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CLIBRANS, SEED MERCHANTS AND NURSERYMEN. 
BALSAM, h.li.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. 
129 Go vent 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. 1 /- 
130 Camellia-Flowered. This contains a grand assortment of 
mixed colours. Per pkt. 6d. and 1/- 
131 Improved Camellia-Flowered, “ Prince Bismarck.” The 
brilliant salmon-rose flowers of this splendid variety 
represent quite a striking new colour in Balsams. Per 
pkt. 1/- 
132 “ Alba Perfecta.” Large and very double 
flowers, finely formed. The whole plant crowded with 
snow-white blossoms, produces a magnificent effect. 
Per pkt. 1/- 
Pholo ] 
double balsam. [ Clibrans 
BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy), h.h.a. 
like 
133 
134 
Dainty, free-blooming plants, with numerous Cineraria- 
flowers. 
Iberidifolia, blue, | ft. 
alba, white, j ft. 
Per pkt. 3d. 
Per pkt. 3d. 
| May be sown in the 
- open about the end 
of April. 
BARTON I A, h.a. 
135 Aurea, showy, golden-yellow flowers, of great beauty, 
magnificent for a poor dry soil, 1 ft. Per pkt. 3d. See 
illustration, page 37. 
BEET (Beta), h.a. 
136 Chiliensis, showy ornamental leaves, most desirable for sub- 
tropical gardening. Per pkt. 6d. and 1/- 
137 McGregor’s Favourite. A beautiful ornamental-leaved 
variety, 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. 1 /- 
BEGONIA. 
For conservatory decoration, or as " bedding plants,” 
Begonias are indispensable; and, unlike geraniums, are not in- 
jured by heavy rains. When in flower they produce 
a glorious display. 
138 Scmperflorens Vernon compacta. A charming variety, 
forming compact bushes 4 to 5 inches in height, with 
brilliant red flowers and deep bronze foliage. Per pkt. 1/- 
139 Zulu King. A seedling of the Semperflorens class, possess- 
ing the same free-flowering qualities. The flowers, which 
literally cover the plant, are of a brilliant red. Pkt. 1/- 
CLIBRANS’ SUPERB STRAINS, h.h.p. Saved in our 
own Nurseries from the finest and most perfect flowers 
from plants possessing the best habits. 
140 Single, choicest mixed colours, saved from plants of the 
highest merit. Per pkt. 1/6 and 2/6 
141 Double, choicest mixed, saved from specially hybridised 
plants of double varieties. Per pkt. 2/6 
142 Tuberosa Crispa. A new class of Single Begonias. The 
enormous flowers appear in all kinds of shapes, single and 
semi-double. There is a range of colours as rich as in the 
existing varieties. Choice mixed. Per pkt. 2/6 
143 Hybrida Cristata (New Crested or Bearded). A valuable 
acquisition to this beautiful family. The large flat 
petals are furnished with handsome crested combs, giving 
the flower a most ornamental appearance; the colours 
arc rich and varied. Per pkt. 1/6 and 2/6 
144 Fimbriata Flore Pleno (New Double Fringed). Very grace- 
ful; 90 per cent, of the seedlings are double, one third of 
which have the characteristic beautiful fringed petals. 
The size of the blooms are from 4 to 5 inches in diameter. 
Beautiful mixed colours. Per pkt. 1/6 
145 Odorata Hybrida fl. pi. (Double sweet-scented). The 
colours are of great delicacy, and vary in white, cream, 
pink-chamois, rose and gold, &c. Per pkt. 1/6 
146 Hybrida Marmorata “ Butterfly.” Notwithstanding the 
profuse flowering of this variety, its blooms are of con- 
siderable size. The chief colours are either scarlet or 
bright carmine, dappled with white. Per pkt. 1/- 
TUBEROUS ROOTED VARIETIES. 
For Prices of Tubers, see page 78. 
BELLIS PERENNIS, see Daisy. 
BOCCONIA, h.p. 
Does well in any ordinary garden soil. 
147 Japonica [cor data). Ornamental foliaged plant for bold 
grouping, herbaceous borders, &c., 5 ft. Per pkt. 6d. 
BROOM ( Spartium ). 
Graceful, attractive and accommodating. 
148 White Portugal, pure white, very free. Per pkt. 6d. 
149 Yellow Spanish, showy, yellow, fragrant flowers. Pkt. 3d. 
BROWALLIA, h.h.a. 
Very useful for conservatory and greenhouse decoration, 
or cutting purposes. 
150 Elata ccerulea, deep blue, U ft. Per pkt. 3d. 
CACALIA (T asset Flower), h.a. Grow almost anywhere. 
151 Coccinea ( Flora’s Paint Brush). Dense heads of scarlet 
flowers, fine for cutting, l.V ft. Per pkt. 3d. 
CALANDRINIA, h.a. 
Free-blooming, dwarf-growing plants, do best in sunny 
situations and in an open soil. 
152 Speciosa. Deep purple-crimson, showy, 1 ft. Per pkt. 3d. 
