Catalogue of Novelties. 21 
SPECIALTIES 
IN 
FLOWER SEEDS, 
Pkt. 
Acroclinium Roseum Flore Pleno.— This splendid variety needs no special recom¬ 
mendation. Among all the everlastings cultivated the Acroclinium has always been 
one of the finest and the most desired, and undoubtedly this double variety will rank 
foremost in the cultivation of everlastings. $0.15 
Ammobium Alatum Grandiflorum.—Is a very fine large Ammobium, nearly twice the 
size of the old variety, and is purely white. We consider this a fine addition to our 
everlasting flowers. 10 
A ilium Azureum.— A very showy bulbous-rooted plant from Hungary, grows two feet in 
height, with large heads of azure blue flowers. It is perfectly hardy and easily 
raised from seed.10 
Alonsoa Grandiflora Chamois. — As regards habit of growth, size of flower and flori- 
bundity this is a very pretty new variety; its neat blossoms are of an intense 
chamois red. 10 
Balsam, {Carter's Challenger Prize ).— One of the most magnificent strain of perfectly 
double in cultivation, including all the best shades of color, both seifs and mottled 
varieties mixed. . . .25 
Begonia Davisi Flore Pleno — A double flowering variety of this universally admired 
species; the flowers are very showy, and are produced in the same abundance as 
those of the single flowering species.. 25 
Begonia Semperflorens Rosea.— This Begonia is wonderfully profuse in bloom. The 
flowers are rose-colored, shading into pale pink towards the centre. In the open 
ground, however, and in a sunny situation, the color changes to a bright carmine.50 
Browallia Roezli.— This variety is a decided acquisition, a compact plant, producing 
large shaded blue flowers double the size of those of the other species.25 
Bromus Patulus Nanus. Quite a new form of this much esteemed ornamental grass. 
It is not only distinguished from the species by growing only half as high, but also 
the ears are shorter and of great elegance.. ..10 
Briza Speciosa. A handsome annual Brazilian grass, growing about eight inches in 
height, very graceful, and by its erect habit, quite distinct from other species of quak- 
ing grass. Useful for bouquets of everlasting flowers, wreaths, &c.25 
Calendula Officinalis, “Meteor .”—A splendid variety of the well-known pot marigold, 
with large double light orange striped flowers; a very profuse and constant bloomer, 
and highly recommended for Autumn flowering groups.10 
Calendula Ponger, fl. Pleno.— Double white.10 
Campanula Calycanthema.— A splendid variety of the Canterbury Bell, but with larger 
flowers ; the calyx is of the same color as che corolla, forming a cup round the base 
of the bells...10 
Campanula Nobilis Alba.— A handsome, hardy, perennial plant, grows one foot in 
height, with very large white bell-shaded flowers. .10 
Campanula Speculum, {Double ).—A new variety of the well-known Venus’ Looking-glass ; 
with double flowers, dwarf, compact growth, fine for bedding. .10 
Candytuft, {Carter's New Carmine ).—This variety is of compact habit; the plants present 
one mass of vivid carmine when in flower; very distinct from all others.10 
Carnation Dwarf, {Early-flowering Vienna ).—Quite distinct, blooming two weeks earlier 
than other varieties. Habit, dwarf and robust.15 
Chrysanthemum Frutescens, ( White Paris Daisy). - This is the “ White Marguerite ” of 
the 1'aris flower markets, the cut flowers of which are now so popular among our 
florists during the Winter months. The disc of flower is yellow, surrounded by a 
ray of pure white florets..10 
Chrysanthemum Frutescens, {Golden Paris Daisy,) (Etoile d’or.) Star of Gold.— This 
is similar to the preceding, except in the color of the petals, which are of a soft gold¬ 
en yellow .10 
Chrysanthemum Inodorum.—A new large double white variety, producing a large per¬ 
centage of fine double flowers; excellent for bouquets, etc.15 
