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Primula Sinensis double, In mixture, from six varieties 3^. 6d. &. 5 6 
,, fern leaved varieties, in mixture, of several colours 2 6 
P5rretlirum aureum laciniatum, the Golden Feather, \vith gracefully cut foliage is. & 2 6 
Rubus cratseglfolius, a fine shrub, producing bright scarlet berries in great abundance i o 
Sabbatia Chloroldes, one of the prettiest of the North American Flora. It is found in marshy places, 
and on the margins of ponds, from Massachussets southward ; its handsome deep coloured flowers 
are 2 inches in diameter, and produced in loose panicles. It will require the treatment of a half- 
hardy annual, but may possibly prove of biennial duration ; height i to 2 ft i o 
Salvia cocclnea nana rosea g^andiflora, the flowers are of a bright shining scarlet-rose, habit 
dw'arf and bushy, and blooming profusely, 1 ft 1 o 
Salvia Moorcroftiana, a fine Himalayan species of pyramidal growth, about 3 ft., the foliage 2^ ft. 
long and 9 in. across, flowers very numerous, small, and of a bluish white colour ; a fine plant for 
single specimens on the lawn and flower border i o 
Saponaria calabrlca pumlla, the extremely dwarf compact habit, 3 in. high, of this very pretty plant 
makes it valuable for edgings and small panel beds 1 o 
Stellarla gramlnea axirea, the golden-leaved chickweed for carpet bedding is. & 2 6 
Stoboea purpurea, fine hardy perennial of distinct aspect, foliage prickly, bearing large flower heads, 
not unlike Gaillardia, but of a pale violet tint, the base deep purple ; it flowers from seed the first 
season, and is perfectly hardy on light soils, where it continues flowering for a long time, aft. ...is. & 2 6 
Stock. New Giant White Brompton, this fine variety bears massive spikes of double flowers, 3 ft.... i o 
Sweet Pea, Violet Queen, this is remarkable for its dwarfer habit than the ordinary Sweet Pea, the 
flowers ranging in colour from deep mauve of the keel to light violet of the guard petals, and 
described by the introducer as suggestive in its effect of the coloured bracts of the ... i 6 
Teosinte reana luxuiians, this is a highly ornamental grass, of gigantic proportions, from Central 
America, resembling Indian com, and producing a great number of shoots 3 to 4 yards high and 
thickly covered with leaves. In its native country a single plant is said to produce sufficient 
forage to supply two cattle for twenty-four hours. The seed should be sown under glass in spring, and 
planted out in May for subtropical effect ir. & 2 6 
Thymophylla aurea, a neat small annual from Colorado, growing in branched tufts, 4 inches high, 
and 6 to 9 inches in diameter, with terminal flower heads resembling a miniature single Marigold, 
colour bright ir. & 2 6 
Umbilicus Sempervlvum ; this charming novelty was introduced by Kotskhy from Kurdistan some 
few years back, but has not been introduced into commerce till this season. The entire stock of 
seed has been placed in our hands for distribution. The plant is a form of Sempervivum, and 
perhaps the most charming of the House-leek family. It is small and remarkably neat, and will be 
found valuable for carpet beds, neat edgings, and for rockwork. The seed should be sown under 
glass, and then planted out. The second year, if the weather is favourable, it will flower, producing 
a large umbel, 6 inches high, of blood-red flowers not unlike Rochea falcata, but much darker. At 
the time of flowering the whole plant changes to & 2 6 
Verbena bybrlda candldlsslma, flowers pure white, and produced in large trusses ; the introducer 
considers it will supersede all existing varieties ir. & 2 6 
,, ,, blue-black with white eye ; the flosvers are large and numerous, the colour rich 
and distinct 2 6 
Violas, new bedding varieties. {See p. 44.) 
Violas bedding varieties, in mixture, embracing all the newest kinds is. & 2 6 
Virginia Stock, Crimson King, a richly coloured variety of this favourite dwarf annual 6d. & i o 
Vlscaiia cardinalis fulgens, intense crimson-magenta flowers and fine habit, i ft & i o 
,, ,, grandlflora, flowers large and brilliantly coloured I ft i o 
,, ccenilea nana, a dwarf variety, with pretty light blue flowers, ^ ft i o 
COLLECTIONS 
Of Stocks, Asters, lallDowers, Balsais, Carnations, Pelargoninnis, Etc. 
DOUBLE STOCKS. 
In our Experimental Grounds the following varieties of Stocks have proved to he the most distinct and deco- 
ra Hve They are of various heights, and suitable to the different styles of Gardening for which the Stock is so admir- 
ably adapted. All are desirable pot-plants, and are greatly prized as cut flowers, both for their diverse 
colours and fragrance. For a continuous succession of bloom, seed should be sown at intervals from the beginning 
of March to the end of May: the first sowings under glass, the later sowings may be made where the plants are 
intended to bloom. 
Large-flowering German Dwarf Ten-Week Stock, height 1 ft. 
For medium or large-sized beds either of one colour, or assorted colours, this is the best variety ; it is of 
compact, branching, robust growth, with large flowers produced in great profusion 
%. d. 
200 16 Splendid varieties 3 
201 16 ,, smaller packets 2 
202 12 ,, 2 
203 12 ,, smaller packets i 
204 Splendid sufficient for a large bed ... 2 
205 M scarlet, ,, ,• 2 
206 ,, purple ,, 2 
207 Splendid sufficient for a large bed ... 2 
208 „ intense crimson ,, ,, ... 2 
209 ,, rose, very beautiful ,, ,, ... 2 
210 ,, brilliant crimson-rose ,, ... 2 
211 ,, coppery carmine ,, ,, ... 2 
212 ,, sulphur-yellow ,, ,, ... 2 
213 , , mixed, from the colours specified 2 
Dwarf Bouquet German Ten-Week Stock, height j ft. 
For small or medium-sized beds, edgings, and sectional lines, this is a most useful Stock, being dwarf, Mtnpact, 
neatly branched and so free-flowering, that it forms a dense bouquet. 
214 8 Splendid varieties 2 
216 8 „ smaller packets i 
216 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed ... 2 
217 Splendid crimson, sufficient for a. large bed 2 6 
218 ,, violet ,, ,, ... 2 6 
219 ,, white ,, „ ... 2 6 
