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HEYt PINK. 
another fine novelty which for border decoration or market purposes will prove a great 
acquisition. The flowers are of great size, freely produced on stout upright stalks ; colour a beautiful satin-pink, most 
unique ; one of the best of the new type. Is. 6d. 
OTHER NOVELTIES FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. 
ACALTPHA SANDERI — At the London Temple Flower Show (1898), the A. Sanderi, which hails from 
New Guinea, was exhibited for the first time in England. The famous plant hunter, M. Micholitz, was travelling in a 
remote district of New Guinea, inhabited by fierce cannibals, when he came across a beautiful flowering plantj wliich 
sprang up not only from the ground, hut from the tops of the mud huts of the natives. The expedition was of suflicient 
strength to overawe the savages, and M. Micholitz, delighted at his discovery, caused several specimens to be collected. 
So sure wm he that their beauty would cause a furore in England, that he accompanied the consignment over 3,500 
miles to Singapore, in order to see that the plants were safely despatched from that port. The A. Sanderi is a green - 
leaved species, with spikes of gorgeous crimson flowers hanging from every node. These beautiful floral spikes are from 
20 to 30 inches long, and as thick as an ordinary walking-stick. All the year round it sends forth its glowing pendants, 
and as its initial cost will be small, it is likely to be popular with those of modest purses who love the presence of floral 
beauties. Good plants, 10s. 6d, 
AGPlIlATUm, BLXT£ FX!B,F£CTION — This new variety was raised from A. Celeslial, which it equals in 
the dwarf compact growth, but difiering from the same by the darker colour of the large flowers, of a most beautiful 
amethyst-blue. This variety is the darkest oolour among the large-flowering Ageratnms, and coming entirely true 
from seed it is a most wonderful plant for borders and bedding. Per pkt., Is. ; plants, 9d. 
AGBRATUm, COMP ACTUM NANUM ALBUM — Will be found a most useful variety ; almost a pure 
white. 9ci. 
AGBRATUM, MARIANNE— Of a pretty shade of lavender-blue. 9d. 
AGERATUM, MADAME LONGERON — Blue, a fine variety, useful for massing ; eflective. Is. 
BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS, GOLDEN VERNON — A hybrid between £. semperflorens Bijou and 
B. semperflorens atropurpurea {Vernon), and in itself combines all their merits. It has the golden yellow foliage of 
the B. Bijou, but each leaf is bordered all round With a wide dark rod band ; the contrast between the two colours is 
very striking, making an agreeable effect. Its flowers are red, and is as dwarf as its parents. Is. 
BEGONIA, VIAUDI— The result of a cross between B. Duchartrei and B. Pictavensis ; of robust and vigorous 
habit. A splendid plant for cultivating in a temperate greenhouse ; incessantly in flower throughout the winter. 
Flowers are of a rose colour, apparently tinted deeper owing to the numerous reddish hairs with which the flowers are 
ornamented ; a beautiful acquisition. Stock limited. 10s. 
BOUGAINVILLEA CTPHERII — Grand new plant. Largest and best-coloured Bougainvillea ever otlered, 
a splendid grower, and remarkably free bloomer. Awarded a First Class Certificate at Wolverhampton Floral Fete, 1896, 
ami at the Oxford Commemoration Show, 1896, also the Gold Medal at Shrewsbury Great Royal Commemorative Show, 
1897, for the best new plant in the exhibition. 3s. 6d. 
CARNATION (Tree), COUNTESS OF WARWICK — Bright olaret-red ; of good form, with broad smooth 
petals ; of good substance and highly clove Scented ; a very free bloomer. 2s. 6d. 
CARNATION (Tree) DUCHESS CONSUELO — An Award of Merit, B.H.S. Is undoubtedly the finest 
yellow Carnation yet introduced. The perfectly formed flowers (resembling a Malmaison) are large, petals smooth, of 
great size and substance, colour rich soft canary-yellow, of free and branching habit ; vigorous growth, blooming freely 
and continuously. For decorative purposes and for cutting it will prove invaluable. 5s. 
CARNATION (Border), GEORGE MAftUAY — One of the hardiest and most useful varieties yet raised ; 
the plant is of vigorous constitution, grows freely, and is very floriferous. The flowers are of the purest white, perfect 
shape, smooth edged, orbicular petals, which are retained in their place by a firm calyx that does not burst. 2s. 6d. 
CARNATION (Tree), INVINCIBLE— Vivid scarlet, flowers large, full, and of fine form. 2s. 6d. 
CARNATION, ISINGLASS— One of the finest scarlet varieties yet introduced ; grand in all respects. Award 
of Merit, It.H.S. 2s. 6oi. each ; 24s. per doz. 
CARNATION (Tree), MURIEL— Soft rose-pink : of good habit and free flowering. 2s. 6rf. 
CARNATION (Winter Flowering'), WINTER SCARLET — Will take a foremost place, as well for cut 
flower purjioses as for pot plant, during the dullest months of the year, on account of its wonderful freeness, the ease with 
which it opens its flowers in the depth of winter, and the brUliaucy of its colouring ; a splendid variety for use between 
October and March. 2s. 6d. and 3s. 6d. 
FICUS RADICANS VARIEGATA— This charming and effective variety is without doubt destined to 
become “ a plant for everyone, ” its easy culture, effective variegation and regular growth making it one of the best 
ornamental plants yet sent out. As a variegated plant lor hanging pots or vases it cannot be excelled. Awarded a 
First Class Certificate, K.H.S. 15s. 
