SPECIALITIES. 
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82 DAHLIA, WHITE QUEEN.— Pure whito. Is. 6d. per packet. 
83 DAHLIA, double. — Saved from the finest show flowers. Is. per packet. 
DAISY, double. — Vide Beilis perennis, page 7. 
84 DELPHINIUM IMPERIALE PL. PL., “EMPEROR LARKSPUR."— Of sym- 
metrical bushy habit, forming fine compact equally proportioned specimens of 1A foot in 
diameter ; both in respect to habit and doubleness of flower, this novelty is possessed of great 
constancy, whereby it is most particularly adapted for groups, &c., a single plant frequently 
having upwards of 50 close erect spikes of flowers upon it. Mixed colours. 6 d. per packet. 
85 DELPHINIUM NUDICAULE. — Of compact branching growth ; its usual height is from 
12 to 15 inches. The flowers are produced in spikes, each blossom being about one inch in 
length ; the colour varies from light scarlet to a shade verging closely on crimson ; it is perfectly 
hardy. 6 d. per packet. 
86 DELPHINIUM, extra choce mixed. — Saved from all the finest and most distinct 
varieties. 6 ,d. per packet. For assortments, vide pago 20. 
87 DIANTHUS, Eastern Queen and Crimson Belle. —These two beautiful forms of the 
popular I). Heddcwigii are most distinct and pleasing. Eastern Queen is beautifully marbled, 
the broad bands of rich mauve upon the paler surface of the petals are striking and pretty. 
Crimson Belle is of a rich vivid crimson-lake colour ; flowers a good size and substance, finely 
laciniated ; the packet contains both colours. 2s. per packet. 
88 DIANTHUS HEDDEWIGII DIADEMATUS FL. PLENO.— The colours embrace 
all the various tints of lilac, crimson, purple, and maroon ; the fringed edges of the petals being 
pure white and blush, which tends to brighten the whole appearance of the flower, and make it 
truly characterised by its name, Diadem Pink. 6 d. per packet. 
89 DIANTHUS HEDDEWIGII LACINIATUS STRIATUS FL. PL.— A fine large 
flowering double variety of the favourite Dianlhus laciniatus. The white blossoms elegantly 
striped and streaked with different shades, which vary from the most delicate rose to the deepest 
red, produce a most charming combination of hues. 6 d. per packet. 
DIANTHUS. — Assortments, vide page 20. 
90 DIGITALIS ALBA MAOULATA SUPERBA. — From the most beautifully spotted 
varieties in cultivation ; a superb strain, and a decided improvement upon all previously known 
sorts. 6d. per packet. 
ill ESCHSCHOLTZIA MANDARIN. — A new and distinct variety, the outer side of the 
petals of a most brilliant orange-crimson, the inner side rich orange, very showy, with petals of 
good substance. Is. per packet. 
92 EUCALYPTUS CITRIODORA. — The pleasant fragrance of the foliage of this greenhouse 
plant renders it a desirable acquisition. The strong lemon-scent which is emitted when the 
leaves are gently rubbed, is equally powerful and agreeable with that of the lemon-scented 
Verbena ( Aloysio, citriodora). 2s. 6 d. per packet. 
93 EUCALYPTUS FICIFOLIA. — This beautiful now crimson-flowered Eucalyptus is not a 
large-growing species like most others of the family, but is of quick growth, and plants of it are 
soon covered with its magnificent trusses of crimson-coloured flowers ; its leaves yield an 
essential oil which has proved a valuable febrifuge. 5s. per packet. 
94 EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (The Blue Gum of Tasmania).— Is. per packet. 
95 EUCHARIDIUM BREWERI. — A rare and magnificent species, of dwarf spreading habit 
of growth, with narrow lanceolate foliage. The colour of the flower is a pleasing purple 
shading to white in the centre. Is. 6d. per packet. 
96 EUOSTOMA EXALTATUM. — This exceedingly handsome specimen has been received 
from the State of San Bernardino, California, and can be strongly recommended as one of the 
most beautiful of modern introductions. Is. 6 d. and 2s. 6d. per packet. 
97 FUCHSIA, choice mixed. — Saved from a splendid collection, consisting only of ths 
finest named varieties. 2s. 6d. per packet. 
