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••THE LILY DAHLIA." 



This stately plant is a distinct species. It attains a height of 10 to 15 

 feet, and produces through the months of September and October innu- 

 merable large, single, drooping, lily-like flowers of a delicate pinkish 

 mauve color. The broad petals are 4 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 combination 

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

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

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

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

 into the depths of the bell-like flowers. Rare. 35c, 50c, 75c and $1.00. 



Fa.rf \igium Gra.nde. A very showy plant for the house, and very 

 easily grown. Valuable for bedding in partially shaded localities. The 

 great round leathery leaves start from the ground on long slender stems, 

 forming a most handsome plant. They are regularly marked with large 

 bright yellow spots. 15c, 50c, $1.00 to $1.50 each. 



Ficus R.epens. A valuable plant for covering walls or chimneys. 

 It is of creeping habit with pretty round leaves, and clings closely like ivy, 

 making a beautiful covering for ugly or unsightly objects; also pretty for 

 baskets. 10c each, $1.00 dozen. 



HEMEROCALLIS Auranticum. A magnificent, rich, fragrant, 

 orange-colored lily, with very large flowers measuring 5 or 6 inches across. 

 The foliage is handsome, and a well established plant in full bloom is a 

 beautiful sight; blooms almost perpetually. Hardy. 25c to 50c each. 



HEMEROCALLIS Kwanso, Double Flowering. Double varie- 

 gated orange lily. A perfectly hardy variety that blooms for months 

 during the snmmer and fall. It increases fast and makes very large 

 clumps. 10c to 25c each, 75c to $1.50 dozen. 



HYDR.ANGEA Magnificat. A splendid variety from Japan, 

 having very thick, large leathery leaves, two or three times as large as any 

 other variety. It bears enormous heads of blossoms, often measuring 30 

 inches in diameter. The individual flowers are very large and a beautiful 

 shade of pink. It is a mass of color and continues blooming for several 

 months after other varieties are resting. 15c, 25c and 50c each. 



Bldtck Stemmed, A very beautiful variety that has black stems 

 and a profusion of lovely flowers that come pink at first and change to 

 bright blue. 



HOYA Carnosa.. Climbing wax-plant. Has thick, fleshy leaves, 

 and bears umbels of beautiful flesh-colored flowers, like velvet. One of 

 the best plants for house culture, as it stands the extremes of heat and cold 

 better than most plants, and is not easily injured by neglect. Does well 

 in shaded places outside where there is no frost. 10c to 20c each; splendid 

 plants 50c to $1.00 each. 



