NOVELTIES AND SPECIALITIES. 
9 
7 CLAMEN PERSICUM.— This Ims been saved from one of the fine.st prize colleetions 
extant, and is of a very different description from the Cyclamen seed ordinarily sold. It may he 
e.xpected to produce the largest feathered and all the heat varieties peculiar to this family ; the 
colours of the flowers embracing pink, carmine, blush, rose, and purple, together with the 
mottled and striped flowers so rarely met wiUi. Is. 6rf. and 2s. 6d. per packet. 
Sow thinly in a compost of two parts turfy yellow loam, one of peat and leaf mould mixed together, 
and one part of thoroughly decayed eow-dmuj, sifted very fine, and a little silver sand ; cover the seeds 
to the depth of a quarter of am inch ; place the pots on a shelf in a greenUuse near the glass. 
128 CYPERTXS CYLINDROSTACHYS.— Ajuseful aquatic perennial of compact growth, throwing 
its fine spikes of flowers about 18 inches high. Is. per packet. 
129 DAHLIA. — Saved from the finest show flowers. Is. per packet. 
Sow from February to April in pans, and place in gentle heat ; when the seedlings arc mMcicntlu 
largCf pot off^ from thence plant out in beds or borders. 
130 DAXJBENTONIA COCCINEA..— A shrubby growing plant, attaining a height of from 18 to 
24 “‘ches of neat compact habit. The branches are horizontally xiroduced, and are furnished 
with oblong elliptic foliage. The flowers are borne in axillary bunches, and are of a reddish 
crimson colour outside, and orange red in the interior. This charming novelty has been introduced 
Brazil, and will be found an excellent plant for decorative purposes. Is. per packet 
131 DELPHINIDH IHPERIALE PL. PL. (Emperor Larkspur. )-This new' race cannot 
lail to become as universal a favourite as the Candelabrum-formed Larkspur introduced a few 
years ago. It is of symmetrical bushy habit, the plants branch out 4 inches from the ground 
forming fine compact equally proportioned specimens of IJ feet in diameter, the uniform height 
being also IJ feet ; both in respect to habit and doubleness of flower, this novelty is possessed 
of great constancy, whereby it is most particularly adapted for groups, &c., a single plant 
frequently having upwards of 50 close erect spikes of flowers upon it, which in a dried state will 
be much esteemed for the composition of winter bouquets ; in planting out, sufBcient space must 
be allowed to enable the plants to attain complete development. Mixed colours. Is per packet 
132 DELPHINIUM NUDICAULE.-A plant of dwarf, compact, branching growth, harS 
constitution, and free-blooming habit ; its usual height is from 12 to 15 inches. The flowers 
are produced in spikes, each blossom being about an inch in length; the colour varies from 
light scarlet to a shade verging closely on crimson ; it is perfectly hardy, having borne the 
severe winter of 1870-71 uninjured. It has been exhibited both at the Koyal Horticultural and 
Koyal Botanic Societies’ Shows, and on each occasion received the award of a First fl-iss 
Certificate. Is, Qd. per packet. ' 
133 DELPHINIUM RE auiENI. -A useful and effective variety of elegant habit, with bright 
green foliage and showy reddish purple flowers, which are freely produced in fine lonn spikes 
6a. per packet. ® 
134 DELPHINIUM, e^tra choice mlxed.-Saved from all the finest and most distinct varieties 
6d. per packet. vancucs. 
135 DI^THUS HEDDEWIGH DIADEMATUS EL. PLENO.-^A beautiful varietv It 
differs from D. Heddemgii by its more luxuriant .and compact growth, but in a more strikino- 
degree by the grandeur and regularity of its flowers, which have a diameter of 2 to 3 inches are 
very double and extremely beautiful, every petal being most exquisitely fringed or toothed ’and 
overlapping each other with the utmost precision. The colours embrace all the various tin’ts of 
ilae, crimson, purple, and maroon ; these colours are rendered more effective by the frinwd 
edges of the petals being pure white and blush, wliich tends to brighten the whole appearal.e 
of the flowers, and make it truly characterised by its name, “ Diadem Pink. ” Is per packet 
DIANTHUS HEDDEWiai LACINIATUS STRIATUS EL. PL.-A fine large lloweri m 
double variety of the favounte IHanthus laciniatus. The white blossoms elegantly striped and 
streaked mth different shades, which vary from the most delicate rose to the deepest red 
producing a most charming combination of hues. Is. per packet. ’ 
DIANTHUS VISCIDUS.-A very beautiful and extremely free-flowering variety, of short stout 
growth. The flowers are of a reddish purple colour, and being produced in the utmost profusion 
the plant is most showy and atttracive. Is. per packet. ’ 
138 DIGITALIS ALBA MACULATA SUPERBA.-From the most beautiful .spotted varieties 
S J superb strain, and a decided improvement upon all previously known sorts 
6(7. and Is. per packet. ^ viiu>vu sores. 
139 DIPTERACANTHUS GRANDIELORUS.-Herbaceoiis perennial, with oval-oblong entire 
foliage ; the flowers, which are produced very freely, are of a very dark violet colour. It is verv 
useful and effective for border planting. 2s. 6(7. per packet. 
136 
137 
