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A-Cmi^ILiEA.. Nat. Ord., ComJ>ositct. 

 Belonging to the genus known under their English name of Milfoil. Hardy perennial. 



30 Achillea Filipendula. Yellow; from Caspian Sea. s feet $005 



^CHIM:E]VES. Nat. Ord., Gesneracece. 



These are among the most beautiftil plants for the decoration of a greenhouse or conser\a- 

 tory during the summer, being of dwarf, compact, branching habit, and flowering abundantly 

 throughout the whole season. Grown in masses, in large pots or pans, they form superb 

 objects for exhibition. Their culture is simple. After flowering, water should be gradually 

 withheld, and allowed to remain in a dry state until they commence growing again. 



31 Achimenes. Mixed. Saved from one of the largest collections in Europe . . . -25 



j^CROCIjIIVIXJM:. Nat. Ord., ComposUa. 



An elegant new annua! from Swan River, producing beautiful everlasting flowers resem- 

 bling the Rhodanthe Manclesii, but much larger ; should be grown in eveiy collection ; fine 

 for winter bouquets, flowenng in any garden soil. Hardy annuals. 



32 Acrolinium Atroroseum. Deep rose-color, i foot 10 



33 Roseum. Light rose, i foot lo 



34 Album. Pure white, i foot 10 



A-CONITTJ^M (Monkshood). Nat. Ord., Ranunculacea. 



A common border plant, commonly known as Monkshood, growing freely in any situation. 

 Hardy perennial ; from Europe. 



35 Aconitum Na^ellis. Mixed, blue and white. 2 feet 05 



A.I>IA.]N"TXJ]M:. Nat. Ord., Cryptogamia. 



36 Adiantum (Maiden Hair). Mixed. A beautifiil species of fern 50 



A.GEIIA.TTJM;. Nat. Ord., Compositce. 



Valuable plants for large beds or borders, and very useful for pot culture. Very good for 

 bouquets. Hardy annuals. 



37 Ageratum Mexicanum. Light-blue; from Mexico, i J feet 10 



38 Odoratum (fragrant). Much like the Mexicanum ; from Mexico 03 



39 Alba. White 10 



40 Albiflorum Nanum. Dwar^ white; fine for pots 10 



41 Coeruleum "Nanum. Dwarf-blue; fine for pots or open ground 10 



42 Conspicuum. New. Pure white 10 



43 Superbunfi. Dark-blue, fine 10 



A.Gr-A.X'A-lN'TmjS (African Lily). Nat. Ord., Hemerocalidacece. 



A highly ornamental plant, with large, handsome heads of bloom ; very effective for 

 parterres, terraces, gravel-walks, or by the side of lakes and ponds ; will not bear hard frost ; 

 may be kept in the cellar during the winter. 



44 Agapanthus Umbellaius. Blue; half-hardy bulb ; from Africa. 2 feet 25 



A.GI?.0STET^IM:A., Nat. Ord., CaryophyllacetE. 



Commonly called Rose Campion. Are perfectly hardy, very easily raised from seeds, and 

 wiB well repay the little care they require. The flowers are produced on long stems, bloom- 

 ing freely throughout the season. Hardy perennial. For annual varieties, see Viscaria. 



45 Agrostemma Coronaria. Deep crimson ; from Russia. 2 feet 05 



46 Alba. White ; from Russia. 2 feet 05 



47 Mixed. The above mixed 03 



^GROSTTIS. Nat. Ord., Graminea. 



These rank high among the ornamental grasses from their delicate and graceful growth, 

 and are very useful for winter bouquets ; will grow in any good garden soil. Hardv annuals. 



