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Amaranthus Hendcri. — This variety differs from all others, producing a range of brilliant 

 colors never before witnessed in any class of plants. The transparency of the foliage, 

 when seen against the light, shows the various-colors with such charming effect, that the 

 best idea that can be given of it is to say that it is a good imitation of colored glass, its 

 gracef illness alone would be sufficient to secure it a place in public favor; but, with its 

 other merits, it cannot fail to become speedily popular. Per pkt., 50 cts. 



Anchiisa Cnpcnsis, <>r Capo Forget-me-not. — A charming perennial plant for dwarf 

 bedding purposes. Its long racemes of beautiful ultamarine-blue flowers are produced per- 

 petually from May to November, if the exhausted tlower-stems are removed as they go off 

 bloom. 25 cents. 



ClarUia New Double (Purple King. Salmon Oueen, White). — Tn form, and firm, 

 hold, double habit, tbeso varieties far surpass any previous introduction of this popular 

 flower; whilst the richness and novel beauty of coloring they possess stamp them as a 

 welcome addition to our hardy summer flowers. The blooms may be compared to the 

 finest double balsam in substance; and this peculiar character renders the flowers of a 

 much more durable character than the ordinary Clarkias, and. as cut-blooms, will prove a 

 valuable acquisition. 25 cents each. Each color, per pkt.. 25 cents. 



Clypeolu Cvclmlontea. — A charming small Crucifera (Crosswort), of a fine green color, 

 with small yellow flowers, which are hardly apparent, but are soon succeeded by hundreds 

 of flat, purse-like pods, prettily fringed, and producing a most singular appearance. It is 

 well adapted for specimens in borders and rockeries. This plant is quite a curiosity. Per 

 pkt , 25 cents. 



Convolvulus Minor (New Crimson Violet). — The flowers are very striking. They have 

 a bright yellow eye, encircled with a band of snowy white, broadly margined with rich 

 crimson violet, varying in some blooms from bright violet to rich, velvety, purple crimson. 

 Per pkt., 5(1 cents. 



New Pern-leaved Parsley. — Most exquisite inform and color, invaluable as a garnishing 

 plant, and admirably suited for mixing with dwarf ornamental foliaged plants ill the 

 flower-gardens, ami also for table decoration. Per pkt., 25 cents. 



Poa AmabiliS (Abyssinian Ornamental Grass), forming stout, erect tufts of twenty-four 

 inches in height, each stalk of which is terminated by a large inflorescence. In its general 

 anpearanco it is analogous to the graceful Brizas, but on a much more extended scale. 

 Single specimens introduced here and there on lawns or In mixed borders are very elegant. 

 Per pkt., 25 cents. 



Phlox Drummotwlii Nana Fireball. — New robust variety, forming dense dwarf bushes 



st mil lei 1 with scarlet flowers It is remarkably profuse in bloom, and will be found valuable 



for bedding. Per pkt , 25 cents. 

 Phlox Driimmondii Gi-amli flora — Exceedingly showy, fine-formed, large-sized flowers, 



eharaeierized by a largo white eye, and well-defined dark-margined centre. Per pkt., 



25 cents. 



Plilox Drtimmnndii Nana Compacta. — This plant is a beautiful compact dwarf bush, 

 closely covered with flowers. On account of its dwarf habit, it is equally suitable for 

 border or bedding purposes as for pot culture. There arc two varieties of this new type ; 

 one a brilliant ti •ry red. and the other a bright rose, producing together the most beautiful 

 effect, and proving an efficient substitute for bedding geraniums. 

 Phlox Drnmutandll Nana Compacta. — Fiery red. Per pkt., 25 cents. 



" " •• Chamois rose. Per pkt., 25 cents. 



Penlstemon Palmeri. — A very distinct and handsome variety, growing from three tofivo 

 feet high in pood soil, with highly ornamental glaucescent foliage, and very conspicuous 

 flowers, each marked by a central reddish line. Per pkt.. 25 cts. 

 Bhndantne Manerlesi Flore Plena Prince Bismarck. — This is a double flowering 

 form of the pretty and well-known Rhodanthe Manglesi. This is really a valuable 

 acquisition. Per pkt., 25 cents. 

 Silene Pendnlft Compacta* — This is a decided improvement on the well-known Sileno 

 Pcndula. The flowers arc of the same size and color; but the plant is so dwarf and com- 

 pact that it forms dense cushions two or three inches in height, and from ten to twelve 

 niches in diameter, and. during the season, is perfectly solid With bloom. Most effective in 

 small beds or marginal lines. Per pkt.. 25 cts. 

 Schizost vlis Coreim a. — A beautiful plant Of the irU family If planted In the garden In 

 May. it soon comes into flower, bearing long spikes of deep crimson blossoms, each about 

 two inches In diameter. Should bo taken op before severe frosts begin. 25 cents each. 



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