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QUEEN I; MARGUERITE— 
This valuable novelty, raised from a 
cross between llelivtrop. i.ncanum and 
Hetiolrop peruviumm, has proved quite 
constant after several years cultivation. 
The habit of i^ueen Marguerite is a dwarf 
compact one, and the profuse willing- 
ness of flowering is unequalled by any 
other sort in existence. The hardly 4-inch 
long sprigs produce continually (nearly 
the whole year) immense, sweet-scented 
clusters of deep dark blue coloured 
(lowers, often 12 to 14 inches in diameter. 
A beautiful novelty, suitable for pot or 
l>order culture, and of high value for 
< ut-flower purposes. 2s. each. 
SENECIO LEUCOSTACHYS— 
.\ species found by Mons. K. Andre in 
the northern provinces of Uruguay. 
Produces elegant silvery foliage, and will 
add another plant of merit for outdoor 
decoration of large beds and borders. 2s 
each. 
QUEEN MAROUBBtTK. 
GRAND NEW PEDIGREE ROSE (HYBRID TEA). 
WiTii THE Introducf;r's Descktption. 
BELLE SIEBRECHT — A truly superb rose, the result of a cross between An I'rance and 
Lady Fitzwilldtin, colour imperial pink. Mr. Matthews, the greatest authority on colours in 
America, pronounces it a solid pink of the richest shade — a rare colour. The flowers, which are 
sweetly perfumed, arc largo, beautifully formed, and of long tapering shape with high centre, and 
when half blown the petals redex in graceful manner. The buds (which are borne on strong erect 
stems, IJ to 2 ft. in length) are from 2.J to 3 in. long, and when fully blown the flowers are oj to 
6 in. in diameter without showing the centre The flowers have great substance — the petals, which 
are of a heavy texture, do not easily bruise or tarnish ; they are good lasters, some having been kept 
seven days withont falling. It is a'free and vigorous grower, with large and glossy foliage of leathery 
texture, entirely free from mildew ; a most prolific bloomer, every growth producing a perfect 
flower, not a deformed flower or bullhead ever having been seen. It is predicted by eminent rose- 
growers that it will be the best selling and the best paying rose that has over been introduced. ^V'c 
do not send this rose out to be tried, as wc have subjected it to ti e severest tests for over two yeaiv, 
and we can recommend it as a first-class acquisition. It has received the Gold Medal of the National 
Rose Society of Great Britain, and Fir.st-Clnss Certificates from all the leading Horticultural 
Societies in Europe and America. It has proved itself to be a free and thorough evcrblooiucr. and 
perfectly hardy out of doors in this country. It should also be stated that this rose is quite distinct 
from the now popular varieties which are grown for cut flowers. It excels them all in colour, form, 
and freedom of blooming, and develops and holds its colour perfectly in dull weather. Dean Hole, 
of England, the greatest acknowledged rosarian, and the author of the “ Book on Roses,” says 
“ It is not only the fine form and beautiful colour, which all must admire, but the vigorous habit 
and endurance of the flowers, all of which must cause it to bo universally welcomed." 
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