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orange-red. until passing into a glowing colored summit composed of blood-red, 
yellow, ana green.20 
1513 Amaranth us OH)ien«is sanguineus. A very brilliant ornamental-foliage plant, 
attaining above three feet in height, forming a broad-based pyramid, like A. 
saliri/o/ius. The foliage, which is large and recurved, is of blackisli-purple on 
the lower part of the plant, passing into brilliant blo<xl-red.20 
1514 Amaranthus salioifollus. Considered the linest Amavanthus ever introduced. Is 
of pyramidal form, attaining a height of two and a half feet, branching close to 
the ground. As the plants get strong, the leaves at the ends of all the principal 
branches assume a bright orange-red, forming magnificent bright-colored 
plumes.10 
1515 Angelonia grand!flora. A beautiful free-flowering half-shrubby bedding-plant, 
with long spikes of brilliant blue flowers, which rival the Mignpnette in sweet¬ 
ness of scent.25 
1516 Artemisia gracilis variegatn. A new variety of this pretty annual species, also 
known under the name of species St. Petersburg, with silvery-white variegated 
foliage. Is a good addition to ornamental plants. 11 comes true from seed . .10 
1517 Aster, Boltze’s Miniature Bouquet, blood-red. The most brilliant dark-red 
of any Aster yet introduced. Grows only six inches high, and is very double . .20 
1518 Aster dwarf, cinnabar carmine. This handsome novelty merits attention on 
account of its deep-red color; it is, besides, an early and abundant flowerer. 
which, with its conspicuous color, renders it very desirable.20 
1519 Aster, Goliath. A magnificent new class of Asters, raised from the niuoh admired 
Mont Blanc and Mont Rose varieties; very large and splendid. Five varieties, 
mixed . 20 
1520 Aster, Humboldt* Mixed.10 
1521 Aster, Humboldt, brilliant ruby purple. A new and extremely showy variety 
of these dwarf Asters, with Picoiiy-sliaped fiowers of a brilliant ruby purple . .20 
1522 Aster, imbricated pout non, blood-red. A new, very brilliant, aiid striking 
color of this pretty class of Asters.20 
1523 Aster, Mont Blanc. A splendid variety, of luxuriant growth, covered with largo 
pure white flowers, live inches in diameter, very double, and so disposed as to 
give to the plants the appearance of complete pyramids . 20 
1524 Aster, Mont Rose. A new and extremely fine variety of Mont Blanc Aster, with 
very large and perfect-shaped flowers, of a beautiful peach-color . . .20 
1525 Aster, new cellular Victoria, carmine rose. A # splemlid new* variety of this 
now' class, the large double fiowers of which are ’filled with fringe-like tubular 
petals . 25 
1520 Aster, new crown flowered pompon. Very beautiful. Mixed colors . . .10 
1527 Aster, new crown pompon, blood-red, with white centre. 20 
1528 Aster, new Schiller. A charming pyramidal class, a foot and a quarter high; 
very lloriferous, and line for bouquets. Five varieties mixed . 20 
1529 Aster, New Shakespeare. Mixed .10 
1530 Aster, Nov® Angliro. This handsome species is a native of the New-England 
States, and is one of our most showy and ornamental hardy plants; grow* 
three £eet or more in height, covered in September and October with large red 
or purple flowers .10 
1531 Aster, Pieony-flowered perfection, brilliant crimson. 20 
1532 Aster, Pfconv-flowered perfection, deep blood-red. 20 
1533 Aster, Washington, jvacli-blossom. Tliis is the same in all respects as the 
above, except in the color of its flowers, which are of a peach-blossom tint; 
exceedingly delicate and beautiful . 25 
1534 Aster, Washington, white. There is no exaggeration in pronouncing this new 
race to be one of the finest extant. It originated from the Victoria Aster; of 
similar, though of far more robust habit, and the flowers are larger, and of more 
globular form. The color is of the purest white, surpassing in this respect that 
of any other race. This new class is unquestionably an immense improvement 
in the habit, size, and perfection of the flowers . 25 
1535 Balsam, (Iwi.rf Victoria. A new dwarf strain of Balsam, with very double, hand¬ 
somely-marked fiowers, which are both striped and spotted. The plants grow 
very compact and symmetrical in form. Mixed colors.20 
1536 Begonia Newest hybrids of Sedeni, Boliviensis, Veltchil. &c., mixed . . . .50 
1537 Begonia Sedeni magniflea. Across between B. Sedeni and B. Boliviensis, with 
very large, brilliant vermilion scarlet flowers. Jt is suited either for open 
ground or pot-culture; and its adaptation to both purposes renders it worthy 
of being highly recommended .\ .50 
1538 Begonia Sedeni Victoria. A splendid hybrid of Begonia sedeni, having bright 
carmine scarlet fiowers, and a strong compact habit. Producing a profusion of 
bloom, its utility for bedding out cannot he overestimated. From early in 
June until November, the plants are loaded with their dazzling blossoms. 
These two fine Begonias are well adapted for the open ground . . . . .50 
1539 Browallia abbreviata. A very pretty species, with bright rose-colored flowers; 
one of the best new hardy annuals, valuable for either pot or open culture . .25 
1540 Calceolaria liybridsi coronata. Of medium size in growth, robust habit, with 
stout flowering stem, bearing immense dense heads of fiowers; faultless in 
form, and of exquisite brilliancy of coloring. (See cut.) . 50 
1541 Calceolaria lJliputian. A most interesting dwarf class of these highly-esteemed 
greenhouse flowers, growing only to the height of eight or ten inches. They 
combine all the beautiful markings and rich colors of the taller varieties, and, 
owing to their dwarf and compact habit, require no support. (See cut.) . . .50 
1542 Campanula barbata alba. A new white-llowered variety of this fine herbaceous 
perennial species . 25 
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