MISS MARY E. MARTIN, FLORAL PARK, NEW YORK. 



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Q\.r^m) rA^Hthc Chin^n<iP \^ . is pronounced the finest 

 ^\iem) cHSTUOe l^ntnense* "Astilbe" ever produced. The 

 ^^ N. immeTise, yet graceful and airy sprays of a new delicate 

 flesh-color are produced in immense profusion, literally cover- 

 ing the plants. The handsome dar/i green foliage adds effective 

 color for cutting purposes, for which it will be grown extensively, 

 owing to its delightful and long lasting fragrance; while as a 

 shrub it is sure to find a selected spot in every garden or park. 

 It is one of these rare and interesting plants whose introduction- 

 like that of Spiraea Anthony Waterer — will be hailed with delight. 

 15c. each, 2 for 25c. 



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e-a, 'Deutzia CcrymUflcr^ V^f^sT^Am'.^ 



(Snow in Summer). Chinese Deutzia, 



introduced by Mr. de Vilmorin, in June ; it is covered with 

 large white flowers, in clusters of from 30 to 40, and in such 

 a profusion that the shrub appears to be covered with 

 snoiv. The appearance is equally as fine at the end of 

 [uly as at the end of the following season. The shrub 

 flowers again in September, and the autumn bloom- 

 o bad efli'ect on that of the following year. It has 

 \two winters without killing back in the least 

 ^Ity of sterling merit, and produces excellent 

 \r isolated on the lawn or planted in groups in 

 shrubs in the border." Young plants, 20c. 



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ft>%y Inrar^yillca ^s^larnnwi It was sent to Paris from China by the Abbe Delavay, and itnmediately attracted 



j^ci^ iULitr-uuniii. L/HLH-^uayi, attention on account of its immense Carmine rose Gloxinia like flowers blotched 

 ■vV'ith yellow and brown at the base. These flowers, which frequently measure 4 and 5 inches, are produced 

 in immense numbers on stems 2 feet long. The plant is a tuberous perennial and increases in beauty from year to 

 year. Seed Pkt., 50 seeds, 15c. Flowering roots, 40c. each. 



