62 NEW SPIRZEA offeked by WILLIAM BULL, F.L.S. 
SPIRiEA ASTILBOIDES. 
One of the most handsome of hardy herbaceous perennials, and one which has been certificated both 
by the Royal Horticultural and Royal Botanic Societies on account of its great merit. The stems are 
furnished with triternate leaves, and terminated by compound feathery branches of elegant white 
flowers. It will he a charming and indispensable plant for pot culture as a decorative object in the 
early spring months, on account of its free growth and beautiful flowers, which are produced in the 
greatest profusion. This is one of the Twelve New Plants with which Mr. W\ B. gained the First 
Prize at the Great Show of the Royal Horticultural Society, held at Kensington, in 1882. 5s. 
