VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, .CALIFORNIA. 7 
Ivy Leaf. Double. Splendid mixed, 15c pkt. single mixed, 10c pkt. 
Apple Scented. 10c pkt. 
One packet of each of the above sorts of Geraniums, 75c. 
Genista Monosperma Pendula. 
Bridal Veil. One of the most beautiful half hardy shrubs in culti- 
vation. It forms a large plant with long pendulous, silvery green 
branches without foliage. They are finely divided, round and rush-like, 
and are draped most of the time, their entire length with small, pea- 
shaped flowers, which are borne on two little spikes, from 1 to 3 inches in 
length, alternating on opposite sides of the stems; they are very close to- 
gether, sometimes 15 flowers to a spike; are exquisitely fragrant. A 
plant three or four years from seed will covera space from 12 to 15 feet 
square or more. Ithas a cloud-like, misty effect that is very attractive. 
Nothing could be more beautiful for contrast in shrubbery on large places. 
It has been compared to a bridal veil. 10c pkt. 
Eldorado. A very pretty genista of spreading habit, completely 
covered with long spikes of soft, golden-yellow flowers most of the year. 
10c pkt. 
GLOXINIA. Grandiflora Crassifolia Erecta. Beautiful new 
varieties, of erect habit; greenhouse bulbs. 15c pkt. 
Emperor William. Dark violet, bordered white. 15c pkt. 
Defiance. Fiery Scarlet. Brilliant color. 15c pkt; one packet each 
SOG, GoOC; 
HAR DENBERGIA Alba. This beautiful plant, though not new, 
is still rare. It has handsome foliage and exquisite white flowers. It 
blooms from January to the last of March. The flowers appear at the 
axils of the leaves, and the entire plant is covered with spikes of small, 
round, snowy-white, pea-shaped blossoms. ‘The stems are very slender, 
and the spikes of bloom are from 3 to 5 inches long. It is one of our 
loveliest white winter-blooming shrubs, and would beinvaluable in the east 
for cut flowers. The seeds are slow to germinate, and should be soaked 
for 24 hours in water. Half hardy. 10c pkt. 
HEUCHERIA Sanguinea. A charming new plant, that formsa 
low-growing rosette of pretty leaves, surrounded by slender stems crowned 
with a number of lovelyairy, coralflowers. Beautiful for boquets; 10c pkt. 
HELIOTROPE. Very few people know that Heliotrope is quite 
readily raised from seed, and that young plants come into bloom very 
early. Those who grow flowers should have the pleasure of testing them. 
All varieties mixed. 5c pkt. 
Lemoines Giant Hybrids. The flowers of these varieties are 
larger than the ordinary heliotrope; the foliage is also larger, and the 
trusses immense, often six inches across, very beautiful shades of purple. 
Splendid mixed. 10c pkt. 
