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Datura Cornucopia (“Horn of Plenty”)— introduced from 
the wilds of South America. The plant is of robust habit, and the leaves are 
large of a dark green colour. The flowers arc trumpet shaped, measuring 
8 to 10 inches in length and 5 to 7 inches across the mouth, and form 
three distinct flowers growing each within the other ; the throat and mouth 
of corolla a most delicate French white, beautifully contrasted, and marbled 
with royal-purple on the outside; flowers are produced freely, followed by a 
large thorny seed-vessel, which adds to the beauty of the plant. It is of easy 
culture, and can he grown either in pots or planted out at the end of May 
in a sheltered position and rich soil. Wc had several plants of it growing in 
our N ursery during the last Summer and was much admired. Per pkt., Is. 0 d. 
Delphinium Armeniacum— a new and rare Asiatic species 
with brilliant blue flowers. It resembles in growth the Rocket Larkspur 
(Delph Ajacis), but is more compact, and produces a greater abundance of 
bloom. Per pkt., Is. (id'. 
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Eschscholtzia Maritima — This new Californian Poppy dis- 
tinguishes itself essentially from the well-known Californica by its wliitisli- 
grey foliage and lighter coloured flowers. The latter are of a bright light 
yellow, with deep orange, and very distinct spots at the base of petals. 
Per pkt., Is. 
Gazania Nivea — A species from Natal, growing at an elevation of 
about (1,000 feet. The leaves, generally 1 foot long, are narrow lineate, 
downy underneath, with broad ribs, which are white above and green below; 
flowers nearly two inches across, and arc pure white; very free flowering. 
Per pkt., Is. 
Gerardia Tenuifolia— a beautiful half-hardy Perennial from 
Mexico. It forms branching erect bushes of 12 to 15 inches in height; 
narrow lineate foliage. The flowers, 1^ inches long, are of a light violet 
colour, with a soft lilac throat. When sown early will begin to bloom 
in July or August; fine plant for posts as well as for outdoor culture. 
Per pkt., Is. 
Lathyrus Odoratus— See Sweet Pea. 
Linaria Hendersoni ericoides— a new and compact variety; 
glaucous linear foliage, round upright bushes of about 8 to 10 inches in 
height, bearing numerous spikes of purplish-violet flowers; grown as an 
Annual it is continually in bloom from July until the Autumn; as a 
Perennial it is perfectly hardy; valuable for dwarf groups, borders, or pot 
cull ure. Per pkt., Is. 
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ESCIISCnOLTZIA MARITIMA 
DAHLIA, FANCY SINGLE. 
