

IMPATIENS SULTANl. 



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ent conditions. In th^ greenhouse it is of course quite at home; in cooler houses, too, it does wtl!, 

 whilst strange to say, it also succeeds admirably in an open border during the summer. Hence its value 



as an omamenial plant is considerably 



^^^^ increased, there being but few cultivated 



£^^\ -^"^^^^iP ^^^*\ '"^"^ plants that adorn the greenhouse and the 



^Jm- '^^^^i^^Ua.'i -^' S^^fefc open border at the same time. When 



^^W^XSm' ^^^^^^^^^^^B^^^^^^ planted out in the open ground at the end 



of June, it grows luxuriantly, flowers with 

 the greatest profusion (the expanded 

 blooms seeming to be even brighter in 

 color than when under glass), and pro- 

 duces an admirable effect until cut down 

 by the frost. The flowers are of a bril- 

 liant rosy-scarlet color, peculiarly distinct 

 but most effective hue, about i to i^ 

 inches in diameter, and are produced 

 singly or in twos and threes from the axils 

 of ihe leaves, especially towards the sum- 

 mit of the stems, but so freely that a well- 

 grown specimen appears to be quite a ball 

 of flowers, and continues in full beauty 

 during several successive months. Al- 

 though this lovely variety cf Iinpatiens 

 will probably be found of most value for decorative purposes in a small state, it is a matter of some importance 

 to know that it is very effective when of large size, having been grown as a specimen plant to an immense size. 

 It far surpassed the expectations of those who had a high opinion of its capacities. A specimen plant exhib- 

 ited May 22d and 23d, 1883, at the great Summer Show of the Royal Horticultural Society, in London, meas- 

 ured 3 feet 6 inches in diameter, and about the same in height, and was semi-globular in form; it was quite 

 solid with leafage and profusely covered with brilliant rosy-scarlet blossoms, and was only about 8 or 10 months 

 old. It had never been stopped, but was simply repotted as required and staked out. Such a specimen as 

 this showed well to what perfection a plant may be brought by a skilful cultivator. 25 cts. 

 LAVATERA, Arborea Variegata. This very distinct and b-autifidly variegated species has been most favor- 

 ably commented upon by the horticultural press. The variegation of its leaves consists of an irregular mix- 

 ture of very dark green, pale greenish gray, and the purest white, and is so pronounced as to impart to the 

 whole plant a most remarkable and showy appearance. It is quite constant from seed, but like the Japanese 

 Striped Maize, the variegation becomes more and more striking as the plants advance in age. For large beds 

 and groups, or interspersed among other plants, as well as for the decoration of the conservator^', it will be 

 found invaluable. Slightly protected, it has in England stood the winter in the open ground uninjured. 25 cts. 

 MARIGOLD, Prince of Orange. The fine Marigold " Meteor" introduced a few years ago was not long in 

 becoming known, and is now a general favorite. It surpasses in beauty this sort, the florets being striped with 

 a more intense shade of orange, and this glowing tone is imparted to the whole flower. For effective and pei- 

 sistent blooming in beds and groups, the different sorts of Calendula officinalis have no superiors, their beau- 

 tiful flowers being produced from early spring till late in the autumn. 25 cts. 

 MARVEL OF PERU, Dwarf White Tom Thumb. This novelty, when fully developed, does not exceed 

 10 inches in height, forming a charming little bush, completely studded with snow-white flowers, contrasting 

 finel-' with its yellowish foliage; fine for beds or margins; tender perennials, treated the same as annuals. 

 Pkt., 15 cts. 

 MIGNONETTE, Golden Queen. A new attractive variety, forming a dense pyramidal plant, and throws up 

 numerous flower stalks, terminated with spikes of golden-yellow blossoms ; hardy annual ; 15 inches. 

 Pkt., 10 cts. 

 MIGNONETTE, Jeffries' Snow-White. This novelty is entirely distinct 

 from any other, with pure white spikes of flowers, freely produced around a 

 central stem of great length. For growing in pots and beds, or for bouquets, it 

 will be found invaluable, as a sweet-scented pure white flower; hardy annual. 

 Pkt., 25 cts. 

 MIGNONETTE, " Machet. " The Mignonette " Machet " is of French origin. 

 ■ No sort appears to be so well adapted for pot culture, so much the more as it 

 comes perfectly true from seed. The dwarf and vigorous plants are of pyra- 

 midal growth and furnished with very thick dark green leaves ; they throw up 

 numeroiLS stout flower stalks, terminated by long and broad spikes of deliciously 

 scented red flowers. It is entirely distinct from all the sons hitherto recom- 

 mended for pot culture. 25 cts. 

 PANSY, Lord Beaconsfield. A splendid novelty, producing handsome large 

 flowers of a deep purplish-violet, which shades off, in the top petals, to awhit- 

 . ish hue, imparting a bright and cheerful appearance to the whole plant ; hardy 

 perennial; 6 inches. For other varieties, see page 61. Pkt., 25 cts. 

 PAP AVER, Danebrog. A very desirable and showy novelty, producing large single flowers of a brilliant scar- 

 let, with a large silvery white spot on each of the four petals, thus forming a white cross on a scarlet ground. 



LAV.\TERA ARBOREA 

 VARIEGATA. 



