WIIiLS’ NEW TELARGONIUMS FOR 18G7. 
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WILLS’ NEW rELARGONIUMS— conK'rewcd. 
FLORENCE. — Broad distinct zone, fringed with dark crimson and maroon, the le.af is 'largo and has a 
well defined green centre, which is shewn off to great advantage by the rich and deep glowing colour 
surrounding it ; it is quite distinct from anything at present in cultivation, and far surpassing the 
beautiful “ Lucy Grieve the plant has a dwai-^yet vigorous habit. Price 2 guineas each. 
LIZZIE. — A decided improvement upon “ Edwina Fitzpatrick the leaves are large and handsome in 
outline, slightly lobed j the centre of the foliage deep green, surrounded by a broad zone of maroon, 
deeply ban-ed with rich glowing crimson, and occasion.'illy striped rvith yellow ; the outer leaf margin 
is of a bright yellow shade, of fine substance ; this variety may bo easily distinguished from all 
others by its being poculi.arly marked just above the green disc of the leaf, on each side of the axil of 
the leaf-.stalks, by a stripe of bright straw colour, giving it the appearance of a beautiful butterfly ; 
this magnificent variety shone out transcondontly beautiful, fully exposed to the continual wot 
weather in the nor( h of England last season, and was the admiration of all who saw it ; the habit of 
the plant is very vigorous. Price U guineas each. 
LOTTIE WILLS, — Is a great advance upon anything yet raised in this section of beautiful foliaged 
Pelargoniums. It is in the way of but very much superior to Senior Wrangler, and will undoubtedly 
prove one of the most distinct and transceudently beautifrJ varieties to be found in this cla.ss of 
ornamental bedding plants j the centre of the leaf is of a rich dark green, .sun-ounded by a zone of 
intensely bright lively crimson, the outer margin is of a bright yellow shade, and of great substance 
the leaf is beautifully lobed, and of fine outline ; the plant has a dwarf sturdy free-growing habit, 
and will be found one of the most chaste and beautiful plants for flower garden decoration, or for 
cultivation in pots, yet introduced. Price 2 guineas each. 
NORTHERN STAR. — A very beautiful and effective versicolored variety, with bright yellow margin 
deeply lobed, and bright green disc, the latter euchcled by a bright flamed zone, upon a deep maroon 
border, striped and barred with crimson and brown ; the habit of the plant is very free and compact ; 
it is a great improvement upon all the varieties in its section ; its leaf tints are richer and more 
uniformly developed than anything yet seen in its class. Price li guineas each. 
UNIQUE. — Habit and style of growrii of the well-known Queen's Favourite, but with larger foliage, 
having the same rich glowing tmts as seen in Iho beautiful “ Lady Cullum,” with a rich green 
centre, the outlhie of each leaf being very distuict and handsome ; the plant does not grow more 
than 9 inches high, yet the leaves it produces are as large as those borne by “• Lucy Grieve,” and 
on this accoimt will become a great favourite for marginal lines or .'mall beds, as the colours are so 
glowing and distinct. It is also a very free-blooming variety, producing flowers in great abundance, 
of a rich crimson scarlet. Price IJ guineas each. 
Plants of tho above splendid collection of Tricolour Pelargoniums will be exhibited 
at most of the London and Provincial Shows during tho coming season, where the 
public will have opportunities of judging their superior qualities, for it is impossible to 
convey any adequate idea of then- beauty in any written description ; they have only to 
be seen to be appreciated. 
Vlants will he ready for sendbig out the first week in June. 
WILLS’ NEW BRONZE, GOLD, AND SHADED YELLOW, 
HORSESHOE AND VANDYKE-ZONED VARIETIES. 
The following are most distinct and novel, far surpassing anything yet raised 
in the Bronze and Gold section : — 
These sjdendid I'elaryoniums will be sent out, as stated at the end of this section. 
BEAUTY OF OAULDER0ALE. — This variety has a flue, handsome leaf, bold outline, and verj' regular 
iu shape, the zone exceeding an inch in breadth, and of a bright reddish-bronze colour, on a yellow 
and green ground ; the outer edge of the leaf is deeply scn-ulated, the habit of the plant is vigorous 
and compact. This is a very distinct and beautiful variety. Price 1 guinea each. 
BEAUTY OF RIBBLEDALE. — This line v.arictyis a great advauce upon anything in its class ; tho 
plant has a very neat style of growth ; the leaves are large, and of be.autiful outlinfc ; tho yellow 
ground is very bright, which brings out its large crimson and maroon zone to great perfection ; very 
distinct and beautiful. Price 1 guinea each. 
COMP ACTUM. — Is a very great improvement on Beauty of Oulton. The foliage is much brighter, and 
the habit of the plant more compact. The flowers are very large, and of a bright crimson-scarle't 
colour, which are borne in large trusses well above its splendid foliage. A most desirable variety 
for bedding piu'poses, or for pot cultivation. Price 1 guinea each. 
