NEW, EARE AND DESIRABLE HARDY PLANTS. 
75 
SPIR.ffiA ASTILBOIDES. 
One of the most handsome of hardy herbaceous perennials, which has been certificated both 
by the Royal Horticultural and Royal Botanic Societies on account of its great merit. The stems 
grow from two to three feet high, and are tenninated by compound feathery branches of elegant 
white flowers, produced in the greatest profusion. A charming plant for pot culture. 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. 
