XVI 



NOVEI.TIES AND SPECIALTIES IN PLANTS. 



NEW ROSE 



PMERIGAN I>o 



* Belle. 



A pink colored sport .from the American 

 Beauty, and probably one of the gi-eatest 

 acquisitions to the Rose family in many 

 years. It has been repeatedly exhibited at 

 the various exhibitions during the past sea- 

 son at Philadelphia, New York, Boston, 

 etc., at all of which it was awarded the 

 highest honors. It is entirely distinct from 

 American Beauty both in foliajje and color, 

 ■which is of a rich, deep pink when first 

 opening, changing to a pretty light pink as 

 the flower develops. It possesses the same 

 delightful fragrance peculiar to its parent, 

 and is equally free in habit of bloom. 



Strong young plants, ready April 15th, at 

 ?1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Schubcrtia Grandiflora. 



An exceedingly handsome greenhouse 

 climber which can be grown in the open 

 ground in summer ; producing in great 

 abundance clusters of large funnel-shaped, 

 pure white flowers of delightful fragrance, 

 which last a long time when cut and placed 

 in water. 75 cts. each. 



New Single Dahlia. 



"Ami Barillet." 



A beautiful new variety with very rich 

 scarlet crimson flowers. Its particular valHe 

 is in its deep purplish maroon graceful 

 foliage, which renders it very attractive and 

 makes it valuable for bedding as a contrast 

 to lighter leaved plants. Ready March loth. 

 30 cts. each ; ^^.OO per doz. 



New Hardy Garden Pink "HER MAJESTY.' 



This variety is a grand improvement on the popular variety known as "Snow " or " l\Irs. Sinkins," to which it is superior in 

 size of flower and freedom of bloom. The flowers, which 

 are of large size, similar to a Carnation, and of the purest 

 white colorr and very fragrant, are borne on slout, erect 

 stems, 12 inches long. It is ]ierfectly hardy, and will 

 winter in the open border without protection ; or may be 

 grown in cold frames for early forcing. 



30 cts. each ; §3.00 per dozen. 



SOLANUM AZUREUM. 



The Blue Solanum. 



Certainly one of the finest plants lately introduced. 

 Every one is well acquainted with Solanum Jasminoides, 

 and its merits are greatly appreciated. In " The Blue 

 Solanum " we have a far superior plant in every respect. 

 It is of robust growth, soon making fine specimens that 

 will climb over and cover a porch with the most hand- 

 somely cut foliage. In mild localities it is covered 

 during the late summer months with Innidreiis of clusters 

 of large, lavender-blue. Wistaria-like flowers, brighily set 

 off with golden stamens, each cluster measuring 15 inches 

 in circumference, and often attaining a length of 12 

 inches. The flowers are succeeded by bright scarlet ber- 

 ries, remaining perfect for a long time. It is the most 

 beautiful flowering vine that we have seen. A brilliant 

 future stands before it, especially as a greenhouse or con- 

 servatory plant. We notice that it is offered in Europe 

 under another name at $1 per plant. Our price is 30 cts. 

 each. '• Her M.\jesty" Pink. 



