Miss Ella V, Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio. 



WHY NOT BUY YOUR FLOWERS OF A WOMAN 



HHE cultivation of flowers is an occupation pre-eminently suited to a woman. All flower growers realize that if it were not for 

 the ladies patronizing them but few of them would be in the business, for out of every hundred customers for plants 

 fully ninety-five are women. I knew this before I embarked in the business six years ago, and I also knew that a woman 

 J would help one of her sex that was struggling to make a living. While my venture was made with fear and trembling, 1 am 

 glad tosaythatl have prospered far beyond my expectations. Each year has shown a notable increase in my sales. To do 

 this I have paid strict attention to business and it is self-evident tbat-I have pleased my patrons. I would esteem it a great favor if 

 each customer of mine would speak a good word for me to her neighbors and friends who cultivate flowers. This would be a great 

 help to me and a favor that I would appreciate greaily. Each oue of you knows of some one who buys flowers. Speak to them about 

 my plants. Send me their names, and I will be glad to mail thorn my catalogue. 



If you have been dissatisfied for any cause with any order pined with me. please let me know what the trouble is and I will en- 

 deavor to rectify Hie same. I started out to sell the very best plants that could be grown and at a reasonable price. Please notice 

 my remarkably low prices. 



Compare my prices with other dealers; it will be a revelation to you. These cheap prices do not mean poor plants, but I 

 Can assure you they are much better plants than others offer at much higher prices. 



ETRY ME WITH AN ORDER AND BE CONVINCED.: 



ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— The Emerald 

 Feather. 



ACALYPHA SANDERII. 



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ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 



A most desirable new species, especially useful to grow as a 

 pot plant for decorative purposes, or for planting in suspended 

 baskets. The fronds are frequently four feet long, of a rich 

 shade of green, and most useful for cutting, retaining their fresh- 

 ness for weeks after being cut. It will make an excellent house 

 plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere, and will succeed in al- 

 most any situation. 8 cents each. 



ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, The Climb- 

 ing Lace Pern. 



This graceful climber has, to a great extent, taken the 

 place of the once popular Smilax in all fine decorations. It pos- 

 sesses the advantage of being much more graceful— its foliage 

 being finer than that of the most delicate Fern — and will last for 

 weeks after being cut, the whole plant being of a bright, cheer- 

 ful green. It is an excellent house plant, succeeding under al- 

 most any condition lO cents each for tine plants. 



AGERATUM PRINCESS PAULINE. 



A novel new variety of dwarf, compact habit rarely exceeding 

 feight inches in height. Its peculiarity consists of both blue and 

 white being combined in the same flower the body ofthe Sower 

 being white while the stamens forming ai outer ring are sky 

 blue, giving the flower a pretty variegated appearance. 5 

 Cents each. 



New Ageratum, STELLA GURNEY. 



It is a decided improvement in color, being the deepest blue 

 yet introduced, and is exceptionally free flowering, not only in 

 Summer, but the year round. Ageratums are useful lor borders 

 also for baskets and vases. These two varieties are grand. 10 

 cents each. 



ACALYPHA SANDER II- 



Acalypha Saaderii.— This plant goes under various names, 

 such as -Chenille Plant,'' 'Philippine Medusa.'' "Comet Plant." 

 ' Dewey s Favorite Flower," "Bloody Cat Tail," etc. Without 

 doubt the most sensational new plant introduced for many 

 years, and one ofthe most striking flowering ornamental plants 

 we have ever seen. It is of strong, free growth, with large, 

 dark green leaves, from each axil of which rope-like spikes, 

 from one to two feet long and nearly one inch thick, are 

 gracefully suspended, as shown in my illustration, which con- 

 veys buta faint idea of the beauty and distinct warm coloring 

 of this splendid acquisition. But the remarkable floriferous- 

 ness and the great size of the spikes of flowers (compared to 

 the plant) are fairly well shown. The plant s inflowerthey ear 

 round, and is as easily grown as a Coleus. simply requinnc a 

 warm temperature to develop its full beauty. Fine plants, 

 l'i cents each. 



Acalypha Triutnphatis.— This is a very ornamental bed- 

 dmg plant, the foliage being bronze, crimson and green. Very 

 beautiful. Grows rapidly. 8 cents each. 



Acalypha Margitiata —A charming variety Deep green foli- 

 age, with a distinct margin on the edge of each leaf of bright 

 pink. Lovely. 8 cents each. 



ALTERNANTHERAS. 



These are the 1'Ule dwarf red and yellow plants that only 

 srow a few inches high and are used to make letters, designs or 

 borders for beds I offer two kinds, red and yellow. 5 cents 

 each; 50 cents per dozen; by express, $3.50 per hun- 

 dred. 



ALOYSIA CITRIODORA.-Lemon Verbena. 



This plant has the most fragrant foliage of any plant grown 

 The fragrance is that ofthe Lemon. One plant will scent up a 

 Whole-yard. Grows rapidly. Exquisite 5 cents each. 



