. The Florists' exchange : a weekly medium of interchange for florists, nurserymen, seedsmen and the trade in general. a rich brightyellow, with sfripesand dashes of brightscarlet running through almost to theedge of the petals, producing a uniqueand bizarre effect. From Cataliiffiw , , Ia. Qloriosa—New Dwarf. The plants, while vigorous andhealthy, grow only from 18 inches to2 feet high, with broad niusa-likeleaves of a light, rich green. The magni-ficent Irussesof bloom, measuring fromOto 10 inches in height and from 20 to 24inches in circumference, are borne u
. The Florists' exchange : a weekly medium of interchange for florists, nurserymen, seedsmen and the trade in general. a rich brightyellow, with sfripesand dashes of brightscarlet running through almost to theedge of the petals, producing a uniqueand bizarre effect. From Cataliiffiw , , Ia. Qloriosa—New Dwarf. The plants, while vigorous andhealthy, grow only from 18 inches to2 feet high, with broad niusa-likeleaves of a light, rich green. The magni-ficent Irussesof bloom, measuring fromOto 10 inches in height and from 20 to 24inches in circumference, are borne uponshort, sturdy stalks. The individualflowers are from four to five inches indiameter. The magnificent flowers are of a richscarlet-crimson with a distinct goldenband around each petal. Although thesecolors are distinct, yet seem toblend and harmonize so thoroughlythat, as an enthusiastic admirer re-marked, tliey form a perfect symphonyof crimson and ait,! Co.,riiiliidelpliia : also listed by otheruTowers. NEW HYBRID GERANIUH, No. ii. (P. multibracteatum + P. Zonale.). l^ Peter Henderson a Co. Pelargonium multibracteatum is a dis-tinct and handsome species found inThibet and the warmer parts of si a. After innumerable attempts to hybrid-ize it with the imjjroved zonale bedding-geraniums, the raiser secured a singleviable seed, pollenized with the variety(Jettyslinrg. The result proves a com-plete fusion of the most desirable qualitiesof both ijarents, being largerin all its parts, and muchstronger in growth than3?S: multibracteatum. Thehand- ^ some pa Imatefoliage reaches flveinches in diameter, bornealoft on long graceful peti-oles, and is velvety green incolor, marked witha light zone. Theflowers are produced in thegreatest profusion on stiffstems, averaging nearly afoot long and are poised inlight airy umbels of fifteento twenty florets. The floretsare usual morethan an inchacross and of a brilliant butt
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