ASTERS — continued. 
101 Truffaut’s Pseony-flowered Perlection. Twelve splendid 
colours, separate. Per pkt., 2/6. 
102 Eight distinct colours, separate. Per pkt., 1/6. 
103 Finest Mixed. Per pkt. 6d., i/-. and 2/6. 
104 Aster, Victoria, Miss Roosevelt. — ^The flowers 
of this new variety, in their first stage 
Choice ^ clear primrose tint, which soon 
after, and by degrees, passes into a deli- 
cate flesh colour. This lovely and refined colour recommends 
this novelty, particularly for high class floral work. Pkt. i /- 
105 Victoria. Extra Fine, 12 best colours, separate. Per pkt., 
2/6. 
106 in eight distinct colours, separate. Per pkt., 2/- 
107 Crimson. Per pkt. 6d.. i/-, and 2/6. 
108 Blue. Per pkt. 6d., i/-, and 2/6. 
109 White. Per pkt., 6d., i/-, and 2/6. 
110 Finest Mixed. Per pkt. 6d.. i/-, and 2/6. 
111 Alpinus, h.p. Bright purple. A useful and handsome 
border plant, and valuable for cutting purposes i ft. 
Per pkt. 6d. 
1 1 2 , Aster Hortensls. — .A splendid variety growing 
p from 1 2 to 1 8 in, m height, bearing a pro- 
Choice fusion of single flowers of pale mauve 
colour, with a bright yellow centre. Per 
packet, i/— 
Marguerite, Single-flowered. Single Asters of very flori- 
ferous habit. The plants are of a globular form, and 
carry on long stalks a mass of single star-shaped flowers, 
Planted out on beds they have a brilliant effect. Mixed 
colours, per pkt. 6d. and i /- 
G 
t »3 
Asters — continued. 
Sinensis. — The plants form elegant branching 
bushes about 15 inches high, well furnished 
with rich dark green foliage, and produce an 
abundance of large handsome flowers, 3 to 4 
inches across. Strongly recommended for cutting and as a 
Choice 
first-class border plant. 
1 1 5 Dark Violet. 
1 16 Violet. 
1 17 Pink. 
1 18 Apple Blossom. J 
1 19 Palo Mauve (original type). 
Per packet, fid. each. 
120 
121 
123 
124 
125 
Per pkt. fid. 
Aubretia, h.p. 
Unrivalled for rockery and Spring bedding. 
Grmoa, blue, charming. J ft. Per pkt. fid. 
Leltchllnl, a splendid new hardy variety, with carmine rose 
flowers, petals large and broad, i ft. Per pkt., i/- 
Purpurea, dark purple, J ft. Per pkt. fid. 
Aupicula, h.p. 
Alpine, Mixed, Saved by an eminent grower from a splendid 
and varied collection. Per pkt. fid. and i/- 
Cllbrans’ Prize Stage, Mixed. — Saved ex- 
clusively from the finest prize flowers. 
Per pkt., i/fi and 2/6. 
Sweet Scented, Giant Yellow Border. This remarkably 
fine strain is perfectly hardy. The delicately-fragrant 
flowers are large and handsome, and of many shades of 
yellow, in some cases nearly white. Per pkt., 2/6. 
Choice 
1 14 
Aster Sinensis fl. pi.. Fairy. — A remarkably 
pretty variety of the late flowering class, 
with needle-shaped and long stemmed 
flowers of a tender carmine on a white 
ground, quite a new and desirable tint. Per pkt., i/- 
“Pr- 
Choice 
Balsam, h.h.a. 
Greatly admired for their clusters of large double flowers, in all 
shades of colour. Invaluable for greenhouse decoration, and for 
massing in the flower garden. 
i2fi Covent Garden Strain. The finest strain of Balsam in 
cultivation. The seed is saved from central flower spikes 
only, in the most distinct and varied colours. Per pkt., 
127 Camellia-flowered. This contains a grand assortment of 
mixed colours. Per pkt., fid. and i /- 
128 Improved Camellia-flowered. “ Prince Bismarck.” The 
brilliant salmon-rose flowers of this splendid variety 
represent quite a striking new colour in Balsams. Per 
pkt., I/- 
1 29 “ Alba Perfecla.” Large and very double flowers, 
finely formed. The whole plant, crowded with snow- 
white blossoms, produces a magnificent effect. Per 
pkt., I/- 
Bpachycome, h.h.a., (Swan River Daisy). 
Dainty, free-blooming plants, with numerous Cineraria-like flowers. 
130 Ibarldifolla, blue, 3 - ft. Per pkt., 3d. ) ke sown in the 
.3. alba, white, ft. Per pkt., 3d. | 
Baptonia, h.a. 
132 Aurea, showy, golden-yellow flowers, of great beauty, 
magnificent for a poor dry soU, i ft. Per pkt., 3d. 
Beet (Beta) h.a. 
133 Chlliensls, showy ornamental leaves, most desirable for sub- 
tropical gardening. Per pkt., fid. and i/- 
134 McGregor’s Favourite. A beautiful ornamental-leaved var- 
iety, quite distinct, and a great acquisition in the flower 
garden. The leaves are of a rich bronzy-crimson-colour, 
and resemble a narrow-leaved Dracaena. Per pkt., i /- 
BEGONIA. 
For conservatory decoration, or as “bedding plants,” Begonias 
are indispensable ; and, unlike geraniums, are not injured by 
heavy rains. When in flower they produce a glorious display. 
135 Semperflorens Vernon compacta. A charming variety, forming 
compact bushes 4 to 5 inches in height, with brilliamt red 
flowers and deep bronze foliage. Per packet, i /- 
i3fi Zulu King. A seedling of the Semperflorens claiss.possessing 
the same free flowering qualities. The flowers, which 
literally cover the plant, are of a brilliant red. Pkt. i /- 
Tuberous Rooted Varieties. 
For Prices of Tubers, see page 59. 
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