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ELLIS BSOTSSBS’ CATALOGUE. 
beloved by the people of that sunny land. This novelty is entirely distinct from all 
other Centaureas and the most beautiful variety known. The large flowers are of 
purest white, also in tints of lavender, pink, and lemon, deliciously scented, e.’cquis- 
itely laciniated, and freely produced on long stems, which render them valuable for 
cutting. It is entirely unlike any other flowering plant. Price lo < 5 ls. 
Daisy, (Hellis Perennis). A favorite plant for beds or pot culture, in 
bloom from April to June; seed from the finest double varieties, mixed colors; 
half-hardy perennial. Price to <fts. 
Daisy, Double. White. Extra double, pure white Daisy. Price to As. 
Dictamus Fraxinella. A showy perennial, forming a bush two feet in height, 
having fragrant foiiage, and spikes of curious flowers giving off during hot weather a 
fragrant volatile oil, which explodes when a match is applied. Price to As. 
Dahlia, Single. Many of the varieties of these Single Dahlias are exceedingly 
beautiful, and the seed we offer is saved from one of the best collections, and may be 
expected to produce many distinct, desirable sorts. Price lo As. 
Dahlia, Double. Seed of this strain was saved from the very finest double flowers 
only, and will produce flowers equal, if not superior, to any in the market. An extra 
mixed strain imported from Germany. . Price 15 As. 
Delphinium. Finest hybrids of the double flowering perennial hardy Larkspurs. 
Seed saved from named varieties only. Extra quality. Price 15 As. 
Dolichos. Hyacinth Dean. A beautiful class of quick-growing, ornamental 
climbers, producing an abundance of clustered spikes of flowers, followed by exceed- 
ingly ornamental seed-pods; white, purple or mixed. Price 5 As. each. 
Gypsophila. The annual sort of “ Baby Breath.” A delicate, free-flowering little 
plant, covered with a profusion of star-shaped blossoms. Well adapted for hanging 
baskets and edgings ; valuable for making bouquets. Price 5 As. 
Gloxinia, Bmferor Frederick. The large and erect flowers, averaging three 
inches across, are of a fiery scarlet color to nearly the base of the throat, while the 
margin of the petals is occupied by a clearly defined, pure white band. Come true 
from seed. Price 25 As. 
Gloxinia, Hybrida Alba. New pure white variety, fine flowers with soft yellow 
throat; a beautiful and rare sort, coming true from seed. One of the finest house 
plants offered in this catalogue. Price 25 As. 
Gloxinia, Crassifolia. Varieties mixed. Strong growing kind; splendid large 
finely shaped flowers, in beautiful colors. Price 25 As. 
Gloxinia, Dark Blue. True from seed. Very large flowers ; a dark velvety blue ; 
extra fine. Price 25 As. 
Gaillardia, Picta Lorenr.iana. A profuse flowering, double variety, fine for 
massing, and useful as a bouquet flower, blooming until frost ; mixed. Price to As. 
Hollyhock, Mammoth Fringed Allegheny. An entirely new departure wdiich has 
much to commend it. The mammoth flowers are wonderfully formed of loosely ar- 
ranged fringed petals, which look as if made from the finest China silk, and when 
cut are hardly recognizable as a Hollyhock, having none of the formality of the 
ordinary type. The color varies from the palest shrimp-pink to deep red. The plants 
are of majestic growth, sending up spikes six to seven feet high, and are of a strong 
constitution, not being troubled with the disease so prevalent among Holly- 
hocks. Price, small packet, 10 As. 
Hollyhock. The Hollyhock in its present state of perfection, is very unlike its 
parent of olden time. It now ranks with the Dahlia, Aster, Camelia, etc. The flowers 
are as double as a rose, of many shades of color from deep yellow, red, purple, to 
