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speak, ever living. A leaf placed in sand will produce many little plants. For fancy 



beds they are unapproachable; their long spikes of brilliantly colored flowers are 



very attractive. They can even be grown by any child. 



Hoveyii. Or the "Opal" Echeveria ; exceedingly beautiful, with leaves of a lovely 

 bluish opal tint, white, bluish-green and pink striped. It sports giving 

 leaves of different shapes, changing and mixing its colors variously; pretty yel- 

 low flowers. Small plants 15 cts.; larger 25 to 50 cts. ; small, extra selected, 50 

 cts. each; large, $1.00. 



Sanguinea. A fine sort, with red foliage and pinkish flower stems, surmouuted by 

 red and yellow flowers. Small plants, 15 cts.; larger, 25 cts. 



Beautiful blue-green foliage, edged red, and fine red flowers, name lost. 15 



and 25 cts. 



Metallica. A grand variety, with large foliage of a beautiful pearly lavender pink 

 color, a changeable metallic shade, that is a fine contrast to the tall spikes of the 

 waxen red flowers, with pinkish stems. Small plants, 25 cents each; larger, 

 50 cts. 



Secunda. Low-growing light green rosettes, fine for borders; pretty red flowers. 

 5, 10 and 15 cts. each; 50, 75 cts. and $1 00 per doz. 



Secunda Qlauca. Resembling the above, but prettier, with glaucous green leaves; 

 bright red flowers. 5, 10, 15 and 20 cts. each; 50, 75 cts. and $1.25 per doz. 



GASTERIAS. 



Resembling Aloes, and of somewhat the same habit of growth. Leaves mostly 

 tongue-shaped, some short, others long; all beautifully marked with raised white 

 spots, fine scarlet flowers, lined and tipped green. Four beautiful varieties, 15 to 50 

 cts. each. Showy specimens, 75 cts. and $1.00 each. 



HAWORTHIAS. 



Dainty little aloe-like plants of pretty and interesting forms; some with trans- 

 lucent leaves that are very beautiful. Easy to grow. Five sorts, 15 cts. to 50 cts. 

 each; 5 for $1.00. 



KbEINIA. 



Articulata. Or "Candle Plant." Large, round, fleshy stems of a pretty frosted 

 appearance, distinctly marked with curious designs; foliage cut like ivy, and 

 prettily tinted purple underneath; inconspicuous yellow flowers. 10 to 20 cts.;. 

 cuttings, 5 cts. 



Spiculosa. Tall growing species, stems about eighteen inches high, and not fleshy. 

 Leaves are terete in shape, resembling those of Othonna or "pickle plant," only 

 larger and two or more inches long. The whole plant is of a bluish color. 10 

 to 25 cts. ; cuttings 5 cts. 



JVIESEMBRIANTHEMUMS. 



From mesembria, mid-day, and anthemon, a flower; referring to the flowers 

 opening on sunny days. The leaves are variable in shape, sometimes thick and 

 fleshy, sometimes round and resembling the portulaca; frequently they are most 

 curiously formed. The flowers are white, blush, pink, rose, bronze-red, crimson, 

 magenta, and various shades of yellow. The petals of the flower radiate from the 

 center like the tentacles of the sea-anemone, and have a beautiful satin-like gloss. 

 They measure from three quarters of an inch to three inches in diameter. They are 

 fascinating plants and interesting to collectors. They will grow in any soil, and love 

 the hot sun and are especially suited to hot climates and for covering hillsides or bare 

 places, or drooping over banks or for borders. Cuttings root in sand very freely. 

 Any one can start them, thus securing collections very cheap. A plant in full bloom 

 is so completely covered with flowers as to be perfectly dazzling. Ten varieties. 15 

 to 50 cts. each. Cuttings of nine sorts 50 cts. Cuttings per hundred $3 00; per twenty- 

 five 75 cts. 



