MISS ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 



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Camellia Japonica 



camellia is considered the queen flower of the South, 

 and is called the "Japonica." During the month of May 

 immense trees can be seen in full bloom, making the most 

 gorgeous sights to behold. Their dark, shiny leaves con- 

 trast beautifully with the waxy-like blooms, whioh come 

 in pink, white, rose, carmine and variegated shades. No 

 garden is complete without them, as they are quite hardy 

 in the southern states and require no protection or care. 

 They are called the Royal Family of greenhouse plants. 

 Time of blooming is in winter and in early spring. Requires 

 a moderate and uniform temperature, with as little arti- 

 ficial heat as possible. When set with flower buds great 

 oare must be taken in watering — when left too dry the 

 buds are sure to drop. We offer splendid plants, bushy, 

 well-grown specimens, and all in splendid health. The 

 varieties are the best extant, the pick of a continental 

 collection. Plants two to two and one-half feet high, $1.00 

 each; the set of twelve distinct kinds for $10.00; any four 

 for $3.75. All our Camellias are double-Howered. We 

 can supply fifteen sorts other than the twelve named at 

 same price, all fine varieties, by express at your expense. 



CHANDELERI ELEGANS — Lively red, spotted pure white. 



COUNTESS LAVINIA MAGGI — Pure white, striped red. 



OONKELAAKI EUGENE I.IZK — Clear red, spotted with 

 white. 



DUCHESS DE CAZI — Carnation-pink, veined rose, border- 

 ed white. 



IE TRAMENTO — Carmine, striped white; very rich. 



MAKGHANTA CALEONIE — Fine red, maculated with 

 white. 



MADAME EEBOIS — Clear red, 



NOBIUISSIMA — A better white than Alba Plena; much 

 freer in bloom. Extra pure white. The grandest of all 

 Camellias. 



PRESTON ROSE — Color beautiful transparent rose; grand. 



PRINCESS BACCIOCHI— Dark red. 



PRINCESS CLOTHILDE — Clear pink, striped red. 



SACO NOVA — Delicate transparent pink. Etherially beau- 



tiful. 



Crotons 



Nothing can excell the beauty and richness of coloring 

 that is found in this class of plants. They are beautiful 

 pot plants for the conservatory, making very handsome 

 specimens for decorative and exhibition purposes. They 

 "are used extensively as bedding plants, for which purpose 

 they are exceptionally well adapted. They should be plant- 

 ed in full sun, in a position where they can be more liber- 

 ally supplied with water, which develops the most wonder- 

 ful coloring in the foliage. Undoubtedly the .most inter- 

 esting and showiest bedding in our Springfield yards the 

 past few years was made with this plant. They are fine 

 for basket or vase work. Where we used to sell dozens 

 we now ship thousands. Leave the selection of varieties 

 to us. We can supply twelve choice kinds. Fine plants, 

 15 cents each; three for 40 cents; six for 75 cents; 12 for 

 $1.25. 



Fuchsia, or Ladies' Eardrops 



Price, 15 cents; the set of four for 50 cents. 



BLACK PRINCE: — This is, without question, the very finest 

 Fuchsia grown for the amateur to cultivate. It makes 

 a shapely bush, is robust in growth, free from disease 

 and insects, and is probably the freest in blooming. We 

 have seen specimen plants six feet in height and four 

 feet across loaded with thousands of bright buds and 

 blossoms of a beautiful waxy carmine or pink color. 

 Certainly a plant of easy culture. 



ENFANT PRODIGY — A grand Fuchsia; bright red sepals, 

 deep purple corolla. 



MONSTROSA — Of the largest size; scarlet sepals, double 

 snow-white corolla. 



SPECIOSA — Habit erect and compact, presenting a de- 

 cidedly neat and attractive appearance as a pot plant, 

 the fine star-shaped flowers are produced in profusion, 

 and begin when plants are quite young. The flowers are 

 three inches or more in length; tube and sepals bright 

 rose, corolla brilliant carmine; it blooms quite freely. 



Coleus — General Assortment 



We have a collection of thirty kinds of the most dis- 

 tinct sorts. Leave the selection of varieties to us, as it is 

 hard to describe the various tints. 5 cents each; any six 

 for 25 cents; any twelve for 50 cents; twenty-five distinct 

 varieties for $1.00. 



These are all good bedders, standing the hot sun without 

 losing their color. Price of Coleus by the hundred when 

 sent by express, $3.50, you to pay the expressage. 



Camellia Japonica. 



Leopard Plant 



(FARFUGITJM GRANDE). 



A decidedly striking and effective plant. Is also known 

 as the Leopard Geranium. Fine for house culture; easy to 

 grow. Also fine out of doors, hardy as far north as Ten- 

 nessee. Leaves ten to twelve inches across, distinctly 

 marked with creamy-white and yellow spots. 40 cnts each. 



Oleanders 



These old-fashioned shrubs are becoming immensely pop- 

 ular again. We are growing and selling them by thous- 

 ands. No plant makes more handsome specimens in tubs 

 for the veranda or yard. Can be wintered in the cellar. 

 Except where noted, 15 cents each; the set of four Olean- 

 ders for 50 cents. 

 I.UTEA — Has double primrose-yellow flowers of a lovely 



shade, also fragrant. Scarce. 

 ROSEA — Has double pink flowers. The old favorite. Very 



sweet. 

 ROSEA VARIEGATA — Foliage is green, deeply edged with 



yellow; pink florets. 20 cents. 

 LILIAN HENDERSON — Has double white flowers of" the 



largest size. Fragrance like the old double pink. Scarce. 

 The four different colors of Oleanders for 50 cents. 



Emperor Pansies 



Our Emperor Pansies are the best the world produces. 

 They are the choicest large-flowering sorts, both of Euro- 

 pean and American growers. It has been our aim to make 

 this the finest strain of this favored flower in existence. 

 5 cents each; six for 20 cents; 35 cents per dozen; forty 

 for $1.00, net. 



Beautiful Dwarf Ornamental 



Otaheite Orange 



This valuable and distinct variety of the Orange family 

 is a dwarf, compact grower, with glossy deep green foli- 

 age, which has a decided odor of the Orange Tree of Flor- 

 ida, and is exceedingly floriferous, producing a wonderful 

 profusion of pure white flowers of the most delicious fra- 

 grance, identical with the much-sought-for blooms of the 

 Southern Orange groves. Otaheite fruits immediately 

 after flowering, bearing fruit about one-half the size of 

 the ordinary Orange, retaining in a marked degree their 

 sweetness. This unique Orange cannot be equalled as a 

 winter-blooming pot plant for house culture. Requires 

 but little sunlight, and flowers and fruits when but twelve 

 to fifteen inches high. As a pot plant this lovely dwarf 

 Orange is on* of the most novel and beautiful that can be 

 grown. With a couple of plants you can have an abun- 

 dance of the far-famed delicate and fragrant Orange-blos- 

 soms. We have grown a large stock of clean, vigorous 

 plants of this beautiful Orange that will bloom and fruit 

 at once. We commend it to our friends as a novelty of 

 sterling worth and merit. Fine plants, 15 cents each; 

 strong plants, 25 cents each; extra large, strong plants, 

 ready to bloom and bear profusely, 50 cents each. 



