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Asmatis 
Texensis 
Texensis 
Texas may well be proud of this species which has its 
natural habitat in that great state. Indeed, the curious urn- 
shaped flowers of reddish rose, softened on the inner side with 
buff and pinkish buff tones, make this plant, often listed Coc- 
cinea, unique. The long-haired seed clusters are truly fascin- 
ating. Plant this species near a fence, or let it ramble over a 
stone wall, and it will soon take on a character all its own. It 
is well to know that this plant is herbaceous in our climate, 
and sends up entirely new growth each year. 
_. Ascotiensis 
Ascotiensis 
Azure-blue petals. Tapering buds which assume many in- 
teresting forms when unfolding their large, azure-blue petals, 
producing a star-like form, with a circle center of creamy 
stamens accentuating the distinctive outline of the flower, 
serve to characterize this unusual hybrid of the Viticella type. 
It attains a height of 8 to 10 feet, and its blooming period 
extends from July to late September. 
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