DESCRIPTIVE CATAEOGUE. 



SHAFDIIACION. 



conservatory plants. The leaves ai-e snaiall and quite ornamental ; its twining 

 and clinging habit makes it quite a favorite in this country. It is very useful ^^ 

 in the formation of wreaths and crosses, and for clothing statuetts, vases, &c. 

 .>!yrsi:>byllum asparagoides, Boston Smilax. 



SNAPDRAGON. — (Antirrhinum.) 



One of the most showy and useful border plants, and very effective in beds. 

 Half-hardy perennial, but will bloom the first year from seed. 2 feet. The 

 following varieties are the finest that have yet been produced : 

 Antirrhinum majus album, pure white. 



" brilliant, crimson, with white throat. 

 " " Delila, carmine, with white throat. 



" caryophylloides, beautifully striped. 

 " mixed, all the best colors. 

 " Tom Thumb. The Tom Thumb varieties are new and fine ; from four 

 to six inches in height, and of compact growth. AU the best colors 

 mixed. 



SOLANUM. 



A class of beautiful, ornamental, fruit-bearing plants. They are useful for 

 conservatory decoration, and present a beautiful appearance in the drawing room. 

 Most of the varieties are half-hardy perennial shrubs, and can be planted out 

 when danger of frost is over. The foliage is beautiful, but the flower insignifi- 

 cant ; the fruit is the chief attraction, being very beautiful in appearance, but 

 not edible. 



Solanum pseudo capsicum, covered with a profusion of miniature, pepper 

 shaped, scarlet fiTiit. 



