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RHODANTHE MACULATA (full Size of flower). 



Rhodanthe Maculata. This splendid novelty is larger in all its parts than Rho- 

 <, danthe Manglesii; about two feet high, -very robust, and more hardy; fine, 

 glossy, heart-shaped foliage, of graceful bearing, with flowers from one and a half 

 to two inches in diameter, of a bright, deep, rosy carmine, rendered more bril- 

 liant by a broad, velvety, blackish, purple-crimson belt, surrounding the bright- 

 yellow disk ; in brilliancy of color, and graceful habit, far surpassing Acroclinium 

 Roseum. From Australia $0.10 



Atrosanguinea. New dwarf; densely-branching species, with longer and 



more pointed leaves than Rhodanthe Maculata, with flowers of a dark, purplish- 

 crimson ; very brilliant 3o 



Alba. Pure, silvery-white variety, of same size of flower as Rhodanthe 

 Maculata. This is one of the finest everlasting flowers introduced for a long 

 time. When cut in the bud, and placed under a glass, it makes a beautiful orna- 

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HHOr>OI>]i:]VI>IiO]V. NAT. ORD., Ericacece. 



A well-known and magnificent genus of free-flowering evergreen shrubs ; should occupy 

 a prominent place in every garden ; thrives best in peaty soil. Hardy shrubs. 

 1235 Rhododendron. Finest mixed varieties, from choice named flowers 25 



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NAT. ORD., Phytolacece. 



An exceedingly ornamental shrub when fruiting. The berries of this genus form the 

 principal portion of the food of the American nightingale. Grows freely in any light soil. 

 Greenhouse shrub. 

 1236 Rivina Humilis. White fruit, in bunches ; from West Indies. 2 feet .... 



(CASTOR-OIL BEAN). Euphorbiacea. 



A magnificent and highly ornamental genus. The picturesque foliage and stately growth, 

 combined with brilliant-colored fruit, of the new varieties, impart to select plantations, shrub- 

 beries, and mixed-flower borders, quite an Oriental aspect. In the gardens round Paris, they 

 form one of the principal features of attraction ; and if planted out and grown as single 

 specimens on our lawns and pleasure-grounds, as an ornamental foliaged plant, they would 

 form a new and striking feature. Half-hardy annuals. 



1237 Ricinus Africanus Hybridus. Rose-colored hybrid ; very handsome ; new. 7 feet . 



1238 Giganteus. Plant and leaves of enormous size ; new. 12 feet .... 



1239 Insignis. New; splendid. 7 feet 



1240 Major (Castor-oil Bean). Very ornamental foliage. 6 to 8 feet .... 



1241 Sanguineus. A very stately growing plant, seven feet high, with large and 



highly ornamental foliage of Oriental aspect, with clusters of red fruit. 6 feet . 



