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Otago Witness, Issue 2401, 8 March 1900, Page 6

BPISIALTIIS AID NOVELTIES W PLAITS *'* , , !!3 1< O"3?y*Ti3!DJC!l^r., .. t i %&^mm** Jfcl ■£2^mH mi^^m^ uite^&l vtfi Q HIMALAYA FAIHY GRASS. A hardy Perennial Grass, somewhat resembling 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 iato bloom about May. Writing about this Novelty, the Home Garden for June says : " The Golden l J Jumes 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 Ihe plants m the next few years." While the Australasian of June 10, 1899, says : "The Fairy Grass of the Himalayas will become, perhaps, the most popular of all the ornamental speoies." As we predict a lsrge demand'for tie Fairy Grass, intending purchasers should book their orders early to ensure their beiDg fulfilled. Fer plant, 2s. ftUDBECKIA— "GQIxBEN GLOW." A hardy herbaceous plant, with handsome foliage and flowers resembling a double Cactus Dahlia. The flowers, which measure two or three inches in diameter, are of a beautiful shaffe of yellow, and are borne on stems nine inches to fifteen inches in length t of much utility for cutting purposes, the floweTS lasting from a week to ten days if placed in water. This fine novelty, which dies down in the autumn and starts into growth again in. the spring, is one of the'best introductions of recent years, and will give every satisfaction to growers. Stock liruitec 1 . Plants, 2s 6d each. GENISTA" ANDREANA. The finest vanety of Genista yet grown, and entirely distinct from all others. The upper petals are clear golden yellow, forming a striking contrast to the rich velvety brownish scarlet of the lower petals, and making a brilliant and showy flower. Genista Andreana makes a fine specimen shrub, and- the plants now offered are strong, well grown, and flower-bearing. Each. Is 6& ; per dozen, 15s. WATSONIA O BBISNI. A beautiful pure white "Watsonia, the finest and most distinct of this splendid family. The flowers o£ this fine Watsonia are snow white in colour, and aye regularly arranged on; stalks branching off from the main stem, somewhat resembling the Gladiolus. In growth Watsonia O'Brieni is much stionger aud tallei than the common varieties, the flower stems under favourable circumstances ranging from four to five feet high. For cutting purposes it is incispeusable. Ench, "is ; per dozen, 10s. DOUBLE PRIMROSE-" CRIMSON VELVET." The name suggests the colour of the flowc-r, which is a rich deep crimson of a velvety texture, entirely distinct from sill other Pnmroses. Although not of recent introduction, the Double "Crimson Velvet" Primrose is so sca.rce that it may well be classed as a novelty. Selected plants, Is 6& each ;or Is 9d, post free. JUST IMPOETED FKOM JAPAN AND HOLLAND. ZiILIUBS AURATUM (the golden-rayed Lily of Japan). Of matchless beauty and fragrance. Each, 6& ; half dozen, 2S 6d ; dozen, 4s 6d, postage free. LILIUM LONGIFLORUKE GIGANTEUM. - Pure white, trumpet-shaped flower. Veij chaste. Each, Qd ; per dozen, ss, post free. SINGLE ANEMONES. Brilliant Scarlet, Is per dozen ; post freo. SINGLE ANEMONES. : " The Bride '" (white), Is per dozen ;'post free. SINGLE ANEB2ONES. Choice Mixed Coloms, 10d per dozen ; post free. It *♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•»♦♦*♦♦♦♦♦♦••♦€ SEED MERCHANTS, •