LILIUM AURATUM. 
In consequence of a large importation of the lovely and fragrant Japanese Lily, Lilinni auratum , 
it is now offered at the undermentioned extremely low price. The golden-rayed Japanese Lily, the 
•queen of this wondrous race, is now known in every garden where plants of valuo and beauty aro 
regarded with admiration. The excitement resultant from its first presentation to public notice in 
England was no greater than that which occurred on the Continent, for indeed, in every great city 
in Europe Li/iam auratum has had an ovation. Being now so well known, description of this gor- 
geously beautiful Lily is almost needless, but it may be as well. to remark that it has proved itself as 
.hardy in the open ground as any of the common Lilies ; it is therefore admirably adapted for culti- 
vating either in the Greenhouse, Conservatory, or open air. 
By potting the bulbs early, and placing them in a' gentle warmth, this Lily can be bloomed in 
April, and by simple management its fragrant and exquisite flowers can be had from April till 
•October. 
Being now dormant, dry bulbs can easily and safely be forwarded with orders 
for seed, &c. 
Price 2 s. Gd. each ; 24 a. per dozen. Unusually fine-bulbs, 5*. each. 
The following can also be forwarded in dry Bulbs, with Seed Orders. 
GESNERIAS. 
All beautiful and choice varieties 2 guineas per dozen. For names and descriptions, vide Mr. W. 
B.’s Plant Catalogue, page 3S. 
The valuo of Gesnerias, as decorative plants, can scarcely be over-estimated. Most of them have 
rich volvet-like foliage, which, in the respective kinds, varies from green to crimson. If only grown 
for the foliage they are very attractive, but, during the winter, they produce splendid pyramidal 
•spikes of blossom, which are extremely attractive. Until recently, however, the principal Colour 
was orange scarlet; now, resultant from fertilisation, thero are various colours and shades; added 
to which, the spotting on the flowers ol some of the varieties is extremely pretty*. 
TYDEAS. 
In handsome distinct varieties, 30s. per dozen. For namos and descriptions, vide Plant Catalogue, 
page 30. 
ACHIMENES. 
In choice distinct varieties, 18,v. and 30x. per dozen. For names and descriptions, vide Plant 
Catalogue, pages 30 and 40. 
GLOXINIAS. 
With erect or drooping flowers, or a proportion of each — all of the handsomest and most distinct 
varieties known — 30.v., 42s., and ('Ms. per dozen. For names and descriptions, vide Mr. William 
Bull’s Plant Catalogue, pages 40, 41, and 42. 
THE PARKS, PROMENADES, AND GARDENS OF PARIS. 
Containing upwards of 400 plans, views, and, figures, executed in the best manner, price 18». 
Bv W. ROBINSON, P.L.S. 
Horticultural Editor of “The Field,” Correspondent of “The Times,” and of tho “Gardeners’ Chronicle,” for the Horti- 
cultural Department of tho Great Paris Exhibition. 
This work, while fully describing and illustrating all the Public and Imperial Gardens of Paris 
and its environs, will also give the fullest details of every interesting and instructive feature of 
practical gardening. The greater part of the cuts will illustrate subjects of high practical interest 
— such as market gardening, fruit growing, mushroom culturo in cavos under Paris, sub-tropical 
gardening, tho decoration of apartments, &c. ; but a large number are views of tho parks, boule- 
vards, and Public Gardens of Paris and its environs, including Versailles. City gardening generally 
will be considered in relation to the wants of our own cities, aud the work will be snob that the 
practical or anmtour gardener may get from it a better knowledge of tho subjects discussed than he 
could by visiting the spot. 
