OF THEIR ILLUSTRATED FLORAL GUIDE. 11 



Pcntstemon, a genus of charming- Plants. 



s. d. s. d. 



367 12 Splendid varieties - - - 3 6 | 368 6 Splendid varieties - - - 2 0 



Petunia. 



The beauty, profusion, and duration of the Petunia flowers, combined with richness and diversity of 

 colour, make it valuable far flower-beds, borders, and in-door decoration. 

 369 10 Splendid varieties - - - - 2 G | 370 10 Splendid varieties, smaller packets - 1 6 



371 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed 10 



Phlox Druinuiondii. 

 The richness and brilliancy of colour, the profuse blooming and fine habit of the P. Drummondii, are 

 qualities which entitle it to a first-class place amongst bedding-out plants. 



372 15 Splendid varieties - - - - 4 6 | 374 9 Splendid varieties - - - - 2 6 



373 12 „ - 3 G | 375 6 „ .... 1 6 



376 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed 10 



]»ouble Pwony Poppy. . 

 Hiqhly ornamental for large flower or shrubbery borders, tcoodland loalks, and wilderness decoration. 

 377 10 Splendid varieties - - - - 2 6 | 378 10 Splendid varieties, smaller packets - 1 G 



379 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed 10 



Portulaca, 



Remarkable for its neat compact habit, beautiful and brilliant coloured flowers, which vary from 

 white to rich rose, and from purple to the brightest crimson and golden yellow. Admirably adapted for 

 mounds, and raised flower-beds in sunny situations, and gravelly soils. 



380 10 Splendid varieties .... 2 6 | 382 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed 1 0 

 38110 „ ,, smaller packets - 1 6 | 383 6 Splendid double varieties • - 2 6 



Salpig'lossis. 



A picturesque genus, with richly coloured, curiously pencilled and marbled Alstroemeria-like blossoms. 

 384 10 Splendid varieties - - - - 2 6 | 385 10 Splendid varieties, smaller packets - 1 6 



386 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed 10 



Tropoeolnms. 



Splendid climbers for conservatory and flower garden ; also valuable bedding-out plants. 

 387 12 Splendid varieties, 3s. 6d. and 5s. 6d. 



COLLECTIONS OF CHOICE 



CARNATIONS AND PICOTEE SEEDS. 



Saved from the following classes by " Our Sardinian Correspondent," 



and distinguished by his Seal, thus (ijffiO and initials, G. E. S. 



These seeds have been saved from one of the finest collections in Europe, and are warranted to yield 

 80 per cent, of Splendid Double Flowers, surpassing in floral beauty, rich and brilliant colours, those 

 saved by any German, French, or Belgian cultivators. 



Carnations and Picotees are Prized for their delicious fragrance and exquisite beauty; as cut 

 flowers, they are indispensable for furnishing flower-baskets and drawing-room bouquets. 



CARNATIONS, SECTION I. 



This Section consists of Four Collections, each forming a distinct feature. 

 388 Collection A..— SEIFS.- Contains 13 superb varieties of 1© seeds each, 3/0. 



I. Selfs — Oxe-coloured.— The flowers possess the delightful perfume of the old and highly 

 prized Clove, with the smooth-edged petals and exquisite symmetry of a florist's flower. 



389 Collection B — SHAKES.— Contains 13 superb varieties of lO seeds each, 3/©. 



II. flakes — Two-coloured. — The flowers are either white or some other hue, which is 

 beautifully striped or flaked with a distinct and brilliant colour. 



390 Collection C.-BIZAltRE§.- Contains 13 superb varieties of lO seeds each, 3/G 



III. ISizarres — Three-coloured. — The flowers are either white or some other light shade, 

 beautifully striped with two distinct and brilliant colours. 



391 Collection 16. -i'AA C 5" —Contains 13 superb varieties of lO seeds each, 3/©. 



I V. fancy. — To the amateur this class will be specially interesting ; the flowers are beautifully 

 formed, and are either shaded, spotted, or mottled with rich and varied colours, thus imparting to the 

 flower an extremely novel and beautiful appearance. 



YELLOW CARNATIONS, SECTION II. 



This Section comprises Three Collections which, on account of the colour of the flowers, are universally 



admired and extensively grown. 



392 Collection E.-riAKE§.-Contains 13 superb varieties of lO seeds each, 4/0. 



I. Yellow Hakes — Two-coloured.— The flowers are either yellow or orange, striped or 

 flaked with a rich and distinct colour, as purple, scarlet, <fcc. 



393 Collection I\— Ul^AKHEv^ AWD ft EJLJFS. -Contains 13 superb varieties of 



lO seeds each, 4/0. 



II. Yellow Sizarres and Selfs — The flowers of the Bizarres are either yellow or orange, 

 striped with two distinct and beautiful colours. 



394 Collection C-rAHCY.-Coniaius 13 superb varieties of lO seeds each, 4;0. 



III. Yellow fancy — Exquisitely variegated with every tint of the rainbow, and unequalled 

 for their extraordinary rich and dazzling colours. 



