The following new varieties are brought out this spring, and are the property of M. Alge -taire of Mont Plairie, Lyons, France:

Aline Sisley (Jean Sisley) - Dwarf and compact growth; foliage small, zoned, deep green; flowers pure white, double, and of medium size. (Style of the single variety, Mme. Vaucher.) Price, 12 francs.

Alba Plana (Smith) - Flowers double white. Price, 10 francs.

Asa Gray (Jean Sisley) - Dwarf and robust grower, flowers large, double, chamois color, shaded with a lighter tint. This much desired color, approaching to that of the single variety, Gloire de Corbeny, created a sensation at the Universal Exhibition at Lyon.

Charles Lyell (Jean Sisley) - Dwarf habit; flowers double, of medium size; deep apricot color, edged white; an admirable variety.

Jeanne Alegatiere (Alegatiere) - Vigorous grower; foliage large, zoned; flowers large, full and well shaped; lilac rose, extra.

Exposition de Lyon (Alegatiere) - Vigorous habit; foliage medium size; flowers full, well shaped; magenta cherry, very brilliant.