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SPECIALTIES AND NOVELTIES FOR 1888.

FUCHSIA--PHENOMENAL.
(See cut.)
The largest Fuchsia that has yet come to our notice, even larger than Champion of the World; short tube and sepals of a rich reddish crimson color; corolla very full and double, of a beautiful azure violet, flaked with red. The accompanying illustration will give some idea of the extraordinary size and beauty of the flower. Too much cannot be said in its favor, and all who love flowers should have at least one plant. It will attract universal attention in any collection. Plants each 25 cts. postpaid.

VERBENA, HENDERSON'S NEW MAMMOTH.
The characteristics of this new strain of Verbenas, are that when well grown, every flower truss measures over nine inches in circumference, while the single florets are as large as a twenty-five-cent piece; the plant also has the peculiarity of being more vigorous in growth than the ordinary Verbenas. This great improvement in size is certain to increase the popularity of the Verbena. It is altogether distinct and surprisingly beautiful, the colors of which present the same wide range as the ordinary type. Per pkt. 25 cts.; strong plants per doz. $1.

Snow-Queen Candytuft.
This is an entirely DISTINCT SPECIES from Spain, and is of MARVELOUS BEAUTY. It is an ANNUAL and grows VERY RAPIDLY, quickly coming into bloom and REMAINING IN FULL FLOWER FOR THREE MONTHS. The very handsome tufted, pure white flowers are produced in such GREAT ABUNDANCE that each plant resembles a BALL OF SNOW, and would seem, at a little distance, to be a single mass of white. It bears but little foliage, which is almost entirely invisible. The flowers are invaluable for BOUQUETS. The Snow-Queen grows VERY REGULARLY, and is unequaled for ribbon beds, borders, and for massing alone in a bed, while even a single plant is a most attractive object. Per pkt. 10 cts.; 6 pkts. for 50 cts.
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PHENOMENAL - THE LARGEST FUCHSIA IN EXISTENCE.

HENDERSON'S ZEBRA ZINNIAS.
Without exception this is the most beautiful and brilliant selection of Double Zinnias we have ever seen. All the flowers produced from the seed we offer will not be striped, but a large percentage of the plants will be; those that are self-colored will be found brilliant in the extreme. An interesting characteristic of the ZEBRA ZINNIA is a tendency shown by some of the plants to throw out a branch on which the flowers are self-colored, while all the other blooms are variegated or striped, making a striking and unique contrast. The flowers of this selection are perfect in shape, and as evenly imbricated as a Camellia. Mixed colors, per pkt. 10 cts.

FUCHSIA--FRAU EMMA TOPFER (Synonym-STORM KING).
This variety is of German origin, and is undoubtedly the best double white Fuchsia ever sent out. It is of strong, graceful habit, and bears its pure white double flowers in the greatest profusion. Unlike many of the other white varieties, it is free from disease, and under ordinary care, will yield satisfactory results. Plants 25 cts. each, postpaid.

GOLDEN DAWN GERANIUM.
Those knowing the GILDED GOLD or PROGRESSION will admit that they are the most marked varieties leading to the coveted yellow we so much desire; the variety we now offer is far in advance of those excellent kinds. Artists in color who have for the past two seasons seen it in flower declare it to be of a RICH GOLDEN ORANGE SHADE of the most brilliant hue - we need not add another word as to the color. The flowers are of the largest size, most perfectly shaped, in large trusses, opening freely at all seasons; the habit and growth is as free and robust as in any other variety. Awarded Certificate of Merit by the New York Horticultural Society. Plants 30 cts. each, postpaid.

PELARGONIUM-" Victor."
This variety has been grown, we believe, almost exclusively by the florists in the vicinity of New York for the past two years to supply the critical New York trade; and we take great pleasure in offering it this season for the first time, knowing it will give great satisfaction. The ground color of the flower is bright cherry pink, white at the base of the petals. The two upper petals are dark crimson maroon, almost black. The flowers are produced very freely and are immense in size, single florets exceeding in size a silver dollar BY ACTUAL MEASUREMENT. Plants 30 cts. each, postpaid.

DOUBLE GOLDEN MARGUERITE.
Nothing could be more showy than this beautiful new plant, either as a pot plant or bedded out. This plant might well be called the" Shower of Gold," as it is a perfect mass of rich, golden yellow flowers, the whole year round. Well-grown plants having as many as one hundred and fifty flowers on them at once. Plants 30 cts. each, postpaid.