CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. II 



PRICK. 



Amaranthus eruentus (Prince's Feather). Flowers similar to 



above, but in erect masses 05 



" melancholicus ruber. Of compact habit; about 18 

 inches in height, with striking, blood-red foliage ; grows 

 readily from seed ; easily transplanted 10 



AMBROSIA. Nat. Ord., Composite. 

 Ambrosiana Mexicana. Valued for its sweet foliage. 2 feet . . .10 



ANA GALLIS. Nat. Ord., Primtilacece. 



A genus of plants very desirable for small beds, edgings, baskets, &c, 

 growing about six inches high. When planted in a bed thickly, they cover 

 the ground with a constant profusion of rich flowers. Half-hardy annuals. 



Anagallis grandiflora, Napoleon III. Rich maroon-color ; new . .ic 



" " Eugenie. Fine, velvety, blue . . . .10 



" " sanguinea. Showy, bright red ; new; fine . .10 



" " super ba. , Red, blue, scarlet, lilac ; mixed . .10 



ff. " Garibaldi. Crimson ; exceedingly beautiful ; 



new> ni'ft llSVT b,. . . . , . .10 

 '* " Memoria dell' Etna. Bright red; fine; 



new . I* 



" " Mixed . • . . . . . . .10 



ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon). Nat. Ord., Scropkular/ace<e. 



The snapdragon, or antirrhinum, is one of our most showy and useful 

 border plants. Among the more recently improved varieties of this valu- 

 able genus are large, finely-shaped flowers, of the most brilliant colors, with 

 beautifully-marked throats ; will bloom the first season from seed, and are 

 very effective in beds or mixed borders. Half-hardy perennials. 



Antirrhinum majus, Tom Thumb. A very handsome dwarf antir- 

 rhinum, or snapdragon, of compact globular 



growth, .with bright, vermilion-colored flowers . .10 



" " album. Pure white. 2 feet 10 



" " brilliant. Crimson and white. 2 feet . . .10 



** . " Delila. Carmine, white throat ; 2 feet . . .10 



** " firefly. Orange, scarlet, and white. 2 feet . .10 



M " Galathea. Crimson, yellow, and white. 2 feet, .10 



'* " papilionaceum. Bright scarlet and white ; 



splendid. 2 feet . . . . . .10 



" Ophir. Golden-yellow 10 



** Extra fine, mixed . . .10 



*' Good, mixed .05 



ANTHEMIS. Nat. Ord., Composite. 

 Exceedingly effective border-plants. Hardy annual. 

 Anthemis purpurea. Yellow outside of petals ; purple ; very showy. 



l£ feet . . . . . 10 



" Arabica. Beautiful orange flowers, with elegantly-cut foli- 

 age. 1 foot 10 



