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MARTIN BENSON, SWANWICK, ILLINOIS. 



Mnw W^epic^ii Pii^p? I Bii0WE^g. 



Aloes. Two sorts ; Vulgaris and Spicata. 75 cts. and jjSi each. 



AUamanda Cathartioa. A magnificent climber ; can be grown in bush form if desired. 



Covered almost all the year with clusters of great velvety yellow flowers, three inches 



in diameter. $1.50 each. 

 Agave Sisalana (Sisal Hemp) and American. 50 cts. each. 

 " Variegata. 75 cts. each. 



" Seed. Thirty species mixed ; per packet, 50 cts. 

 Cerljera Thevetia. Flowers rich golden yellow, jtt each. 

 Cordia Selbastina. Large cordate leaves, with immense trusses of flaming red flowers ; 



will bloom the second year — one of the grandest plants grown, and of easy culture. 



jfi.50 each. ' 



Erythrlna Herbacea (Coral Tree.) Extra blooming plants. 50 cts. 

 Ficus Aurea. Florida Rubber Tree. 50 cts. 



Gardenia Florida (Cape Jessamine.) Extra fine plants. 50 cts. 

 Pancratium Caribbseum. Large clusters of white fragrant flowers all summer ; very 



fine and choice. 75 cts. 

 Plumeria Alba. The famous Frangipani of the West Indies. Immense bouquets at the 



end of the branches. $2 each. 

 Tecoma Stans. Magnificent flowering shrub ; a fine bedding plant. 75 cts. 



POINCIANA (Barbadoes Flower Fence)— 



Pulcherrima. Delicate orange and red flowers, spreading fern-like leaves ; a 



magnificent plant. $1.50 each. * 



Gilliesii. Yellow ; long purple stamens. $1.50 each. 



Regia. The " Royal Poinciana." Has immense decompound leaves of a very dark 



rich green, and bears a perfect maze of orange-red flowers in May and June. 



Gives a striking tropical eifect, and is one of the most magnificent plants in 



existence ; extremely rare and scarce. I3 each. 



.^®~The above three plants should be grown by all Florists. They form most majestic 



objects, with, their ample canopy of spreading fern-like leaves and magnificent flowers. I 



have probably the only stock to offer of this grand plant in the north. Ready from April to 



July. 



NATIVE FLORIDA PLANTS. 



I can supply a great variety of Florida plants, such as Palms, Ferns, Air plants, etc. 



They are very desirable, and rarely seen in the north. 

 Palmettos, Cabbage and Saw. Very ornamental. 



Fine plants. 50 cts. each ; very large, $1 each. 

 Zamia Integrifolia. An extra fine ornamental 



Palm. Large plants, |i. 50 each. 

 Tillaudsias. [Air Plants.) Very curious; several 



species. 50 to 75 cts. each. 

 Epldendrums, and other Orchids. 75 cts. to |i each. 

 Carolina Yellovp Jessamine. Very beautiful. 50 



cents each. 

 Yucca, FUamentosa and AloifoUa. 50 to 75 cts. 



each. 

 Ferns in Variety. Sword-Fern, Golden Polypodi- 



um, Hart's Tongue Fern, etc., eight or ten species. 



35 to 60 cts. 



As I have a collector in South Florida I can sup- 

 ply the above and many other fine plants in small or 

 large quantities much cheaper than can be obtained 

 from an); other northern nurseryman. Will be glad to 

 furnish large quantities to florists and others very cheap 



AIR PLANT. 



SEEDS. 



I can supply to order seeds of all sorts of rare plants, fruits and flowers, from all: parts 

 of the world. Write and let me know what you want, and I will give prices. 



