10 



[Barr and Si/gdeii, 



New Dwarf Stock-flowered Rocket Larkspur. 



s. d. B. (I. 



394 10 Splendid varieties 2 6 | 395 io Splendid varieties, smaller packets i 6 



396 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed i o 



Dwarf Candelabra-formed Larkspur. 



■ A new and very decorative variety, a most valuable acquisition for beds, ribbons, etc. 

 397 6 Splendid varieties 2 6 | 398 Splendid mixed is. and 2 6 



New Tall Stock-flowered Larkspur. 



399 6 Splendid varieties 2 6 [ 400 6 Splendid varieties, smaller packets 1 6 



401 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed 1 o 



HOLLYHOCK. 



The distinctive character and massive beauty of the Hollyhock render it unrivalled as a picturesque relief to 

 the dark back-ground of evergree?i shrubs. For distant effect in large groups it is matchless ; it also forms a showy 

 and effective outline in flower gardens and borders, and an admirable boundary line for exte?isivc ave7iues in park 

 scenery. The seed offered has been saved from exhibition flowers, and cannot fail to produce first-class varieties. 



402 24 of the most beautiful named varieties ... 5 6 j 404 12 of the most beautiful named varieties ... 2 6 



403 18 ,, ,, ,, ...36I 405 Splendid mixed is. and 2 6 



MARIGOLD. 



A most effective summer and autumn-flowering annual, possessing a fi?ie, compact, branching habit, with elegant 



leaves of the richest green, and an almost unequalled adaptedness for diverse styles of gardening. 

 405 12 Splendid varieties, including the newest 3 o | 407 6 Splendid varieties, including the newest... 2 o 



PENTSTEM0N". 



The whole race of Pcntstemons is exceedingly decorative, the taller kinds in mixed flower and shrubbery borders 

 are strikingly effective, while the dwarf English hybrids with their large flowers, rich colours, and fine spikes of 

 bloom, are admirably adapted for filling flower beds, for lines in the borders, and to cut for vases and bouquets, 

 blooming continuously throughout the season. 



408 12 Splendid varieties 3 6 I 410 8 Splendid English hybrid varieties 2 6 



409 6 ,, 2 o I 411 Splendid English mixed is, and 2 6 



PETUNIA. 



The Petunia in the flower garden, is one of the most effective of plants, blooming profusely till far on in the 

 autumn. When planted in large beds it should be trained over a frame-work of boughs ; and in the fiower borders, 

 against twiggy faggots. But perhaps the plant is most telling in effect when trained against a rustic fence, on 

 espaliers, or against a wall. In rustic baskets on the lawn , for rock-work, or elevated situations, where plants 

 are required to droop over, as in the fissures of rock formations, this plant is invaluable. 



412 20 Splendid varieties 5 6 J 414 10 Splendid varieties, smaller packets 2 o 



413 15 ,, 3 6 J 415 Splendid mixed is. and 2 6 



PHLOX DRUMM0NDII. 



This is a deservedly popular plant. The simplicity of its culture, its rich brilliant colours, and profuse 

 blooming habit, make it most valuable for fiower beds, mixed borders, on rock-work, and in rustic baskets. 



416 15 Splendid varieties 4 6 I 418 8 Splendid varieties 2 6 



417 12 ,, 3 6 [ 419 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed... 1 o 



DOUBLE P.E0NY POPPY. 



Highly ornamental for large fiower or shrubbery borders, woodland walks, and wilderness decoration. 



420 10 Splendid varieties 2 6 | 421 10 Splendid varieties, smaller packets 1 6 



422 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed 1 o 



P0RTULACA. 



These are remarkable for the dazzling brilliancy of their flowers ; the colours range from white to rich rose, the 

 brightest crimson-purple, and golden yellow. The doubleness of the new fl. pi. varieties intensifies the brilliant 

 effect. On mounds, raised flower beds, sunny situations, and on gravelly soils, few plants are ?nore striking. 



426 6 Splendid new double varieties 3 6 



427 6 , , , , „ smaller packets 2 o 



428 Splendid mixed, double varieties 2 6 



423 8 Splendid varieties 2 6 



424 8 ,, smaller packets 1 6 



425 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed... 1 o 



SALPIGL0SSIS. 



A picturesque genus, with richly coloured, curiously pencilled and marbled Alstro2meria-like blossoms 

 429 10 Splendid varieties 2 o j 430 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed... 



TROPiEOLUMS, 



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

 431 12 Splendid Lobbianum varieties, 31. 6d. or 55. 6d. See p. 50. 



COLLECTIONS OF CHOICE 



CARNATION AND PICOTEE SEEDS. 



Saved from the following classes by jj flaS^f " Our Sardinian Correspondent," 

 and distinguished by his Seal, thus and initialled, G. E. S. 



These seeds have been saved from one of the finest collections in Etirope, and yield about 80 per cent, of 

 splendid double flowers, surpassing in floral beauty, rich and brilliant colours, those sold by 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, and for this pur- 

 pose a reserve piece of ground should be devoted to their cultivation, and as plants from seed bloom 

 more profusely than from cuttings, we recommend the following collections saved from the classes 

 noted, but there is no reliance upon the specified colours being reproduced. 



