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1923 Felicia Angustifolia. From New Holland, and one of the best acquisitions horti- 



culture has made lately ; it is a low shrub from two to three feet high, narrow 

 foliage, the branches terminating in flowers of a yellow disc, and petals of a 

 beautiful purple-violet. As to the habit, it is almost an Aster ; and in color it resem- 

 bles the beautiful Cinerarias. This lovely shrub flowers in spring, and will be ap- 

 preciated highly in the North, where it will take a place in every greenhouse 

 collection . . 50 



1924 Geranium Anemonifolium. A very useful variety, very dwarf habit . . . .50 



1925 Gloxinia, Extra Choice Hybridised. This seed has been saved from the splendid 



new varieties offered by Mr. W. Bull 50 



1926 Gomphrena Globosa, Auraniiaca Isabellina. Yellowish-white flowers, constant . .25 



1927 Helianthus Grandiflorus Plenissimus. Composite, annual, 4 to 5 feet high, much 



resembling H. Californicus, but a quite new variety, distinct from its gigantic growth. 

 The flowers are twice as large as those of H. Californica and as double. When 

 perfectly grown, they have the appearance of a globe 25 



1928 Texanus Hybridus. Annual Compositae, height 10 to 12 feet, surpassing in 



beauty H. A rgophyllus ; excellent plant, recommended for the abundance of its 

 flowers 25 



1929 Maximilian!. Herbaceous Compositas, from Mexico, from 4 to 5 feet high, with 



orange-yellow flowers, and narrow lanceolated leaves ; picturesque and interesting 

 plant, which will be more effective if planted in groups than singly . .25 



1930 Rigidus, or Harpalium Rigidum. Herbaceous Compositae, from North Ame- 

 rica ; in strong bushes, from 6 feet to 9 feet and more in height, with oval, coarse 

 leaves, flowering at the end of each branch ; blooms of the same shape as the Sun- 

 flower, but only averaging 4 inches in size ; a picturesque plant of some value for 

 public parks, which succeeds in any soil . -25 



1931 Hypericum Caiycinum Repens. This is a very useful plant for growing in exposed 



situations, as well as deep shady places, under evergreens . . . . . .25 



1932 Heracleum Platzajnium. This fine plant will prove a valuable acquisition for orna- 



menting lawns and the garden ; leaves, of large size, and elegantly lobate. 

 The seed germinates very slowly, sometimes requiring a year 25 



1933 Heartsease, Large-Flowering, Stained. These may be considered as an extra fine 



selection of the popular, large-flowering Pansies ; the inferior petals of which are 

 spotted with vei y large and showy stains ; said to be remarkable 50 



1934 Impatiens Balsamina Abrosanguinea Plenissima. A new and fine dark-red, very 



double variety of the Balsam 50 



1935 Solferino. A splendid new variety ; the finest ; white-striped, and blotched with 



lilac and scarlet, like carnations ; very double 50 



New Tpomeeas Cwitib. self-colored, foliage). 



1936 Hederacea Alba Grandiflora Intus Rosea. Handsome white flower, with dark-rose 



throat. Single seed 50 



1937 Alba Grandiflora Intus Rosea Semi-Plena. Of the same form and color as 



the foregoing ; a few paiais, tongue -shaped, which appear from the corolla to trans- 

 form the flower into a semi-double one, which is seldom seen in this family. 

 Single seed . . . . . ... .50 



(938 Atrocarminea Grandiflora Alba Marginata. Handsome variety, with brilliant 



carmine flowers, edged pure white. Single seed . . _. . . . . .50 



1939 Atrocarminea Grandiflora Azurea Marginata. With brilliant carmine flowers, 



edged with clear azure-blue. Single seed 50 



1940 Atrolilacea Grandiflora Azurea Marginata. With dark-lilac flowers, edged 



with bright azure-blue. Single seed 50 



IV ew Ipomsaas (wltH. variegated foliage). 



We attach much importance to this new section, and find them worthy of recommendation. 

 We beg to state that we have tried them carefully, and found them to come true from seed. For 

 this reason, as well as the curious combination and richness of color of their flowers, we have no 

 hesitation to place them in the first rank of novelties for this season. 



1941 Grandiflora Alba Picta Carminea (with silver-marbled leaves). Heart-shaped 



leaves, largely marbled with silver-gray; flowers white, dotted with brilliant 

 carmine. Single seed 5 



1942 Alba Picta Lilacina (with golden-marbled leaves). Heart-shaped leaves, 



largely marbled with silver-gray ; white flowers, spotted with clear lilac. Single 

 seed ....... .50 



1943 Hederacea Grandiflora Atrocarminea Intus Alba (with silver-marbled 



leaves). Tri-lobed leaves, largely marbled, silver-gray; flowers dark carmine, 

 with large, white throat. Single seed ... ..... .50 



1944 Ixodia Ahta. Soft-wooded shrub from New Holland, with everlasting flower; five 



feet high ; short, dark-green leaves ; flowers resembling those of A mmobium 

 Alatum .25 



1945 Leavenworthia Aurea. Pretty, cruciferous annual; from Arkansas; of very dwarf 



habit ; single flowers, about half an inch across, with white petals, stained at the 

 base with deep yellow. It has been treated as a half-hardy annual, and blooms in 

 May and June *5 



