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novelties and specialities. 
287 SALVIA PATENS. — Too well known to require description. 1 j. per packet. 
288 SALVIA PITSCHERI.-Tliis novelty is very free flowering, of growth, some ^ 
attaining the height of 4 feet ; it is exceedingly attractive, on account of the size and number 
of the beautiful blue dowers with which the flower-stem is covered. Is. 6d. per Packet. 
289 SALVIA RUSSELLIANA.— A valuable border perennial, producing its beautiful s y 
flowers in great abundance. Is. per packet. , a i.;,„„ti,„<, 
290 SCHIZANTHUS PAPILIONACEUS.— A charming hardy variety of the annual Scliizanthiis, 
which both from the form, and also from the brilliant marking of the flowers, presents the 
appearance of a group of beautiful butterflies ; the flowers are delicately spotted and laced with 
purple and yellow, shading to orange and crimson. Is. per packet. , 
291 SEDTJM MAXimOWICZII. — This new Japanese Scduni is i>erfectly hardy ; lu hab , 
producing its large heads of yellow flowers in the most profuse maiiiior, and forming plants of 
circular growth about foot high, and as much through, such a plant giving about 100 heads 
of blossom, each head from 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Is. Otf. per packet. 
292 SOLANUM CAPSICASTRUM HYBRIDUM. -These hybrids surpass all others for wunter 
-decoration, and may be liail in perfection from November to May. They arc robust and freely 
branching, growing to the height of about 18 to 20 inches, .and densely covered with blight 
orange and crimson shaded berries. Is. per packet. i i c 
293 SOLANUM WARSCEWICZIOIDES.— An interesting variety, especially recommended loi 
sub-tropical and omamoiital gardens, It is a most picturesque plant, with a robust stem 6 to 
8 feet in height, of bushy habit, with large dark green leaves, 5 to 7 iiichcs long. The flowers 
are white, faintly tinged with violet, borne in long well-furnished bunches, and are succeeded 
by large berj.-ies of a beautiful cerise colour. Gel. per packet. 
STOCKS, DOUBLE GERMAN (Finest Imported). — In Collections. See page 22 
294 STOCK, EAST LOTHIAN, SCARLET. 
295 STOCK, EAST LOTHIAN, PURPLE. 
296 STOCK, EAST LOTHIAN, WHITE. 
These beautiful varieties are remarkable for 
brilliancy of colour in the two former, and 
purity in the latter. The flowers are very 
double, produced on immense spikes. In separate colours, l.s. per packet. 
297 SWEET PEA, THE QUEEN (new).— The upper petal or standard is crimson lake in the 
centre, fading off toward the edges, similar to a Pelargonium ; the wings or side petals are 
flamed and splashed with the same colour (although paler), like a Carnation ; the lower petals 
or keel being white ; it is robust in habit, free blooming, and a decided acquisition. Is. per 
packet. 
298 SWEET WILLIAM, AURICULA-EYED.— A gieatly improved variety, with very rich 
beautifully coloured and smooth-edged flowers, produced in immense trusses. Gd. and Is. per 
packet. 
Sow the end of May or in June, in prepared beds of good soil, and 2 rrick out as soon as strong enough, 
into the plaee where the plants are to bloom, choosing a situation sheltered from heavy rains and cold 
winds. Top-dress with well-decompose<i manure in spring. 
299 TACSONIA IGNEA. — Beautiful scarlet, splendid variety. 2s. Gd. per packet. 
300 TACSONIA VAN VOLXEMII.— This beautiful climber was found by the Canon Cuervo, in 
the lofty regions of the Cordillera, which separates the basin of the Cauca from that of Mag- 
dalena, in the province of Antioquia, in New Granada, and was introduced by M. Von Volxcm. 
It is a plant that flowers most abundantly, and for almost the whole year ; the flowers indi- 
vidually are about 5 inches in diameter, and of the richest scarlet. Is. Gd. per packet. 
301 TRITOMA ROOPERI. — A most magnificent autumn-flowering herbaceous plant, throwing up 
brilliant orange scarlet spikes of bloom, from 18 inches to 2 feet long. A very effective plant. 
. Is. per packet. 
302 TROP-ffiOLUM COMPACTUM CRIMSON.— A dwarf, bushy variety, having rich crimson 
flowers thrown well above the foliage, its neat and compact habit render it equally and 
admirably adapted either for riband bordering or bedding. Is. per packet. 
303 TROPJEOLUM COMPACTUM SCARLET.— lu every respect the same as the preceding 
with the exception of colour. Is. per packet. 
304 TROP-fflOLUM COMPACTUM ORANGE. — In every respect the same as the preceding 
with the exception of colour, this being an excellent contrast. Is. per packet. 
305 TROP-fflOLUM COMPACTUM BUFF.— In every respect the same as the preceding with 
the exception of colour, which presents another striking contrast, so that if tastefully arranged 
with a view to effect, the above four varieties will be foimd extremely useful for bedding or 
other purposes. Is. per packet. 
