MISS ELLA V. BAINES, The Woman Florist, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 



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General Collection, Tender Plants 



Plants in this list will not stand the frost 



Asparagus Sprengeri 



(The Emerald Feather Fern) 



A most desirable species, especially useful to grow as a pot plant for 

 decorative purposes or for planting in baskets or vases. Fronds are 

 frequently four feet long of a rich shade of green and most useful for 

 cutting, retaining their freshness for weeks after being cut. It will make 

 and excellent house plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere and will suc- 

 ceed in almost any situation. 15 cents each; strong plants, 40 cents 

 each. 



Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 



(The Lace Fern) 



This graceful climber has to a great extent taken the place of the once 

 popular Smilax in all fine decorations. It possesses the advantage of 

 being much more graceful. Its foliage being finer than that of the most 

 delicate Fern, and it will last for weeks after being cut. Excellent house 

 plants, succeeding under almost any conditions; by pinching back, may 

 be grown as a bush plant. 15 cents each. Strong plants, 40 cents 

 each. 



Achania Malvaviscus 



(Baby Hibiscus or Bishop's Hat) 



Intense scarlet flowers resembling a Bishop's nat. Splendid bloomer 

 in pots and used extensively in South for hedge or division fence. 15 

 cents each. 



Aloysia Citriodora 



(Lemon Verbena) 



This plant has the most fragrant foliage of any plant grown. The 

 fragrance is that of the Lemon. 15 cents each. 



SAbelia Grandiflora (Arbutus Shrub) 



Abelia Grandiflora 



(The Arbutus Shrub) 



This is one of the prettiest of all shrubs. Has small shiny leaves like they were glazed. Bears 

 its bell-shaped pure white flowers in the greatest profusion all summer long, deliciously fragrant. 

 This shrub is perfectly hardy south of Kentucky. We would advise our customers in the South 

 to plant this shrub for hedges. 15 cents each ; strong plants, 35 cents each. 



Acalypha Sanderii 



(The Comet or Chenille Plant) 



Very striking with its long ropes of chenille fringe, rich magenta red and literally covering 

 the plant. 20 cents each. 



Acalypha Triumphans 



The handsome bronzy red foliage plant. 

 In the open ground it fairly glistens. A 

 handsome plant for bedding. 20c each. 



Ageratum 



(Blue Star) 



The queen of all blue border plants — 

 growing compact and literally covered 

 with its rich blue flowers. 15 cents each ; 

 6 for 85 cents; $1.60 per dozen. 



Acalypha Sanderii 



Asparagus Plumosus 



My order of roses, gladioli, etc., 

 arrived in excellent condition today and 

 opened up giving the usual pleasure and 

 satisfaction your firm generally gives. 

 Many thanks. 



Joseph Cooke, 



Canada. 



Ageratum Blue Star 



