datura WRicnTii (one-fifth natural size). 



NO. DIGITALIS (Foxglove). Nat. Ord., Itfcrtphtifariacta. price. 



The Digitalis are too well known to need description. Tlicv are all useful and 

 ornamental for general flower-garden purposes, and mar be Introduced into the 

 shrubbery with fine effect, as their tall, spire-like spikes, 'crowned with their large 

 thimble or bell-shaped flowers, will contrast finely with the green foliage of the 

 shrubs. They are all hardy biennials, from three to four feet high. 



470 Digitalis, Good Mixed. A fine assortment of colors 05 



471 Extra Mixed. All the newest kinds. 3 feet 10 



472 Grandiflora. Large-flowered; yellow. 3 feet 10 



473 Purpurea. Common purple variety. 3 feet 05 



474 Alba. Pure white. 3 feet 05 



475 Ferruginea. Brown. 2 feet . . ■ 10 



476 Aurea. Golden. 3 feet 05 



4T Gloxinioides. New, beautiful gloxinia-shaped flowers; spotted. 3 foet . .10 



DIANTHUS. Nat. Ord., CaryopJujUacca:. 

 A magnificent genus, which embraces some )f the most popular flowers in cul- 

 tivation. The Carnation, Picotee, Pink, and Sweet William, nil " household words." 

 belong to this genus. The Chinese varieties may be considered the most beautiful 

 and effective of our hardy annuals; the double and single varieties, with their rich 

 and varied colors, in beds or masses, are remarkably attractive ; while the recently 

 Introduced species, Dianthus Heddewcgii and Dianthus Laciniatus, with their large 

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