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Fuchias of Distinct Types. 
“Crimson Trumpets.” A tree fuchia; a seedling from ‘‘Corym- 
biflora,’’ but much prettier, with large waxen flowers of a soft clear rose- 
red. They measure three inches in length. The arrangement of the 
sepals and petals is especially pretty. Very easily grown and always in 
bloom. ‘Their large corymbs of long flowers are very showy, and are fol- 
lowed by large dark berries. The foliage is large and velvety. 
Helene, A tree fuchias; a seedling from ‘‘Fulgens,’’? which it much 
resembles; of vigorovs growth, with long green foliage. The flowers 
hang in graceful panicles. The individual flowers measure 3 inches in 
length; color asoft orange-scarlet. Half of the sepals, the pistal, and 
tips of the unopened buds are a beautiful pea green. 
Mary. This is anew Fuchias of the Triphylla type. The plant is a 
profuse bloomer; the drooping flowers, over two inches long, are a bril- 
liant crimson scarlet, and stand out prominently against the dark 
foliage. The young foliage is veined with dark red and is very velvety. 
Altogether it is a very unique plant, and a fine addition to the flower gar- 
den, window garden or conservatory. 
Syringaflora. A variety of distinct habit and foliage, and very 
rapid growth, forms very large bushes, aud bears large bunches of lilac 
mauve flowers, about the size of lilac blossoms and very much resembling 
them. They harmonize well with the mbrilliant agenta Bougainvillea 
flowers. It makes fine large bushes aUd isa very showy plant. 
All fuchias 10c to 25c each; $1.00 to $2.25 doz. 
CHOICE FERNS. 
ADIANTUM Capillus Veneris. The native maiden hair fern; 
forms large plants in avery short time. Every one can grow it. 10c, 
25c, 50c each. 
CAPILLIS Veneris Magnifca. A tall extra fine variety of the 
above, with purplish-black stems and very handsome leaves. 25c, 50c to 
$1.00 each. 
Cuneatum. A dainty ‘‘Maiden Hair’’ fern, much used in cut flower 
work. 20c to 50c each. 
Gracillimum. A lovely maiden hair fern so full and graceful and 
dainty as to be called the “‘Mist Fern.’’ 
ADIANTUM WILLIAMSII or Golden Maiden Hair Fern, A 
very elegant and strong growing variety, with large yellowish fronds of 
yellowish green, with a golden powder on the underside; stems are black; 
and the plants grow 18 inches to 3 feet high, and by their great beauty 
excite universal admiration; a rare variety. 75c to $1.25 each. 
ALSOPHYLA Australis. An Australian tree fern; a magnifi- 
cent variety, hardy in Southern California in frostless locations. It bears 
magnificent fronds that measure 6 to 8 feet long, and 3 to 4 feet in width. 
$2.00 to $4.00 each. 
