The first is a very cool Maple (Acer sp. -- I'm not sure which), I saw along Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake in October.
The second is Heucherella 'Stoplight' -- I've always been somewhat disappointed with this plant, but was impressed with it's "fall colours" the other day when I saw it in our nursery.

Here's to the last bit of dirt under your nails for 2008.
I hope to post a bit re. some new plants for 2009 in the coming weeks.
MPD