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Otago Witness, Issue 2399, 22 February 1900, Page 6

SPECIALTIES AFD STO7ELTIIS IN PLANTS HIMALAYA FAIRY GRASS. A hardy Perennial Grass, somewhat resembline the popular Pampas Grass. The plumes are of a beautiful old gold colour, and delightfully soft and feathery. The, plant is easily grown, and comes into bloom about May. Writing about this Novelty, the Home Gai don for June says : c> The Golden Plumes are. in our estimation, superior to any other ornamental grass, and would make a lovely artificial feather for a lady's hat. We predict a great sale for the plauts in the next few years" While the Australasian of June 10, ISD9, says: '-The Fairy Grass of the Himalayas will become, perhaps, the most popular of all the ornamental species." As we predict a Ir-rge dematio for the Fairy Grass, intending purchasers should book iheir orders eaily to ensure their being fulfilled. I'er plaut, 2s. ELUBBSCKIA-" GOLDEN GLOW." A haidy herbaceous plant, with handsome fcliaga ani flowers resembling a double Cactus Dahlia. The flower?, which measure two or three inches iv diameter, are of a Beautiful shade of yellow, and are borne on stems nine inches to fifteen inches in length ; of much utility for cutting purposes, the (lowcis lasting from a week to ten days if place! in. water. Ibis fine novelty r which dies down in the autmuu and starts into growth again in the spriDg, is one of the best introductions of. recent years, and will give every satisfaction to growers. Stock limited. Plants, 2s 6d each. GENISTA ANDREANA. The finest variety of Uenista yet grown, and entirely oistinct from all others. The Tipper petals are clear golden ytllow, forming a striking contrast to the rich velvety brownish scarlet cf the lowor petals, ana making a brilliaut and showy flower. Genista Andreana makes a fine specimen shrub, and the plauts now offered are strong, well grown, and flower-bei.ring. Each, Is Sd ; per dozen, 153. WATSONSA O BRX3SNL A beautiful pure white Watsonia, the finest and most distinct of this splendid family The flowers of this fine Watsonia are snow white in colour, and are regularly arranged on stalks branching ofr from the main stem, somewh.tt resembling the. Gladiolus. In growth Watsonia O'Brieni is much stronger and taller than the common varieties, the flower . stems under favouiable circumstances ranging from four to five feet high. For cutting purposes it is incispensable. E -oh, Is ; per dozeD, 10s. DOUBLE PRIMROSE-" CRIMSON V3SLVST." The name suggests the colour of the flower, which is .'* rich deep crimson of a velvety texture, entirely distinct from all other Primroses. Although not of recent introduction, the Double " Crimson Velvet" Primrose is so scarce that it may well be classed as a uovelty. Selected plants. Is 6d each ;or Is 9d, post free. JUST IMPOPvTED FEOM JAPAN AND HOLLAND. LILIUBX AURATUM (the golden-rayed Lily of Japan). Of matchless beauty and fragrance. Each, 6d; half dozen, 23 6d ; dozen, 4s 6d, postage free. LILIUM LONGIFLORUM GIGANTBUM. Pure wtiite, trumpet -shaped flower. Very chaita. Each, 6d ; par dozen, 53, post free. SINGLE ANEMONES. Brilliaut Scarlet, Is per dozen ; post free. SINGLE ANEMONES. ■ " The Bride " (white). Is per dozen ; post free. SINGLE ANEMONES. Choice Mixed Colours, lOdper dozen ; post free. SEED MERCHANTS,