12 



[Barr and SugiUn, 187 1. 



MARIGOLD. 



A most effeclive svmmcr and autuviit-Jlowering annual, possessing a fine, compact, branching habit, with elegant 

 leaves 0/ the richest green, and an almost tincgiiallcd adaptedness for diverse styles of gardening. 



s. (1., I s. d. 



388 12 Splendid varieties, including the newest 3 o j 389 6 Splendid varieties, including the newest... 2 o 



PENTSTEMON. 



The whole race of Penistemons are exceedingly decorative, the taller kinds in mixcdfiowcr and shrubbery borders 

 are strikingly effective, while the dioarf English hybrids 'with their large fiowers, rich colours, and fine spikes of 

 bloom, admirably adapt them for filling flo^uer beds, for lines in the borders, and to cut for vases and bouquets, 

 blooming continuously throughout the season. 



390 12 Splendid varieties 3 6 I 392 8 Splendid English hybrid varieties 2 6 



391 6 ,, 2 o| 393 Splendid English mixed u. and 2 6 



PETUNIA. 



The Petunia in the flower garden, is one of the most effective 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 flower 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, hi rustic baskets on the lawn , for 7-ock-work, or elevated situations, where plants 

 are required to droop over, as in the flssures 0/ rock formations, this plant is invaluable. 



394 20 Splendid varieties 5 6 [ 396 10 Splendid varieties, smaller packets 2 o 



395 15 ,, 3 6 1 397 Splendid mixed is. and 2 6 



PHLOX DRUMMONDII. 



The Phlox Drinnmoudii is a deservedly popular plant. The simplicity of its culture, its rich brilliant 

 colours, and profuse blooming habit, make it most valuable for floiuer beds, mixed borders on 7-ock-work, and in 

 rustic baskets. 



398 15 Splendid varieties 4 6 I 400 8 Splendid varieties 2 6 



399 12 ,, 3 6 1 401 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed... i o 



DOUBLE P^ONY POPPY. 



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



402 10 Splendid varieties 2 6 | 403 10 Splendid varieties, smaller packets 1 6 



404 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed i o 



PORTULACA. 



These are remarkable for the dazzling brilliancy of their floiocrs ; the colours range fromwhite to rich rose, the 

 brightest crimson-purple, and golden yello^v. The doubleness of the neiv fl. pi. varieties intensifies the brilliant 

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



405 8 Splendid varieties 2 6 I 407 Splendid mi.xed, sufficient for a large bed ... i o 



406 8 ,, smaller packets i 5 | 408 8 Splendid double varieties 2j. and 3 5 



SALPIGLOSSIS. 



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

 409 10 Splendid varieties 2 o [ 410 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed... i o 



TROP^OLUMS. 



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

 411 12 Splendid varieties, 3J-. 6d. or 5^. 6d. See p. 50. 



COLLECTIONS OF CHOICE 



CARNATION AND PICOTEE SEEDS. 



Saved from the following classes by %^S^a/ " ^'^^ Sakdinian Coreespondent," 

 and distinguished by his Seal, thus j^^^^j) and initials, G. E. S. 



These seeds have been saved from one of the finest collections in Europe, and will 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 ai;id 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 reUance upon the specified colours being reproduced. 



CARNATIONS. SECTION I. 



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



412 Coll. A.— SELFS.— One-coloured.— 12 superb varieties of 10 seeds each, 3/6. 



The flmoers of these possess the delightful perfume of the old and highly-prized Clove. 



413 Coll B.— FLAKES.— Two-coloured.— 12 superb varieties of 10 seeds each, 3/6. 



The flowers are cither white or of some other hue, striped or flaked with a distinct and brilliant colour. 



414 Coll. C.—BIZARRES.— Three-coloured.— 12 superb varieties of 10 seeds each, 3/6. 



Tiie fliru<e?-s are either white or of some light shade, striped with two distinct and brilliant colours. 



415 Coll. D.— FANCY. —Parti-coloured.— 12 superb varieties of 10 seeds each, 3/6. 



The flowers are either shaded, spotted, or mottled, with rich and peculiar hues. 



YELLOW CARNATIONS. SECTION II. 



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



and extensively grown. 



