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violet edge. A more effective plant for producing rich masses of color could 
not easily be found. 
Phlox Drnmmondii, nana compacts. This new variety forms a dwarf, com¬ 
pact bush, from five to seven inches in height, covered with numerous clusters 
of very showy flowers, which continue throughout the entire summer. Is a 
valuable acquisition both for bedding and borders. We offer two varieties of 
the above, — brilliant fire-red, and chamois-rose, — each separate 
Primula Japonica. The new crimson Primrose from Japan. A perennial plant, 
growing about one foot high, bearing four or five separate whorls of large 
flowers of a beautiful magenta-color. It has created a great sensation In 
Europe, where it has proved a hardy plant. 
Reseda pyramidal bouquet (Pyramidal Bouquet Mignonette). A new 
variety of dwarf pyramidal growth, the branches being terminated by large 
spikes of reddish flowers. The foliage is luxuriant, and of a dark green 
Ilicinii'4 elegantissimus. A bushy-growing variety of the Castor-Oil Plant, 
attaining the height of from four to live feet. The stems are dark reddish- 
brown. Is one or the most effective varieties for sub-tropical gardening . 
Scabiosa candidissima plena. A variety of the well-known Scabiosa candidis- 
sima, with flowers about as double as those of the Dwarf Double Scabious, 
which, being a profuse bloomer, will become popular for bouquets. As the seed 
offered has been saved from the best double flowers only, a very satisfactory 
result may be expected. 
Scabiosa nana flare pleno, azure blue. A new variety of this popular plant, 
with very double azure-blue flowers 
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Silene pendula compact a, as its name implies, is a compact-growing form of the 
well-known Silene pendula. The flowers are of the same size and color as the 
type; but the plant is so dwarf and compact, that it forms dense cushions two 
to three inches in height, and from nine to twelve inches in diameter, and, 
during the season, is perfectly solid with bloom. Unquestionably a most 
valuable acquisition, as it produces itself true from seed, ami may bo' used for 
small beds and marginal lines with the best possible effect. (See cut.) 
1477 Silene pendula compacta alb *. A white-flowered variety of the preceding, also 
growing very dwarf and compact. 
1478 Silene pendula double. This variety has already been offered, but produced only 
a small proportion of double flowers. The seed we now offer will come very 
true, and can bo cultivated either jus an annual or biennial. 
1479 Sweet Pea, Invincible striped. A very beautiful large-flowered camation- 
8tripod Sweet I’ea, of the Invincible section. Colors bright scarlet ami white. 
This very showy variety cannot fail to become as popular as the Invincible 
Searlet, from which it was raised. 
1480 Virginian Mock, new pigmy. A dwarf white-flowered variety, a single tuft of 
which forms a close erect mass (much like Lobelia erinus in habit); grows some 
six inches in height, covered with a profusion of flowers. Will be a capital plant 
for edging purposes. 
1481 Viscaria carvopliylloides. A new and valuable variety; flowers beautifully 
striped with purple, rose, and white . . . . 
1483 Viscaria oculata caBralea. A new variety of an old favorite. The flowers are 
very large, of the most lovely blue, with‘a dark eye. Is exceedingly hardy; one 
of the great recommendations of this fine novelty being that it flowers so very 
freely, a perpetual succession of bloom being kept up during the whole sea¬ 
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1483 Wallflower Harbinger. This new variety is extremely early flowering. Seed sown 
in March will produce flowers as early jus October, and continue in bloom through 
the winter months. The flowers are of a rich red color. 
1484 Wallflower, Belvoir Castle, dwarf yellow. A new dwarf, compact varietv, 
with very large, well-shaped bright-yellow flowers. Its early blooming habit 
will also render it very desirable both for pot and open culture .... 
1485 Yucca pendula (recurva). A splendid Mexican species, with long, dark-green, 
graceful folijige, and spike of white bell-shaped flowers. Is a fine decorative 
plant either for the greenhouse or lawn. 
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NEW COLLECTIONS. 
1486 Aster, new crown-flowered princess. A splendid new class; of dwarf, upright, 
bouquet-flowered habit, haring large brilliant crimson, rose, nuigenta, de¬ 
colored flowers, all with pure white centres; very striking and beautiful. Col¬ 
lection of six separate varieties.$1.00 
1847 Aster, crown-flowered pompon. Very charming and attractive cIjuss, with 
finely-imbricated flowers, centres of which are white, surrounded with blue, 
carmine, &c. Collection of four distinct varieties. 50 
1488 Aster, Goliath. This new and splendid race has been produced from the much- 
admired Mont Blanc and Mont Rose Asters. The flowers are of the largest size 
and greatest perfection. Five distinct colors have now been obtained, includ¬ 
ing the two sorts mentioned. Collection of five separate varieties . . .1.00 
