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each — *. d. 
Double White and Double Purple Rocket, a most beautiful herbaceous plant, similar to a fine double 
stock, very fragrant, and produced on large branching spikes, quite hardy per doz., io.t. 6 d. i o 
Erigeron speclosus superbus, a vigorous compact-growing species, with erect freely-branched stems, 
which attain the height of feet, and bear in profusion during June and July, large bright shining 
purple-lilac Aster-like flowers, with conspicuous orange centres ; an effective plant for lines or mixed 
borders : per doz., io s. 6d. i o 
Gaillardia hybrlda splendtda, a vigorous growing variety, height 2 ft., producing in profusion for many 
months in succession noble Aster-like flowers, averaging 3 in. in diameter, with bold purplish brown 
centres, surrounded by a broad belt of bright red, slightly tinted purple, outer margins bright-golden- 
yellow, desirable border plant, quite hardy 1 6 
Gentlana acaulls, a neat, compact, dwarf-growing plant, producing in great profusion for many months 
in succession, large dark blue flowers, very desirable for edgings, and clumps in mixed borders, 
quite hardy per doz., 6s., 9r., & 12s . ; each, 9 d. and 1 o 
Geranium armenum a vigorous compact-growing, very beautiful species, with handsome laciniated 
palmate leaves, and strong freely-branched flower stems, averaging 18 in. high, which yield in great 
profusion, during July and August, large rich deep purplish rose-coloured flowers, with conspicuous 
black centres ; very desirable border plants per doz., ioj. 6 d. 1 o 
Harpaltum rlgldum, bright orange-yellow, with large conspicuous brown and orange centre, flowers 
4 to 5 in. in diameter, freely produced from early in July to October, height 4 to 5 ft., a very 
effective plant in beds or borders per doz., 7s. 6 d. o 9 
Helianthus orgyalls, a very vigorous, growing, effective plant, with stout stems, amply clothed, with 
long, narrow, elegantly recurved lance-shaped leaves, flowers golden-yellow ; very effective as single 
specimens on lawns, in shrubberies, or mixed borders per doz., io*. 6 d. 1 o 
Hydrangea paniculata grandtflora, a very free-growing, hardy species, producing in great profusion 
large pyramidal panicles of large white flowers, 1 ft. in length and 2 in circumference; a most 
valuable plant for conservatory decoration per doz., 15*. and 25T. ; is. 6d. & 2 6 
Lathyrus latlfolius albus, an elegant variety of Everlasting Pea, which, during July and August, pro- 
duces in profusion long dense spikes of pure white flowers, which are useful for bouquets ; a very 
effective climber, and desirable as single specimens in shrubberies or mixed borders 1 6 
Lathyrus latlfollus splendena, a beautiful variety of Everlasting Pea, which, during July and August, 
produces in profusion long dense spikes of rosy crimson flowers, tinted purple, which are useful for 
bouquets ; an effective climber, and desirable as single specimens in shrubberies, etc 2 6 
Lychnis Vlscaria rubra flore-pleno, a most beautiful herbaceous plant, with brilliant rosy scarlet flowers, 
similar in appearance to those of a Double Stock ; in flower during June and July, habit neat and 
compact ; very effective as a pot plant, and in lines, masses, beds, and borders per doz., 10 r. 6 d. 1 o 
Malus floribuudus, a very distinct, beautiful, neat-growing tree ; early in May its slender branches are 
profusely covered with large cherry-like blossoms, whicn are crimson outside and white within ; the 
buds, which are bright crimson, resemble bunches of small cherries; it should have a place in every 
garden Dwarfs, is. 6 d. & 2 s. 6 d. ; Standards, 31. 6 d. & 5 6 
Muscari Szovitslanus, a very distinct and beautiful species of Grape Hyacinth, with ample foliage, and 
large densely clothed racemes of rich purplish blue flowers, borne on strong stems which vary from 
6 to 12 on strong bulbs, and continue in perfection several weeks during March and April ; the most 
distinct and beautiful of the family per doz. lor. 6 d. 1 o 
(Enothera Youngii, a very effective species, with stout, reddish, freely-branched flower stems, which 
attain the height of 2 t0 2|ft., and during June and July bear in profusion large golden-yellow 
flowers ; very effective in lines, clumps, or mixed borders per doz., 7*. 6 d. o 9 
Orchis follosa, a very beautiful species, with broad, dark, shining green leaves ; the plants attain a height 
of 2 ft., and bear compact flower spikes averaging 9 in, in length, densely studded with beautiful 
lilac- purple flowers, spotted crimson; in May and June a very desirable plant for open-air or con- 
servatory decoration 2 s. 6 d. & 3 6 
Potentilla hybrlda Le Vesuve, a beautiful variety, large semi-double flowers, bright orange-scarlet, 
changing to crimson, and margined with golden -yellow, flowering profusely from early in June until 
late in August, height 2 ft., habit neat and compact ; very effective in lines, masses, beds, or mixed 
borders per doz., 10s. 6d. 1 o 
Rubus fruticosus flore roseo-pleno, a very beautiful variety of Blackberry, which produces in great 
profusion for many weeks during Summer and Autumn, elegant sprays of very double neatly-formed 
rosy pink flowers, which are very effective as cut flowers ; it is well adapted for cultivating as a bush or 
pillar plant, training as a climber against fences or walls, and it maybe allowed to scramble over 
rustic work, and in the wild garden per doz., 15J. 1 6 
Rudbaokia Neumann!, rich orange-yellow, with conspicuous velvety maroon centre, flowers 3 to 4 in. in 
diameter, in dense masses, and great profusion, from early in August to late in October, height 2^ ft., 
a very effective pot plant, and in lines or masses in beds or mixed borders, quite hardy per doz.., ys. 6 d. o 9 
Rudbecbia purpurea, a distinct species, which attains the height of 3 ft., and produces in profusion 
during the autumn months, large deep reddish purple flowers with large dark centres ; very desirable 
for flower borders and shrubberies, quite hardy per doz., io.r. 6 d. 1 o 
Senecio pulcber, a very distinct species, attaining an average height of 2 ft., leaves oblong lanceolate, 
averaging 4 to 10 in. long, dark glaucous-green, very stout and leathery, flowers 2 to 3 in. in diameter, 
brilliant reddish purple with large golden-yellow discs, borne profusely on branched corymbs, during 
the autumn months ; a valuable hardy plant, and one of the most beautiful herbaceous plants in 
cultivation per doz., 15*. & 25 s. ; each, is. 6 d. & 2 6 
Spiraea palmata, a very distinct beautiful plant, with palmate leaves, and bright red flower stems, which 
attain a height of 2 ft., and are surmounted by numerous corymbs of handsome deep crimson 
flowers ; a valuable hardy plant per doz., 12 s. 1 6 
Spiraea venusta, a beautiful species, producing freely large corymbs of delicate pink flowers which 
continue long in perfection, a very effective plant if., is. 6 d., & 2 6 
Thalictrum adiantlforme, a beautiful plant, resembling a neat Maiden-hair Fern ; the foliage is very 
useful for mixing with cut flowers, in vases, etc., a valuable and elegant hardy plant... per doz., ior. 6d. 1 o 
Thalictrum minus, a distinct, neat-growing, pretty, hardy perennial, the leaves resemble the well- 
known Maiden-hair Fern, and are very useful to mix with cut flowers per doz., ys. 6d. o 9 
Tritoma ( Kniphojia ) caulescens, a very distinct, noble species, with broad arching leaves, on stout 
branched stems, 3 to 4 ft. high, flowers bright red and yellow, produced in great profusion on stout 
stems 4 to 5 ft. high ; the plant, which is stately, has a more ornamental appearance than many of 
the well-known Dracaenas and Yuccas 3*. 6 d. & 5 6 
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