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RHODODENDRON. Nat. Okd., Ericacece. 

 A well-known and magnificent genus of free-flowering evergreen shrubs; should 

 occupy a place in every garden; thrives best in peaty soil. Hardy shrubs. 

 595 Rhododendron. Finest raised varieties, from choice named flowers 

 ROSE CAMPION. Nat. Oi:d., Carycphytttuxae. 

 The Rose Campions arc perfectly hardy, and verv easily raised from seed, and 

 will well repay the little care they require. The (lowers" are produced ou long 

 steins, blooming freely throughout the season. Hardy perennial. 



59G Rose Campion, Mixed 



ROSE. Nat. Okd., Rostcea. 



597 Rose-Seed. From a largo collection of hybrid Perpetual, Tea, Bourbons, &c. . 



ROCKET (Hesperis). Nat. Ori>., Cruci/erce. 

 A well-known free-flowering spring plant, very fragrant; growing in any soil. 

 Hardy perennial. From Europe. 



598 Rocket, Sweet, Mixed 



SEDUM (STONE-CRor). Nat. Ord., Crassulacece. 

 A useful and interesting genus of pretty little plant', growing freely on rock or 

 rustic work, also on ornamental mounds, old walls, &c, where, during summer, 

 they expand their brilliant star-shaped flowers in profusion. Hardy perennial. 



599 Sedum, Mixed. Choicest varieties 



SILENE. Nat. Ord., CarycphjUacae. 

 Among the tribe of Silenes will be found some of the brightest ornaments of the 

 flower-garden, either in respect to brilliancy of color, or length of duration in 

 bloom; fine for beds, borders, or ribbons. 



600 Silene Schafta. Rosy-lilac; from Russia. Hardy perennial .... 

 G01 Saxifraga. Pink. Hardy perennial. J foot 



STOCKS (German, French, and English). Nat. Ord., Crucifera. 

 The Intermediate or autumn-flowering varieties, if sown early in spring, will 

 bloom the same autumn. For winter flowering, they should be sown in June. 

 They are also valuable for early spring blooming, for which purpose they should be 

 sown the last of July or in August, and kept from hard frost during winter. Plants 

 treated in this way, and planted out in beds in May, make a rich display. 



The Emperor, or perpetual-flowering. This magnificent class of Stocks may bo 

 treated in the same manner as the Intermediate. They frequently last several 

 years if protected from frost; hence its name, — Perpe'ual. 



The Brompton and Giant Gipe are generally called Winter Stocks on account of 

 their not flowerin* the fir«t year. The former is robust and branching. The lat- 

 ter possesses '.he characteristics so much esteemed ; viz., immense pyramidal spikes. 

 C02 Stock, Intermediate, or Autumn-flowering. (Twelve distinct colors mixed.) 



G03 Perpetual, or Emperor. Finest mixed 



G01 New Largc-'lowcrin™. Finest mixed; superb .... 



605 Ilybri J Giant Cape, or Cocardeau Stocks. Finest mixed. 



093 Brompton, or Winter. Finest raised 



G07 New Large and Early-flowering. The habit of which is 



extremely robust; foliace of a most striking green, by wdiich the lively 



colors produce the greatest effect; mixed 



(For splendid assortments of Stocks, see Collections.) 



SWEET WILLIAM. Nat. Ord., Caryphjllacect. 

 A useful and well-known tribe of plant', perfectly hardy, and easily raised from 

 seed; a bed of fine varieties presenting a rich sight. It sports into endless varieties, 

 which we can confidently recommend as superior to any thing ever before offered 

 in this country. Hardy perennials. 



60S Sweet William. Fine Mixed 



G09 Doub!e-f!owcri::~. Mixed. Splendid collection of double flowers . 



G10 — Auricula-flowereJ. One of the most desirable, differing from other 



varieties only in the markings of the flowers, which resemble the Auricula 



Gil Hunt's Perfection. Saved from Hracg's finest strain in cultivation; 



has ta'-^n the first prize at all the London exhibitions the past season; truly gor- 



\ geous in size, color, and variety 



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