ft. d^T|T|ell Si :^or\^’ Floi‘kl Gjuide. 
NEW BEDDING LOBELIAS. 
Many are the Lobelias which have been sent out, and all those that can remember the old straggling 
speeiosa and now look at one called Brighton (sent out by us), must exclaim, what an immense im- 
provement, and the same with Dixon’s Gem, Paxtoni type, it is well known that we have either sent 
Out or advocated and illustrated all the best known Lobelias. But the two now offered, one as a white, , 
the other a.s a light blue, from a .season’s trial under our own eyes, we are qrfite sure they are better in 
every^iespect, and the coming favourites. 
SwANLEY BLUE — Colour light blue, pumila habit, dwarf and dense, with flowers full size, 
of the speciosa class, from a distance it has the appearance of a complete solid sheet, of most lovely sky 
blue, and we fully anticipate that it will replace every other of its class in cultivation. 2s. 6d. each ; 
March, Is. each ; May, 4s. per dozen ; 25s. per 100. 
QUEEN OP THE WHITES —Pure white, withouttheleast tingeof any other colour, true speciosa 
habit, flowers very large, in fact, larger than any other variety, very flat, and forming when in a bed 
or design a .sheet of snow, as it were, hitherto we have not been favourable to white Lobelias, in con- 
sequence of the old fading blooms mamng the effect, but this variety has the habit of producing such 
continiious flowers that fresh ones are unfolded every morning, which gives it a freshness in a way 
dift'erent to any other Lobelia,’ and in pots it blooms freely .all the winter. 2s, M each. 
JIarch, Is. M. each ; May, fld. each [ 4s, per dozen ; 20s. per 100,' 
NEW 
ROUND-FLOWERING ZONAL PELARGONIUMS. 
JIESSES. WINDSOR AND GEORGE— Both these gentlemen can lay claim in being 
amongst the older and most successful raisers of Zonal Pelargoniums near upon twenty-five years. 
Mr. Windsor raised the best white, 2'hc Bride, and each have given bow for several years many of the 
best. 
We are pleased to say that we have purchased their proved seedlings of 1882, which are certainly 
the finest ever raised and the best in cultivation. Mr. George, as a proof, at the last Pelargonium 
Show .-main cleared all before him, and was also awarded the premier prize. 
SNOWBALL (Windsor)— In this we get the first real pure white in all seasons and weather, 
together with flowers that nearly approach the ordinary round flat zonal, fine truss and very free, and 
very much the finest white show Zonal ever introduced. 5s. each 
MRS. NAISH (Windsor) — All lovers of the occ.ulated class so highly valued will be delighted 
with this variety, similar to the grand variety, Mrs. Moore, with fiery red centre, more perfect habit 
and larger flowei'S, will certainly be admired the moment the eye rests on its lovely flowers. 5s. each 
MR. O. L. TEESDALE (Windsor)— Although another scarlet it is perfectly distinct, size of 
pip and truss monstrous, and for a stand of cut blooms is indispensable, in a collection it is singled 
out at the fimt gUnce, and one and all at once exclaim, “ What a size.” 5s. each. 
BAYSWATER BURLEY (Windsor) — ^Deep salmon shot with purple, large and distinct 
white eye, wliich makes it very conspicuous, habit very dwarf and branching, e.xceedingly florilcrous. 
2s. 6(1. each. 
PETER HENDERSON (Windsor)— Deep reddi.sh salmon, centre very intense, mottled 
margin, flowers of good form, trusses large and freely produced, a very striking variety. 5s. each 
Mr. G. BRuNNING (Windsor) — Deep red, flowers very large and massive, habit dwarf and 
branching, very florifcrous, grand in winter. 5s. each. 
EMPEROR (George) — Bright crimson-scarlet, the flowers large and borne in noble trusses, 
fis. each 
FAVOURITE (George) — Cerise scarlet of a most pleasing tint, flowers large and of the finest 
form, a grand iininovemcnt on Circulator and other varieties in this class. Is. (id. each 
EDITH GEORGE (George) — Rich coloured reddish pink, fine overlapping petals, trusses very 
large and globular, a noble variety. 3s. 6d. each 
The last three varieties were awarded the Premier Prize, us being the finest new kinds not in 
commerce. Pelargonium Show, 1882. 
SURREY SCARLET (George)— Flowers of a soft scarlet, small white eye, of fine form and 
substance. 5s. each. 
CRIMSON GEM (George) — A fine formed flower, crimson, wfiite eye, very free and robust, 
conspicuous. 3s. 6(i. each 
KATE GREENAWAY— Raised by Harrison Weir, Es(i., the well-known artist and author. 
Much resembles the beautiful and well-known variety Lizzie Brooks ; lovely and large round-shaped 
flowers, which brings this mucU-csteeiiied bright pink colour much nearer the scarlet section than any 
other pink. 4s. each 
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