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NAT. ORD., Composite. 

 (See Helianthus.) 



SVVJblET WTLILULMS. NAT. ORD., CaryophyUacea. 



A useful and well-known tribe of plants, perfectly hardy, and easily raised from seed ; a 

 bed of fine varieties presenting a rich sight : it sports into endless varieties ; viz., pink, purple, 

 crimson, scarlet, white, variously edged, eyed, and spotted. Our seeds were saved from the 

 finest-named varieties, together with Hunt's (a celebrated English amateur), which we can 

 confidently recommend as superior to any thing ever beiore oflored in this country. Hardy 

 perennials. 

 1383 Sweet Williams. Fine mixed $005 



1389 Double-flowering. Finest mixed, from a splendid collection of double 



flowers 10 



1390 Auricula-flowered. New. This is one of the most desirable, differing 



from other varieties only in the markings of the flowers, which closely resemble 

 the Auricula. The flowers have a large white disc, with a broad middle zone of 

 rich crimson, purple, and violet ; trusses large and perfect 25 



1391 Hunt's Perfection. Saved from Bragg's finest strain in cultivation; has 



taken the first prize at all the London exhibitions the past season ; truly gorgeous 



in size, color, and variety 25 



SWEET ^H.YISSTJM'. NAT. ORD., Cntciferte. 

 (See Alyssum.) 



TAGETES SIGNATA PUMiLA (full size of the flower). 

 TA.OETES. NAT. ORD., Composite. 



Elegant free-flowering plants, with pretty foliage ; very effective in mixed borders ; suc- 

 ceeds best in a light rich soil. Half-hardy annuals. 



1392 Tagetes Signata Pumila. (See cut.) An elegant new dwarf variety, about one foot 

 high ; and, when full grown, the plant will measure two feet in diameter, forming 

 a beautiful compact bush, completely covered with flowers, and continuing in 

 bloom until hard frost sets in. Recommended as one of the most showy plants 

 for borders and dwarf beds yet introduced ; of the easiest culture. Plants should 



stand at least two and a half feet apart 



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