"F. W. & Co.," New Albany, Ind., write: "We send by mail to-day a package, containing sample leaves of the following plants, of which we should be much pleased to have your opinion, through the Gardeners' Monthly :

" First, a sample branch of a plant we obtained from New Mexico two years ago, which has proven very graceful, handsome and valuable, as a plant for either basket, vase, or border. It stands the hottest sun, and is particularly handsome, on account of its silvery appearance, which is not very often found in basket plants. While the slender stems droop over the sides of the vase, the crown is covered and hidden by the young shoots, which are continually springing from the root. Should be pleased to know its name.

" Second, we also send sample leaves of three Dwarf Lace Coleus. Do you not think the Dwarf habit a new and valuable advance in Coleus? These grow but ten inches high, and flower, while others in same soil and planted same time, grow two and two-and-a-half feet.

"Third, we send sample leaves of a variegated Hydrangea, (Otaksee) which reproduces its variegation in every bud cutting. Is this of any value?

"Fourth, we send sample leaves of a variegated Sweet Potato, that makes a very handsome basket or vase vine, and the variegation does not scorch in the hottest sun."

[1. This is a form of Artemisia Ludoviciana, one the wormwoods or "sage brush" of the plains. It would make a good basket plant. 2, 3, 4, wrapped in brown paper, were wrinkled and dried to an extent which precluded any opinion of their value. - Ed. G. M.]