NEW SWORD FERN, 



Nephrolepsis 



Compacta. 



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In our estimation this variety is the 

 finest of all Sword Ferns. It is of a free, 

 strong growing, compact habit, attaining, 

 when fully grown, a height of about two 

 feet. The fronds are of a dark green col- 

 or, very rich, of upright growth, with just 

 sufficient arch in them to make them 

 graceful. For house culture or for win- 

 dow gardening we don't know of any other 

 variety that would give the same satisfac- 

 tion and which we could recommend so 

 highly. Price, 15 cents each. 



ARAUCARIA EXCELSIA. 



[Norfolk Island Pine.) 

 Various names have been suggested for 

 this grand plant to p'Opt-rly convey to the 

 mind the apnearnnre of it. Some have 

 called it the "Christmas Tree Palm,' 1 from 

 its resemb anceto aCnristmastret; others 

 have called it the ''Star Palm," because 

 the leaves are arranged to form a perfect 

 star, but no descriptive name can give an 

 adequate idea of its beauty. It has deep 

 green, feathery foliage. arranged in whorls, 

 rising one above che other at regular dis- 

 tances; its symmetry of form, grace and 

 beauty of foliage are unequaled in the 

 vegetable kingdom. It is easily grown in 

 the house and is highly ornamental. It re- 

 quires the same culture as the Palm. In- 

 deed as a decorative plant for the house 

 this is one of the handsomest and most 

 serviceable plantsin ourcollection Extra 

 fine plants, 15 to 18 inches high, $2 

 each; 12 to 15 inches high, $1.50. 



ALYSSUM. 



(DOUBLE SWEET.) 



A very great advance on the single 

 Alyssum. It is indispensable as a en' 

 flower, being a beautiful white, and very 

 fragrant. A very useful edging plant. 

 Continues to bloom till November, as 

 light frosts do not injure it. Also fine for 

 Winter blooming in the house. Elegant 

 for baskets, vases or window boxes. 

 Price, 6 cents each; three for 13 

 cents. 



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ANEMONE, "WHIRLWIND." 



One of the most beautiful ot hardy herbaceous plants. It 

 commences to open its lovely, pure white blooms, three inches 

 across, in August, and continues to increase in beauty until cut 

 by frost. They are entirely hardv and should not be transplant- 

 ed more than is necessary. We consider this a good acquisition 

 and cannot recommend it too highly. Price, 1 5 cents each, 



DRACAENA INDIVISA. 



For general decorative purposes this is one of the very best 

 plants we know. It is of graceful habit, an exceedingly rapid 

 grower, and is not affected by sunshine, storm or drought, ft 

 forms a Palm-like tree, and does equally well indoors or in open 

 ground. We specially recommend this lovely decorative plant. 

 It will come as near giving entire satisfaction as anything offer- 

 ed in this book. As a rule it sells for hieh prices. We offer it at 

 a popular price. Nice plants, 15 cents each; large plants, 

 25 cents each. 



GENISTA CANADENSIS, (Fountain of Gold.) 



This beautiful plant well deserves the great populaiity it haa 

 gained in the past two years. The drooping branches are cot- 

 ered with deli- 

 cate,sage-green 

 foliage, and 

 every twig is 

 tipped with a 

 long raceme of 

 exquisite, pea- 

 shaped blos- 

 soms of a pure 

 canary color, 

 almost hiding 

 the foliage, and 

 suggesting the 

 name'Fountain 

 of Gold.' A fine 

 companion for 

 Swainsonia 

 Alba. Price, 

 20c. each. dracjena indivisa. 



