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New German Emperor Aster, height 1 ft. 
This new Aster is remarkable for its very large perfectly formed flowers, which are of the highest type of the 
Pceony Aster ; the plant is dwarf and of a robust compact growth. 
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433 Splendid violet, sufficient for a large bed . 
434 ,, carmine ., ,, 
435 ,, white ,, , , 
430 8 Splendid varieties 3 6 
431 8 ,, ,, smaller packets 2 o 
432 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed ... 2 6 
“Grace” Aster, height 1£ ft. 
A very early-flowering new variety, with a remarkably graceful bouquet-like habit of growth. 
436 5 Splendid varieties 2 6 | 437 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed ... 
Bettridge's Perfection Quilled German Aster, height 2 ft. 
The beautifully quilled flowers of this Aster are much prized for table bouquets and for exhibition. 
2 6 
438 10 Splendid varieties 2 6 
439 10 ,, smaller packets 1 6 
440 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed... 2 6 
441 Splendid blue, sufficient for a large bed 2 6 
442 ,, srimson ,, ,, 26 
443 ,, white ,, ,, *...... 2 6 
DOUBLE GERMAN WALLFLOWERS. 
The early flowering of the German Wallflower, with its long handsome spikes of deliciously fragrant massive 
double flowers , makes it a most desirable acquisition for spring gardens, and to cut for bouquets. 
444 12 Splendid varieties, embracing the Rocket and Branching sorts 3 6 
445 12 ,, ,, ,, smaller packets 2 6 
446 8 Splendid rocket varieties 2 6 
447 8 ,, ,, smaller packets 1 6 
448 Rocket mixed, sufficient for a large bed 2 6 
449 4 Splendid branching varieties 2 6 
450 4 ,, ,, ,, smaller packets 1 6 
451 Branching mixed, sufficient for a large bed... 2 6 
EVERLASTING FLOWERS FOR CHURCH DECORATION. 
These are all fine showy border plants, the dried flowers being muck prized for winter bouquets, and very greatly 
in demand for forming devices in church decoration ; they are also esteemed for pot culture . 
452 15 Splendid varieties of Everlasting flowers, 3^. 6 d. ; 10 ditto, 2 s. 6 d. ; 6 ditto, is. 6 d. 
453 Splendid mixed Iielichrysum compositum maximum large packets, is. & 2 6 
454 lt ,, ,, ,, ,, nanum ,, is. & 2 6 
455 M ,, Rhodanthe, the most beautiful of Everlastings for bouquets ,, is. & 2 6 
458 ,, ,, Waitzia, a most beautiful Everlasting for bouquets ,, is. & 2 6 
457 ,, ,, Xeranthemum, a fine Everlasting for bouquets ,, if. & 2 6 
ZINNIA ELEGANS. 
These splendid autumn-flowering plants are highly ornamental, combining richness and diversity of colour 
with duration and profusion of bloom. The Double Zinnia & remarkable for the beauty and symmetry of its 
very large flowers, to ensure full development of which the plants should be grown in favourable situations, and 
good soil. For conservatory decoration, filling large beds, and planting in mixed borders, they are equally 
valuable. The Pumila or dwarf varieties, will be greatly esteemed for flower beds, and as pot plants, etc., 
seep. 47. 
458 10 Splendid double varieties 3 6 
459 10 , , , , , , smaller packets 2 o 
460 Mixed double, sufficient for a large bed ... 2 6 
461 3 Splendid double dwarf varieties 1 6 
462 6 Splendid single varieties 2 6 
463 6 ,, ,, ,, smaller packets 1 6 
464 Mixed single, sufficient for a large bed 1 o 
465 Splendid double dwarf, mixed varieties ... 2 6 
ANTIRRHINUM MAJUS OR SNAPDRAGON. 
These are amongst the showiest of summer and autumn blooming plants, many richly spotted and striped. The 
compact, dwarf, bushy, profuse- flowering habit of the Tom Thumb varieties makes them valuable bedding plants. 
466 12 newest and best varieties 2 6 
467 12 ,, ,, 1, smaller packets 1 6 
468 10 ,, ,, nanum varieties 1 6 
469 9 newest and best Tom Thumb varieties ... 1 
470 Newest Tom Thumb varieties, mixed 1 
471 Splendid English and Scotch varieties 1 
BALSAMS. 
Magnificent, whether for conservatory or out-door decoration , producing, in gorgeous masses, flowers of the most 
brilliant and beautiful colours, spotted and blotched in the most striking manner. 
Camellia large-flowered Improved English Double Balsams, very cbolce. 
It is with the utmost confidence we recommend these English Balsams. They have been all proven in our Experi- 
mental Grounds, and are of the highest type as regards the quality of the flowers, and the habit of the plant. 
475 Smith's Camellia-flowered, 
476 Lee's 
477 Osborn's 
in 9 vars 2 
in 9 vars 2 
in 9 vars 2 
472 Barr's " Criterion," in 12 vars 3 6 
473 ,, „ smaller packets 2 o 
474 ,, ,, Mixed 2 s. 6 d. Si 3 6 
Rose large-flowered Improved German Double Balsams, very cbolce. 
478 12 Splendid varieties 2 6 | 479 12 Splendid varieties, smaller packets 1 
Rose large-flowered Camellia German Double Balsams. 
480 9 Splendid varieties T 2 6| 481 9 Splendid varieties, smaller packets 1 
Dwarf Camellia-flowered German Double Balsams. 
482 6 Splendid varieties 2 6 | 483 6 Splendid varieties, smaller packets 1 
Dwarf or Miniature German Double Balsams. 
484 8 Splendid varieties 2 6 | 485 8 Splendid varieties, smaller packets 1 
COCKSCOMBS. 
Curiously shaped highly ornamental flowers, equally attractive in the conservatory and sitting-room. 
486 6'Splendid Dwarf varieties 2 6 I 488 6 Splendid Giant varieties 2 
487 6 ,, ,, smaller packets 1 6 | 489 6 ,, ,, smaller packets ... 1 
IPOMfEA (THE MORNING GLORY). See also page 49. . 
This climber is unrivalled for the adornment of the conservatory, stove, and flower-garden , it is of rapid 
growth , with rich dazzling colours , and large handsome flowers. 
490 12 Splendid half-hardy varieties 3 6 I 492 10 Splendid greenhouse and stove varieties 3 
491 6 ,, ,, 2 o I 493 6 ,, „ «» 2 
