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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



DIANTHUC, I^arliwt'w^ 1-arginatus. 



DOUBLE- SWEET WILLIAII. 



Stock, Brompton, blooms well in winter ; flowei-s very fragrant. Half-hardy 



biennial ; 6 best varieties mixed. 

 " Emperor, or Perpetual, splendid; often floM^ering several years, if 



protected from frost.' Half-hardy perennial ; 12 of the most beautiful 



varieties mixed. 

 " Nig"ht-Sceilted, mathiola bicornis, very sweet-scented, the perfume 



being observable at a great distance, and as agreeable as Mignonette ; 



purple flowers. 

 " Mg-ht Scented, mathiola tricuspidata, valuable for edgings or beds ; 



blossoms profusely till killed by frost. Mauve-lilac, sweet scented 



flowers. This and the preceding are hardy annuals. 



SUNFLOWER. — (Helianthus.) 



A splendid genus of showy plants, well calculated, by their stately growth, 

 for screens and shi-ubbery. Hardy annual. 



Sunflower, double, (Helianthus Calif ornicus fl. pi.) From California. 



5 feet. 



SWEET PEAS.— (Lathyrus Odoratus.) 

 One of the most beautiful and fragrant of flowers, and is deservedly one of 

 the most popular annuals that enrich the flower garden. Seeds should be 

 planted as early in the Spring as possible, and will then give a profusion of 

 flowers from July till October. The plants should have some support to run 

 upon, either brush, strings, trellis or stakes. 

 Sweet Peas, purple. 



" scarlet. 



" striped. 



'* Painted Lady. 



" Inyincible scarlet, 



" Invincible black. 



" mixed, the above, and many other sorts mixed. 



SWEET SULTAN. — (Centaurea.) 

 Centaurea mOSChata atropurpurea, very showy ; double ; deep purple. 



SWEET WILLIAM. — (Dianthus Barbatus.) 

 fine and well known tribe of perfectly hardy plants, growing easily from 

 eed. A bed of fine varieties presents a most beautiful sight. It sports 



