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are beautifully variegated green and bright yellow. It makes a nobleclump in twoor three 
years, is a striking contrast of color attracting immediate attention, the eanes when mature are 
4 inches in diameter. $250. 
B.No. 11 A common variety from Japan that was imported several years ago with a Japanese 
name, and which we have been unable to identify. It is very easily grown and sends out a crop 
of runners every year in all directions that sprout at each joint, coming up in straight lines like 
little squads of soldiers. It attains a height of 18 or 20 feet, has numerous dark green leaves 
that start out on thick branches near the ground, it is a half pyramidal in shape; diameter of 
the plant is abont three feet- It forms a sort of grove or thicket and makes a fine wind break, 
or beautiful screen or back ground. It gives numerous eanes like fishing poles, 144 inches 
in diameter. These are invaluable for the garden. Weuse them for plant stakes and rustic 
work, and for little fences around beds of choice plants, to keep out pet dogs or cats. They are 
about two feet high, with redwood uprights and three bamboos attached lengthwise by wires. 
The effect is very pretty, and the plants are safe. This bamboo is the most useful and easily 
grown of any variety we have. It is useful also for pot plants and will take the place of a palm. 
A large group is very stately and beautiful like a little forest of trees. The roots are quite 
heavy. 2ac, 50c and $1.00. : 
B. Henonis (Phyilastochis.) 15 to18 feet high. A distinct Japanese variety of pyramida} 
shape. The light, stiff branches start out quite low, and are graduated tothe top, leaves lght 
green, stems heavily knotted. A stately and rare plant contrasting wel! with others of different 
habits of growth. 50e to $1.00. 
B. Aurea (Phyllastochis.) Resembles the above but is of heavier, taller growth, the stems 
are yellowish. 50c and $1 00. 
B. Dendrocalamus Strictus. An immense bamboo of India, having solid eanes. It reaches 
an enormous height and forms splendid clumps of great beauty. The strong, solid eanes are of 
eonsiderable value. It stands more cold than any tropical Bambos we know of. 
Miniature Bamboos. Fine for pots or baskets and very pretty for covering the ground. 
B. Arundinacea. 12inches. This very rare pretty bamboo has small bright yellow stems 
and beautiful golden and green variegated leaves. It is very handsome, fine for baskets and 
vases. 25¢ to 50¢ each. 
B. Arundinacea Fortunei. An upright sort with knotted stems and fine small leaves 
daintily variegated green and white 12 inches high. 25e to 50c. 
SEEDS OF CACTI AND SUCCULENTS. 
CACTI FROM SEED.—It is a delight to wateh their growth from the time that the seed 
sprouts, until it develops into a spiny ball or column, and sends out its satiny blossoms. The 
seeds are all sizes, from a small pea toa grain of mustard seed. They should be planted almost 
on the surface in pots or cigar boxes, half filled with potsherds or gravel, with a couple of inches 
of sand, well watered and: kept covered with glass. They generally sprout within ten days or a 
month. Itis surprising to see the size of a plant that has come from a very small seed. They 
are beautiful little things; the most delicate colors, pale green, soft pink or pale yellow, and 
pure white; round or oval, and resemble precious gems. ‘hey will grow well in the sand for 
two or three months or until large enough to transplant well, when they should be planted in a 
compost of loam, sand and leaf mold mixed with broken charcoal. They must always be given 
good of drainage. 
Hybridized Seed of Cereus, 25c pkt.; C. Triangularis, 15e pkt.; C. Bonplandi, 25e pkt.; 
C. Atopurpureus, 25c pkt.; C. Martianus, 25e pkt.; C. Splendens, 10e pkt.; C. Pink Night 
Bloomer, 25c pkt.; C. Lamprochlorus, 25e pkt.; C. Tortuosus, 15c pkt.; Phyllocactus choice 
mixed, 25e pkt.; Epiphylliums choice mixed, 25ce pkt.; Echinocaectus choice mixed, 15e pkt.; 
Echinocerus choice mixed, 15e pkt.: Cactus choice mixed, 10e pkt. One each of all these, $2.00. 
Gasterias choice mixed, 10e pkt.; Aloes choice mixed, 10e pkt.; Aloe Hanburyana, 1d5c pkt.; 
Agave Filamentosa, 15¢ pkt. 
RARE. SUCCULEN EPLANES: 
No class of plants are more interesting than nature’s carved and sculptured forms decorated 
mm wondrous patterns and colored in rarest tints. Dainty bits of carving that have the surpris- 
ing habit of bursting into charming bloom. Among the most attractive are Echeverias, Sem- 
pervivaums, Aloes, Rochea, Haworthias, and a long list of others fresh from the studio of the 
