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COLLECTED DAFFODILS, PERENNIAL SUNFLOWERS AND IRIS. 
Quantity. Collected Daffodils— continued. 
Ajax Y ell 0 w ( /' r either io ) , this species was found in meadow land which is frequently 
flooded, and where the grass is always green {Spain) 
»• Yellow (< Cambie ), this species had a fine bold flower, and ’was collected off ploughed 
Jand, the habitat being rapidly destroyed (Spain) 
(J'edra), this species was found in a vineyard, but out of flower (Spain) 
•• Yellow (Bastetnil), this species is from a chestnut grove which is being broken up, 
and the habitat will soon be destroyed by the plough, out of flower, but from a dried 
specimen seen, this may prove very distinct (Spain) 
” ( Cabane), this is Nobilis or Variiformis, but expected to be a superior type, perianth 
white, trumpet yellow (French Pyrenees ) 
Abscissus ( Muticus), very variable in size and height, fei iant/i primrose , trumpet \ eliow 
” a species of Pseudo-Narcissus, with while perianth and primrose trumpet , 
possibly a connecting link between the type Pseudo-Narcissus and N. Pallidus pivscox 
” Cyclamineus, collected in Spain, in wet grass meadows, at a high elevation, this will 
be a grand species for edgings, rockwork, and perhaps as a sub-aciuatic... 
.. Cyclamineus, collected in Portugd . " ' ” 
?3 b f dus P 18ecox - yariable in size, and from straw-colour to creamy-white (/''reach Pyrenees) 
Minimus, a charming dwarf species for edging, rockwork, etc. (Spain) 
LUbitanlcus, perianth white, yellow trumpet (Portugal) 
Oporto Yellow, peianth and trumpet yellow ( Portugal 1 
Asturlcus, white, tinged sulphur (Spain) 
SUNDRY DAFFODILS.— Collected 1S8S. 
Trlandrus albU3 (Angel/ Tears), an exceedingly elegant species for edgings and rockwork 
(Spain) 
Corbularla cltrlna, a beautiful iarge-fiowering species, elegant as an edging and on rock- 
work (Spam) ° 
monophylla, an elegant pure white flower (Algeria) . 
o ro n ♦ ertm 11 .l.i.t . 1 . ° 
p. 100 p. doz. 
s. 
d. s 
d. 
21 
0...3 
6 
33 
0 -4 
6 
30 
0...4 
6 
30 
0...4 
6 
30 
0.. 4 
6 
7 
6.. 1 
6 
7 
6... 1 
6 
55 
0 ..6 
6 
63 
0 ..7 
6 
7 
6... 1 
6 
10 
6. ..2 
0 
42 
0...5 
6 
21 
0...3 
6 
21 
0...3 
6 
IO 
6.. .2 
0 
5 
6 . 1 
0 
7 
6... 1 
6 
12 
6 . 2 
6 
7 
6. ..1 
6 
J ^Pnn^APp^nees) &ant SmaU yellow ' va ' c ' aUs s P ecies ' charming' for' edgings and rockwork 
COLLECTIONS OF THE FOREGOING COLLECTED DAFFODILS 
ioo Bulbs each of the collected Daffodils enumerated 
So .. 7 IO 
3° 
20 
IO 
s 
3 
9 5 
S S 
3 15 
2 a 
i 5 
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HANDSOME HARDY PERENNIAL SUNFLOWERS AND THEIR ALLIES. 
It would be impossible to describe the grand effect of these Autumn-flowering Sunflowers when planted 
in groups in shiubberies, or massed in flower borders, or used to fill large beds in grasHr to "aturalfze Where 
cut flowers are wanted for church decoration or table bouquets, the quantity is unlimited niuuralue ' wne,e 
with 
each— s. 
dark red-purple disc, flowers small, 
Helianthus atro-rubens, deep orange-yellow rays 
very distinct, 4 ft [ 
5”2“ U! ' lowers numerous, and arranged o'n'a long leafy'racem e ;' "rare,' Tift."'.:: 
decapetalus, small canary- coloured flowrrs, in great abundance, 6 ft., p. doz. 7s. 6d .. 
• 1 * r01 ? ,^ a ^y> small yellow flowers, in bunches, 6 ft per doz., qs 6d 
arge l l r ' g a t I’ e fl°w flowers, produced in great abundance, 9 ft., p. doz. 5/6 
lsetlflorus, large, handsome, rich yellow flowers, 4 ft p e r doz is 6d 
multlflorus mainr l.r,r» n ’ 7- _ , ” per qoz. 4 s. o a. 
7s. 6d. 
7s. 6d, 
4s. 6d. 
5s. fd. 
5 ‘. 6d. 
7s. Cd. 
55. 6d. 
multlflorus major, large, golden-yellow flowers, line shape, 5 ft. 
,, maximus, large, bright yellow flowers, fine form, 6 ft 
,, plenus, beautiful double flowers, very numerous 
pubescens, fine canary-yellow, flowers in summer 
nl . _ rlgldus (Harpalinm), very large, rich yellow flowers, fine habit '4 ft'" 
Helemum Bolauderl, large showy yellow flowers, 2 ft d ’ 
Coreopsis lanceolata, bright yellow flowers, in g’r, at abundance] '3 ft. ...... 
Rudbeckla Newmanl, rich orange-yellow flowers, with dark disc,’ very handsome rift 
PUrPUfea, beautiful deep purple flowers, with dark centre, 2 ft. ... “ T 
SilpMum perfoliatum, large foliage and bright yellow flowers, height 5 to 7 ft... ...per doz., 5L 6d! 
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THE FLAG IRIS. 
Plants supplied from September to March. 
hanlv nbint - S hi' » l’,? f ! hC , 5 ard ;; n : ils bl ? ssoms are 'he richest and most varied in colour of 
As a y cn flower Ihft r 1 e * T. Y P la "<ed >n flower and shrubbery borders, and naturalized in wild gardens. 
As a cut flower the Iris is invaluable, competing in richness and variety of colour with the choicest and the most 
beautiful Orchids. A judicious selection of Iris should include, not only the ilch coloursandthe^sthetic com- 
binauonsof colours, but such varieties as will ensure a succession, and this is achieved at a trifling ouilay. 
.™rJInn a n'^ haS o W,d , e , , ; a . ng .l 0f habi . tat ' b « in S found more or less in almost every country, and at almost 
every altitude, front the dell to the mountain top, with considerable variations of colour and form, and with mu -It 
Acorns' ! y o °/ ‘hT BHtkh n m a n «hef 1 m Th m, °\ a *I Ire A cr “‘nta of the North American uplands, to the tall Pseudo- 
noraTdisnlav^ tiH ,hi h 17 a vanet ' es commence blooming with our Spring flowers, and continue a 
floral display till the end of July. Some of the dwarf species make admirable edgings, and others are very 
