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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALITIES. 
ptndula; the flowers are of the same size and colour as the type, but the plant is so dwarf and compact 
that it forms dense cusliions two or three inches in height, and from nine to twelve inches in diameter, 
and during the season is perfectly solid Avith bloom ; unquestionably a most valuable acquisition foi 
spring gardening, as it produces itself true from seed, and may be used for small beds and margina 
lines with the host possible effect. ’’ Is. and 2s. per packet . 
20 SILENE PENDULA COMPACTA AEBA, in habit same as above, flowers white. Is. per 
packet. 
21 ACHIMENES, mixed.— Tuberous rooted greenhouse iilants of great beauty. The seed offered 
has been saved from a choice collection. 2s. 6d. per packet. 
22 AOERATUm mPEBIAIi DWARF. — This is an exceedingly popular bedding plant, being 
of a cheerful azure blue colour, and throwing a dense mass of blossoms throughout the summer, 
averaging 6 inches in height, and being free and vigorous in growth. Is. per packet. 
23 ALONSOA LINIFOLIA (new).— The plants growing from 1 to feet in height, are fur- 
nislxed with flax-like leaves ; the centre and surrounding branches are so disposed as to form a 
symmetrical and graceful specimen ; the plant when in flower is covered from almost the base 
to the summit with glowing light scarlet blossoms, agreeably contrasting \vith an exceedingly 
pretty dark green foliage. It is of easy growth, and alike adaptable for pot or open ground 
culture. Is. per packet. 
24 ALONSOA MYRTIFOLIA (new).— A plant of vigorous growth and very floriferous, height 
from 2 to 2J ft. ; the individual flowers are larger by far than in any other species of this 
genus, and of a more intense scarlet than those of Alonsoa Unifolia ; adapted for pot culture 
or for beds in the open ground. Is. per packet. 
25 ALOYSIA CITRIODORA.— The well-known lomon-scented Verbena. Is. per packet. 
26 AMARANTHXJS BICOLOR OLBIENSIS.— This attractive novelty differs from A. hkolor 
in having had more slender stalks, which are very elegantly furnished with foliage of a dark 
purple colour, except at the tips, which are of a bright rosy red colour ; it is of close compact 
habit and veiy effective. Is. per packet. 
27 AMARANTHITS HENDERI (hybrid).— One of the finest Amaranths in cultivation, usefu 
for both bedding out and greenhouse purposes. The plants, if grown for specimens, will 
attain a height of from 3 to 5 feet, being from 1 to feet through, elegantly pyramidal in 
form, the stem and branches of a rich port wine colour, the young leaves are ruby or coral red, 
the older le.aves partly ruby red or claret. A splendid plant for the sub-tropical garden. 
2s. 6d. per packet. 
28 AMARANTHUS SALICIFOLIDS.— The plant is of pyramidal form, attaining a height of 
from 2J to 3 feet, branching close to the ground. The leaves which are beautifully undulated, 
vary in the earlier stages of growth from a green to a bronzy green shade, and are from 5 to 
7 inches in length, by about a quarter of an inch in width. As the plants get stronger, the 
leaves at the ends of all the principal branches assume a bright orange red colour, and become 
more elongated, generally being from 10 to 15 inches in length, forming magnificent bright 
coloured plumes, and giving the plant a most elegant and picturesque appearance. 6d. per packet. 
29 AMARANTHUS SPECIOSUS'f AUREUS. — Golden yellow variety of Prince’s Feather. 
6d. per packet. 
30 AMARANTHUS TRICOLOR OIOANTEUS. — A remarkably robust growing variety, 
attaining the height of about 4 feet, with rich dark purple foliage attractively marked with red 
and yellow. The effect of this splendid plant is grand, and it is exceedingly useful for sub- 
tropical gardening. 6d. per packet. 
31 ANdELONIA GRANDIFLORA— A most lovely half-hardy perennial, blooming the same 
season as sown. It forms an elegant bush about Ij foot high, densely branched and terminated 
by long spikes of extremely handsome tubular two-lipped flowers of a bright violet colour, 
spotted with white inside. The whole plant emits a sweet musk-like perfume. Is. 6a!. per 
packet. 
32 ANTiaONON AMABILE— This charming plant is one of the prettiest of Stove Climbers, 
rivalling the Bougainvilleas in the colour of its blossoms ; these are produced most profusely, 
and are of a lovely bright rose colour. This plant cannot be over-estimated, the bright colours 
of its flowers rendering it exceedingly useful and effective. 2s. 6d. per packet. 
33 ANTIRRHINUM, extra choice mixed. — Saved from the finest and most beautifully flaked, 
mottled, and striped varieties, in cultivation. 6d. per packet. 
