, bearing a pro¬ 
fusion of flowers of a beautiful sky-blue. It is a native of California, and per¬ 
fectly hardy.. 
Pentstemon Palmerl. A remarkably distinct and handsome species. Grows 
from three to five feet in height, with panicles of peach-colored flowers. It is 
perfectly hardy, and succeeds in any well-drained soil . . • •. . • • 
Phlox Drummond! grandiflora splendens. The large-flowered varieties of 
Phlox Drummond! sent out last year were decided improvements. 1 lie present 
noveltv, far the most beautiful of this class, lias flowers of a brdliant scarlet- 
red, with large white eye, the centre of which is encircled .with a well-delmed 
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