SEED ESTABLISHMENT, SUDBURY, 
Novelties continued. 
388 Collinsia Verna, a beautiful new species from Kentucky, quite distinct from any other, 
growing about 1 foot high, with sky blue and white flowers, if sown 
from end of August to end of September, it will flower in profusion in 
April and May. Full instructions for raising sent with seed h.a. Is. 
389 „ Corymbosa, a Collinsia of an eccentric and peculiar character, blooming in a 
corymbose or disc-like form, whereas alt the other varieties are pyramidal, 
colour pale lilac ... ... h.a. Is. 
390 Datura fastuosa Huberiana—this is a grand acquisition as a single specimen or for 
larger groups ; it attains the height of 5 feet by an enormous circumference of 15 to 
18 feet. The robust growing stalk is of a deep purple, the flowers of the same size 
as the Datura arborea, the back of the flowers a dark lilac, the inner side of a clear 
white with a green throat, extra fine ... ... Gd. 
391 Elychrysum Hanum Atrococcineum —colour a rich deep scarlet, another fine and 
beautiful variety, of the same dwarf habit as nanum atrosanguineum, of last season’s 
novelties ... ... ... h.h.a. 6d. 
392 Gilia Minima Ccerulea —another interesting addition to this numerous and pretty 
race of flowers, colour pale blue, height 3 inches ... h.a. Is. 
393 Godetia Reptans alba —new Mexican perennial, a charming trailing plant, running 
close upon the ground, producing blossoms in the greatest profusion, especially in the 
second year of growth ; colour similar to that of the beautiful Godelia rosea alba, 
viz., pure white with a crimson blotch at the base of each petal; said to be well 
adapted for rock-work, baskets and banks, and being a perennial, it increases in 
beauty each succeeding year. For decided novelty, prettiness, and general effect, 
considered one of the best introductions of late years ... h p. Is. 
394 Godetia Reptans Purpurea, another new Mexican perennial, exactly similar to the 
above, with the exception of colour, which in this instance is a rose pink, with a pur¬ 
ple blotch on each petal, very charming ... ... li.p. Is. 
395 Godelia Lindleyana flora pleno —a startling novelty among this much admired 
profuse blooming class of plants. The first real double Godelia ever introduced, its 
colour like that of its parent. G. Liudleyana is a rich rosy purple, the blossoms are 
perfectly double, and produced in the greatest profusion, strongly recommended 
h.a. Is. 
396 Helipternm Corymbiflorum —Illustrated in Regel’s Flora : a handsome everlasting 
flower introduced from Australia, silver leaves and white star-like blossoms, most 
adapted for small groups and parterres, or for edging of perilla nankinensis, or simi¬ 
lar dark-leafed plants. ... ... h.h.a. Gd. 
397 Lobelia erinus Princess of Wales —this new and beautiful variety of Lobelia speci- 
osa is entirely distinct from any other; a more robust and closer 
grower than speciosa, spreading close to the ground, the flowers 
larger and of a rich deep blue, with a very bold white eye, thus ren¬ 
dering it a most attractive variety for bedding purposes h.h.a. Is. 
398 „ „ Speciosa alba —a variety raised by Mr. Gordon, of the Crystal Palace 
Gardens ; the lower petals, wdich are large, are pure white, and the 
upper part faintly tinged with blue, a fine variety h.h.a. Is. 
399 Nastertium King of Tom Thumbs —said to be by far the finest of all the Tom 
Thumb Nastertiums yet offered as a bedding plant. It is not to be surpassed. The 
lustrous blue green foliage, contrasting vividly with the intense scarlet of the blos¬ 
soms, produces an unequalled blaze of brilliance, and the plant must become a uni¬ 
versal favourite ... ... ... h.h.a. Is. 
400 Hemophilia Maculata purpurea—an extremely pretty variety of this well-known 
tribe, the old variety of which is generally considered the handsomest of its tribe ; 
colour purple, with a dark violet blotch at the apex of each petal, altogether a very 
novel and desirable acquisition ... ... h.a. 6d. 
