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Dianthus Heddewigii diadematus, (Double Diadem Pink) 



This is a most striking novelt^y. of denser growth than the Hedde- 

 >YiGir, and of a dwarfer habit. Very regular, densely double and 

 of all tints, from crimson-purple to deep black-purple. It has often 

 a velvet like, radiant fire, impossible to reproduce. The flowers 

 are too beautiful to describe, and the grower has tried to imitate 

 their beauty by the name "Diadem Pink." 



" Chinensis imperialis fl pi, (Double Imperal Pink.) A 

 superb double variety from China. 

 barbatus, See Sweet William. 



'' caryophyllus. See Carnation. 



POPPY.— (Papavee.) 



A tribe of showy, free blooming annuals, producing a rich display of flow- 

 ers. Sow where they are to remain. 



Poppy, carnation, brilliant, large, showy, double flowers, of various 

 colors. 2 feet. 



PORTULACA. 



Remarkable for the brilliancy and richness of color; well adapted for beds, 

 clumps, edgings, pots, vases or rock-work. Dwarf in habit, extremely beauti- 

 ful, and require scarcely any water. Hardy annual. 



Portulaea, alba, pure white. 



" aurea, deep golden yellow. 



" striata, sulphur yellow, golden striped. 



" caryophylloides, carnation striped; white and crimson. 



" mixed, seeds of the above and many other beautiful varieties 



mixed. 



'• grandiflora flore pleno— double. Seeds saved only from 



double flowers, grown under glass, and of a variety of most beau- 

 tiful colors; very large, and full as a rose; of superior quality, 

 and sure to give a large percentage of double flowering plants. 



RHODANTHE. 



An elegant everlasting; its glossy flowers contrasting well with its lustrous^ 

 heart shaped leaves. Succeeds best in light, rich soil. Half-hardy annual, 

 from Swan River. 



Rhodanthe Manglesi, beautiful, small, branching plants; semi double, 

 daisy-like flowers, of rich rose color, suffused with white; retain 

 their transparency a long time. 



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