SPECIALITIES. 
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186 VERBENA, NEW CARNATION STRIPED.— This section is generally known as 
“ Italian Verbenas,” from the striped kinds having fir.st originated in Italy. From their first 
introduction Mr. W. Buli. has given particular attention to this class, and by constant selection 
i.s able to offer seed from greatly improved varieties, that may be expected to produce flowers 
variously striped, blotched, and .spotted. I 5 . per packet. 
187 VIOLA CORNUTA, MAUVE.— A fine variety for bedding. 6d. per packet. 
188 VIOLA LUTE A.— One of the most useful of all the yellow-flowering gi’oup of bedding 
Violets, having a vigorous compact growth, with perennial habit and rich green foliage, in 
pleasing contrast to a profusion of large yellow flowers, which are produced without inter- 
mission from early spring until autumn. 6d. per packet. 
189 VIOLA ODORATA, THE CZAR.— A fine free-flowering variety, of robust habit, flowers 
very large ; one of the best in cultivation. Is, per packet. 
190 VIOLA TRICOLOR MAXIMA, EMPEROR WILLIAM.— A large-flowering variety, 
having flowers of splendid ultramarine blue, with well defined eye of imrple violet borne well 
above the foliage. Is. 6d. per packet. 
191 VISCARIA ELEGANS PICTA.— A beautiful hardy annual, with bright scarlet flowers 
margined with pure white. 6d. per packet. 
192 VISCARIA OCULATA CCERULEA.— The flowers are very large, of the most lovely blue 
colour with a dark eye. It is exceedingly hardy ; one of the greatest recommendations of this 
fine novelty being that it flowers so very freely, perpetual succession of blooms being kept up 
during the whole season. 6d. per packet. 
193 WALLFLOWER, “HARBINGER,” An Autumn and Winter Flowering Variety. 
Xiiis extremely early flowering variety will be found one of the greatest acquisitions yet intro- 
duced. Seeds sown in March have produeed flowers as early as October. It blooms through the 
winter months (unless very cold), and thereby ensures cut blooms of this sweet-scented flower, 
when no other out-door, and but few greenhouse flowers can be had. The flowers are a rich 
red. 6d. per packet. 
194 WALLFLOWER, BELVOIR CASTLE, dwarf yellow.— Dwarf compact habit, itmain- 
tains a dense bright green appearance during the winter, followed by an abundant display of 
bright yellow blossoms during the spring ; the flowers are large and well-shaped ; its early 
blooming habit makes it desirable for both beds and borders, 6d. per packet. 
WALLFLOWER, DOUBLE GERMAN.— In collections. Fide page 22. 
195 WALLFLOWER, NEW GOLDEN TOM THUMB.— A first-class novelty ; habit com- 
pact, flowers large, petals of good substance, a fine golden orange colour ; calyx delicate green 
instead of dark brown, as in other Wallflowers. Height 15 inches. Is. per packet. 
196 ZINNIA DARWINII, mixed.— A new type of double Zinnia, of dwarf compact-growing 
habit and extremely free flowering ; the flower heads being conical, about li inches across, and 
IJ inches deep, very full double, rvith a high centre ; the colours including white, sulphur, 
yellow orange, and two or three shades between purple and crimson. Is. per packet. 
197 ZINNIA ELEGANS ALBA FL. PL.— A beautiful variety, producing magnificent double 
white flowers all through the season. Is. per packet. 
198 ZINNIA ELEGANS PUMILA FL. PL.— The value of this norv variety over the other- 
double Zinnias consists in its dwarf and compact habit, which renders it a great acquisition for 
riband borders, &c. Its flowers are perfectly double, and include many brilliant colours. 
Height 12 to 15 inches. Is. per packet. 
199 ZINNIA ELEGANS TAGETIFLORA FL. PL.— A beautiful and distinet novelty, 
including all the brilliant shades of colour of the double Zinnia, but differing from it in the shape 
of the flowers, which resemble those of the quilled Aster, the petals at the ba.se being flat, as 
in the Hollyhock, which imparts a pretty effect to the flowers. 6ff. ])er packet. 
200 ZINNIA HAAGEANA FL. PLENO — A very beautiful novelty. In habit it is similar 
to the single form known under the name of Z. Haageana, but its brilliant orange flowers are 
full double and as regularly built as those of Z. eUgaus, fl. pi., but somewhat smaller. 
Is. 6d. per packet. 
ZINNIA, DOUBLE FLOWERING — Lepage 22. 
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