NOVELTIES 
FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. 
Per pkt.—s. d. 
Antirrhinum majus g’randiflorum luteum fl. pi. —This new variety bears tiowers of a brilliant canary- 
yellow, and is a notable development in this valuable genus. The flowers completely eclipse,all others in size ... ... 1 0 
Aster, Single Japanese White. 
Aster, Single Japanese Delicate Rose. 
Two new single Asters which remind one of the single Japanese •Chrysanthemum ; the yellow central disc encircled 
by a wreath of long quilled ray petals in the colours above-mentioned. It is of branching habit,.and throws up a large 
number of side stalks, which places it in the front rank for cut flowers ... ... ... ... ...each, per pkt. 1 0 
Aster, Unicum Malmaison Rose — A beautiful colour in this most curious strain. The long florets are very 
narrow, giving them a very thread-like appearance ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 0 
Antirrhinum majus g’randiflorum 
Cardinal — The brightest scarlet in the 
whole collection of this most valuable plant ... 1 0 
Asparagus Sprengeri foliis varie- 
gatis — White variegated-leaved variety of 
this well-known plant, so popular for hanging- 
baskets ; 70 to 80 per cent, will come true 
from seed, but the variegation is not shown 
when young ... ... ... ... ... 1 6 
Begonia hybrida fl. pi. Pendula— 
Quite a new variety the branches of which are 
drooping like the Ivy-leavec? Geranium and 
may be used in the same way. The flowers 
appear abundantly from light rose to dark red 
shades, and the hanging shoots are covered 
with loosely formed double flowers which can 
be artistically arranged in baskets, but should 
not be exposed to the very hot sun ... ... 1 fl 
Begonia hybrida Gigantea Duplex— Another fine advance ill this lovely flower ; the gigantic blooms produce 
two or three layers or rows of petals, presenting thus a semi-double flower of good form and substance. I he mixture 
contains all colours known in Begonias ... ... ... ... ... • •• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• 1 & 
Begonia hybrida Crispa Marginata — These charming new varieties will stand high in public favour. The 
white hue of their rounded frilled flowers is admirably set off by a pink or red margin of varying width, which borders 
each petal after the manner of a Picotee, thus producing a delicacy and charm of colour quite unique among Begonias ... 1 G 
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