NOVELTIES AND SPECIALITIES. 
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13 BEGONIA FROEBELII (New).— A splendid, addition to the large flowering tuberous-species 
of Begonia ; the variety now offered is quite distinct, the foliage is of a bright green ; the 
flowers, which are large and of a brilliant scarlet, are borne erect in bunches of from 8 to 25, 
well above the foliage; the petals being of good substance, it commences flowering in June, 
and will continue uninterruptedly till late in autumn ; the plant is nearly hardy, and will 
thrive during the summer months in the open ground. Awarded a First Class Certificate by 
the Royal Horticultural Society, also a Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Cologne 
for being the best new flowering plant. 2s. Gd. per packet. 
H BEGONIA PEARCEI. — A most desirable acquisition to this popular section of plants. Its 
foliage is very pretty, the upper surface being of a dark velvety green, traversed by pale straw 
coloured veins, and the underside of a dull rod colour. The flowers are large, of a bright 
yellow, and borne well above the foliage. Is. 6 d. per packet. 
If) BEGONIA SEDENI.— One of the finest hybrid flowering Bogonias. It is equally as free in 
growth, and of the same upright habit as B. Boliviensis, but with larger leaves, the veins of 
which are slightly tinted with rose colour. The flowers are of the richest magenta, and of large 
size. The plant continues a long time in bloom. Is. 6 d. per packet. 
10 BEGONIA VEITCHII. — A beautiful species, discovered near Cuzco, in Peru. It differs in all 
respects from any other Begonia yet known, in having immense blooms of a vivid vermilion or 
cinnabar red, and in boing comparatively hardy. 2s. Gd. per packet. 
17 BELLIS PERENNIS (Double Daisy).— This seed has been saved from a fine collection, and 
may bo expected to produce a large proportion of double flowers. Is. per packet. 
18 BORONIA MEGASTIGMA. — An Australian greenhouse plant, of slender graceful habit, with 
twiggy branches clothed with spare foliage, and bearing copious axillary flowers, half an inch 
in diameter, the nearly orbicular concave petals being maroon purple outside and yellow within, 
the aromatic fragrance of which is most delicious. 2s. 6 d. per packet. 
19 CALCEOLARIA HERBACEOUS.— Saved from a collection of the most beautiful and varied 
flowers, of excellent form and substance, and including almost every shade of colour, exquisitely 
spotted and blotched. The plants from which the seed now offered was saved were of compact 
habit, the foliage retaining a healthy green colour throughout the season, whilst the flowers, 
rising erect and robust above, present an appearance of brilliancy and regularity almost incon- 
ceivable. Is. 6 d, and 2s, 6 d, per packet. 
20 CALCEOLARIA HERBACEOUS, THOMSON’S SUPERB DALKEITH STRAIN.— 
Is. 6 d. and 2s. Gd. por packet. 
21 CALCEOLARIA, SHRUBBY.— Saved from a fine collection of bedding kinds, those only of 
superior habit having been selected for the purpose of seeding. 2s. 6 d. per packet. 
22 CAMPANULA MEDIUM CALYCANTHEMA ALBA. — A splendid new and distinct variety 
of the well-known Canterbury Bell, tho oalvx forming an elegant cup round the base of the bell, 
and being of the same colour as the corolla, this will be found extremely useful and effective as 
a single specimen border plant or if grown in large pots. 6 d. per packet. 
23 CAMPANULA MEDIUM CALYCANTHEMA C-ZERULEA.-- Same as above except in 
colour. These two varieties come quite true from seed. Gd. per packet. 
24 CAMPANULA LACINIATA. — One of the most beautiful of this useful species, with large blue 
flowers, and fine lustrous elegantly cut foliage. It will be found a most desirable and attractive 
novelty, and is of good habit and very free flowering. Is. per packet. 
25 CANDYTUFT, Tom Thumb. — A dwarf variety of compact growth, from 4 to C inches in height; 
flowers pure white, and of great substance, useful for edging. Is. per packet. 
26 CANNA.— An extremely useful and ornamental class of plants for summer decorative purposes. 
12 finest varieties, separate, 5s. 
27 CARNATION, extra choice. — Saved from a collection of named flowers, which will produce a 
fine assortment of superbly coloured varieties, including flakes, bizarres, and seifs. The Carna- 
tion is an indispensable plant in all gardens for its varied and richly coloured flowers, and 
delicious aromatic perfume. 2s. Gd. per packet. 
28 CARNATION, Perpetual Tree. — From the best collection extant, and may be expected to 
produce beautiful new varieties, of various colours, and of the highest merit, added to which 
fully 90 per cent, with handsome double flowers. Is. Gd. per packet. 
29 CELOSIA CRISTATA (Cockscomb). — A well-known and beautiful tender annual of a highly 
decorative and attractive character, equally valuable for conservatory, sitting room, or flower- 
garden. Is. per packet. 
