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Oliver — A combination of wliite, magenta ami 

 scarlet. 



Ponschkine — Violet, blotched with white on upper 

 petals. Lower ones shadinq- to rose. 



The above varieties are single. The following six 

 are double varieties : 



/. B. Varronne — Intense carmine, with white eye. 



Richelieu — Scarlet, orange and maroon. 



Mme Caniof — Snow white. 



Pasteur — Rich, glowing scarlet of a charming 

 shade. 



M Caiiox'as — Deep, brilliant scarlet, shaded witl^ 

 maroon. 



Jean Rciiicau — White veined with violet, petal.'' 

 edged with crimson. 



The Ivy-leaved class should also come in for ? 

 share of hearty recommendation. These are of slendei 

 or trailing habit. Their flowers are of large size ani'. 

 fine form, and rich and delicate in coloring. Excellcnl 

 for vases or baskets, or for 'use on screens. The fo' 

 lowing are new varieties of great merit : 



Achieinuctit — Soft, salmon rose. 



Leopard — Pink, blotched with carmine. Re- 

 sembles the Pelargonium in its peculiar combination 

 and contrasts of color, ^'cry fine. 



Bride — Pure white. 



No collection should be without some of the fra- 

 grant-leaved sorts, like Rose, Apple, Nutmeg and 

 others. These are not only beautiful plants, but their 

 deliciously scented leaves will he found very useful in 

 making up bouquets and in all cut flower work. 



A list of fine foliacod Ccraniums will lie found in 

 the chapters on Decorative Foliage Plants. 



