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VIOLETS. 



The ground for these sweet flowers should be level, well cultivated and 

 thoroughly mulched with rotted manure or leaf mould. The plants should 

 be from runners, set out 1 to 2 feet apart, 3 to 5 feet between rows. They 

 require watering at least once a week, with an occasional sprinkling in 

 the evening or early in the morning. 



Princess of Wales. The foliage is very handsome, the flowers are 

 most exquisite and deliciously fragrant, and measure 1>£ inches across; the 

 color is a lovely violet-blue, and more beautiful than any other violet. The 

 stems are 10 to 12 inches long. 45c dozen. 



Two new violets, L,a France and Farquhar; see Novelties. 



Climbing Plants. 



ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. This charming, dainty climber 

 has branches which are finer than the fronds of the most delicate fern, and 

 spread out in all directions. It is a beautiful vine for the house, and noth- 

 ing can be finer for hanging baskets. It is invaluable for boquets, and is 

 very esthetic for the decoration of rooms, either in its green or dried state. 

 Small plants, 25c each; strong, 50c, 75c and $1.50 each. 



Sprengeri. This very beautiful new asparagus vine is one of the most 

 valuable introductions sent out in many years. It grows very rapidly and 

 forms handsome plants in a short time. The branches all start from the 

 roots, and in open ground on old plants, attain a height of 6 feet or more. 

 For several weeks in the year it is wreathed with innumerable white 

 flowers that grow in spikes from \y% to 4 inches in length; whose fragrance 

 is delighfful. For mixing with cut flowers or for decorative purposes it is 

 unequaled. It is one of the prettiest plants imaginable for hanging 

 baskets, or to trail from brackets or shelves. 10c, 25c to 50c each; specimen 

 plants, $2.00 each; small plants, $1.00 dozen. 



AMPELOPSIS Veitchii. "Boston Ivy." Entirely hardy in the 

 most exposed places; attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet in 2 or 3 years, 

 clinging to stones, brick or wood with great tenacity. For covering dead 

 trees, gateposts, boundry walls, etc., it has no equal. In summer, the 

 foliage is a rich shade of green, but in the fall it assumes the most gor- 

 geous tints of scarlet, crimson and orange, so dazzling as to be seen at a 

 great distance. 



RoyaJii The old foliage is large, leathery, dark green. The new 

 growth is a shining, bright red; foliage small, and hangs in long, beau- 

 tiful festoons, or creeps in long wreaths. It is gorgeous in the autumn. 

 15c to 25c each. 



Tricolor. Small foliage prettily variegated with white and pink; 

 beautiful for hanging baskets. It grows well outside, and is very hand- 

 some in boquets. 25c each. 



