. Strong growing annuals suitable for beds of tall growing plants or mixed borders; the flowers are inconspicuous; the foliage, however, is exceedingly ornamental. PER PKT. 2452 Varieg'ata [Snoiu o>t ike Motmiain). Attractive foliage, veined and margined with white. 2 feel. ... 5 2451 Heterophylla {Ajinual Poinsettia, Mexican Fire Plant, - Painted Leaf). An annual re- sembling in habit and color the beautiful hot-house Poinsettia, The plants grow 2 to 3 feet high, of branching bush-liUe form, with smooth glossy-green leaves, which, about midsum- mer, become a beautiful orange- scarlet, pres
. Strong growing annuals suitable for beds of tall growing plants or mixed borders; the flowers are inconspicuous; the foliage, however, is exceedingly ornamental. PER PKT. 2452 Varieg'ata [Snoiu o>t ike Motmiain). Attractive foliage, veined and margined with white. 2 feel. ... 5 2451 Heterophylla {Ajinual Poinsettia, Mexican Fire Plant, - Painted Leaf). An annual re- sembling in habit and color the beautiful hot-house Poinsettia, The plants grow 2 to 3 feet high, of branching bush-liUe form, with smooth glossy-green leaves, which, about midsum- mer, become a beautiful orange- scarlet, presenting a striking and brilliant appearance 10 FERNS. These ornamental plants are very de- sirable for Wardian cases or ferneries; thriving in a peaty, sandy soil, and moist, shady positions in the garden during the summer. The seed is, however, slow of germination, and requires care and con- siderable patience before it makes its appearance. Sow in the spring in shallow boxes, barely covering with soil; keep moist with a covering of fine mos--, and in a tern- Eschscholtzia. perauire of 60 degrees. 2470 Choice Mixed. From a fine collection 15 2469 Imported Collection of 12 distinct varieties. .1 00 GEIVTIANA. A charming hardy perennial, which blooms early in Mav. E,\cellent for edging, rock-work, etc. 2511 Acaulis. Blue Gentian ECCREMOCAKPUS Sc.^BER.
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