RARE FLOWERS 



AND 



IsTO^ELTIES IFOI^ 1868. 



Particular care has been taken that the selection should be of the purest character. We cannot 

 affirm the accuracy of the various descriptions, having tested but few of them ; but the reputation 

 of the growers, from whom we import, is to us the best assurance that satisfaction will surely follow. 



Our patrons, wishing novelties, will please send their orders early, as our stock of some of the 

 varieties is limited. 



For cultural direction, see respective headings in body of the Guide. 



NO. PRICE 



1391 Antirrhinum Multiflorum. Hybrid of A. Rupestris and A. Majus, with rose and 

 white flowers, which are not so large as those of the latter, but in such a quantity 

 that the plant, j foot in height, is entirely covered with them. Very hardy, and 

 always in bloom ' . i . . . .25 



1892 Aphanostephus Ramosissimus. A half-hardy annual; from Texas; four inches in 



height ; much branched ; the flower-head with a yellow disk, and violet-blue ray 

 florets; of a close, carpet-like growth ; blooms profusely throughout the summer. .25 



1893 Artemisia spec, ex St. Petersburgh. Ornamental plant of exceedingly rapid growth, 



reaching in the first months of summer the height of four or five feet ; of pyramidal 

 habit, and with light-green, needle-like foliage, by which the plant receives the 

 gracious appearance of an elegant Conifer. Like A. Annua, introduced to the 

 trade some years ago, this sort is as proper for beds as for being isolated on grass- 

 plots, and will prove a very valuable acquisition for every garden 23 



1894 Artemisia Japonica. Very large plant; of the same habit as the common Artemisia, 



which it resembles in many respects, but is more fragrant. It is rather a plant for 

 the lawn than the flower garden, and succeeds in the poorest and stoniest of soils. .25 



1895 Ablopappus Rubiginosus (Haplopappus). A Composite from Mexico; annual ; from 



3 to 3i feet high ; well branched from the middle of its height, with small, den- 

 tated leaves, and bearing a large truss of bright-yellow or orange flowers, produ- 

 cing together a fine effect. This plant reminds us, by its habit and growth, of the 

 Aster (Michaelmas Daisy), with which it will form a nice contrast, flowering, as 

 it does, about the same time (August and September). In fact, a fine plant for 

 borders 25 



1896 Biden3 Warscewicziana var. Pinn^ta. Herbaceous Compositse from the mountains 



of South America, 35 to 4J feet high. The stems, which are very much branched, 

 terminate in flowers with an orange disc, and white petals. Being a very free 

 flowerer, and of rather tall habit, it will be a desirable plant for large flower- 

 gardens, especially for public parks, &c . . .23 



1897 Briza Com pacta. Very correct and compact-growing ; variety of the Quaking Grass ; 



and will be found very ornamental for winter decoration and for bouquets . • -23 



1898 Calceolaria Extra Choice Hybridised. Saved from the finest-formed and most 



beautifully marked flowers from Mr. W. Bull's collection 30 



1899 Celosia. Coccinea Pyramidalis. Magnificent, free-flowering, graceful-growing 

 plants, producing in the greatest profusion spikes of the most beautiful feathery- 



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