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four feet high, which are literally covered with large, pure white flowers three 

 inches across. They are highly prized for cutting purposes, and last in water 

 tor fully a week in perfect condition. They flower in the late summer, and are 

 very effective for garden decoration. 15 and 25 cts. 



CUPHEA Llavae. ^The Tri-Colored Cuphea). The flowers are tubular in shape, 

 about two inches long, and combine three distinct colors in each flower, scarlet, 

 white, and blue. In bloom continually. 10 cts. each. 



COLEUS. Choice strains, comprising many splendid beauties. 10 to 25 cts. each; 

 $1 to $2 per dozen. 



CAMELLIAS. These fine varieties are imported from Japan. Pure white, shell 

 pink, scarlet and variegated. $1.25 to $2.00 each. 



Sassankora. A species of Camellia which deserves particularly to be known. The 

 flowers are produced from early in September to December. Foliage and 

 flowers much smaller than Camellia Japonica. The flowers of many sorts are 

 deliciously fragrant. The following varieties are the choicest. Early Snow, 

 white, double, profuse bloomer; Carmine, double; Rose and White, variegated; 

 White and Red, spotted. The single varieties are charming. $1.25 to $2 each. 



DAHLIA Imperialis. (The Beautiful "Lily Dahlia"). This stately plant is a dis- 

 tinct species. It attains a height of 10 to 15 feet, and produces through the 

 months of September and October innumerable large, single, drooping, lily-like 

 flowers of a delicate pinkish mauve color. The broad petals are four inches long, 

 and recurve, giving a bell-like appearance. There is a maroon ring around the 

 yellow center, and a delicate edge around the maroon, making a charming com- 

 bination of colors . The foliage is spreading and quite large. Nothing can 

 exceed the grace and beauty of these fairy-like blossoms seen from a distance, 

 as they swing and sway in the breeze. Nothing more lovely can be imagined 

 than the delicate effects as one stands at the base of the plants and looks up into 

 the depths of the bell-like flowers. Rare. Blooming tubers 50, 75 cts. and SI. 00. 



ERYTHRINA Crista Galli or "Coral Tree." A magnificent shrub, with hand- 

 some spikes of large, splendid, pea-shaped flowers, in shades of red and maroon. 

 It makes a fine tree in California, and is most show}- and brilliant when in full 

 bloom. In the east it can be taken up and wintered in the cellar, as it is dorm- 

 ant in winter. 25 to 50 cts. each. 



NEW DOUBLE FEVERFEW. Elegant perennial that grows with fine-cut foliage, 

 spreading from the center, near the ground. The charming double flowers, in 

 rose, red, pink and white, are thrown up on long stems 12 inches above the 

 leaves. They measure 2 l / z inches or more across, and last for three weeks. Very 

 rare and beautiful. 25 cts. each; four sorts, 80 cts. 



FARFUGIUn Grande. A very handsome foliage plant, with large, roundish green 

 leaves, handsomely spotted' with bright yellow. It makes a fine bedding plant. 

 and likes bright sunshine. 25 to 50 cts. each. 



Variegata Alba Like the above, only variegated with irregular white mark- 

 ings. 25 to 50 cts. each. 



F1CUS REPENS. A trailing or creeping variety, with small foliage; useful for 

 baskets. 15 to 25 cts. 



FORGET=ME=NOT. 10 cts. each. 



fUCHSIAS. 



Cape Fuchsia, "Phygelius Capensis. " A distinct new species, blooming from .May to 

 late autumn. It bears long spikes of showy, scarlet, drooping, tubular flowers. 

 Will grow anywhere. Entirely different from any other variety. 10 cts. 



