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



TENDER PLANTS— Continued 



Brugmansia, or Angel's Trumpet 



Here is a plant for the masses. It grows easily, blooms 

 freely, and the flower is something to be proud of. The Brug- 

 mansia blooms indoors in winter and in the garden in summer. 

 The plant has large, tropical leaves, with blooms eight inches 

 long by six inches wide at the mouth, resembling a trumpet, 

 hence the name, "Angel's Trumpet." Pure white in color and 

 as fragrant as a Jasmine. Blooming plants, 25 cents each. 

 Plants ready to bloom, 50 cents. 



Brugmansia, or Angel's Trumpet. 



COLEUS 



I have a collection 'of thirty kinds of the most distinct 

 sorts. Leave the selection of varieties to me, as it is hard to 

 describe the various tints. 



Price, 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, $3.00, you to pay the expressage. 



New Giant Fancy-Leaved Coleus, Christmas Gem. 



New Giant Coleus Christmas gem 



(Brilliancy, or Dr. Ross.) 



Leaves immense, eight to twelve inches long, looks like a 

 Rex Begonia, and just as beautiful. Cannot be excelled as a 

 pot plant. The name aptly describes the appearance of this 

 variety, which belongs to the giant-leaved section ; of strong, 

 vigorous habit, growing from two to three feet high, with 

 leaves often nine to ten inches long, which are of bright car- 

 mine, shading off to a deep maroon, the margin being yellow 

 and green, the whole leaf having a rich velvety luster. Price, 

 20 cents each. 



CROTONS 



Nothing can excel 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 deco- 

 rative and exhibition purposes. They are used extensively as 

 bedding plants, for which purpose they are exceptionally well 

 adapted. They should be planted in full sun, in a position 

 where they can be more liberally supplied with water, which 

 develops the most wonderful coloring in the foliage. Undoubt- 

 edly the njost interesting and showiest bedding in our Spring- 

 field yards the past few years was made with this plant. They 

 are fine for basket or vase work. Where I used to sell doz- 

 ens I now ship thousands. Leave the selection of varieties 

 to me. I can supply twelve choice kinds. Fine plants, 12 

 cents each, three for 30 cents, $1.00 per dozen. 



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 contrast beauti- 

 fully with the waxy-like blooms, which come in pink, white, 

 rose, carmine and variegated shades. No garden is complete 

 without them, as they are also 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 artificial heat as possible. When 

 set with flower buds' great care must be taken in watering — 

 when left too dry the buds are sure to drop. I offer splen- 

 did plants, bushy, well-grown specimens, and all in splendid 

 health. The varieties are the best extant, the pick of a conti- 

 nental 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 my Camellias are double-flowered. I 

 can supply fifteen sorts other than the twelve named at same 

 price, all fine varieties. 



CHANDELERI E LEG A NS— Lively red, spotted pure white. 

 COUNTESS LAV1NIA MAGGI— Pure white striped red. 

 DONKELAARI EUGENE LIZE— Clear red, spotted with white. 

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



white. 

 IL TRAMENTO — Carmine striped white, very rich. 

 MARGHANTA CALEONIE— Fine red maculated with white. 

 MADAME LEBOIS— Clear red. 

 NOBILISSIMA— 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. Ethereally beautiful. 



MARGUERITE DAISIES 



Marguerite Daisy, MADAME GAILBERT — This is one of the 

 finest new plants that has ever been introduced. Nothing 

 can be imagined that is finer. All know the old varieties of 

 Paris Daisies, how beautiful and much sought after for dec- 

 oration of all kinds. This new variety blooms constantly, and 

 will produce ten blooms to the old variety's one. Nothing is 

 so airy and graceful as these blossoms of large white petals 

 showing a yellow disc. Price, 10 cents each. 



Marguerite Daisy, ETOILE d'OR — The new yellow Paris Daisy, 

 similar to Madame Gailbert, but a rich golden color. The 

 two varieties go handsomely together. Price, 10 cents each. 



Blue Marguerite Daisy, AGATHEA COELESTIS — This is a 

 grand variety, producing flowers of bright blue. A solid 

 color. Very desirable. Price, 10 cents each, 

 the three Marguerites for 25 cents. 



EUPHORBIA SPLENDENS 



Or Crown of Thorns. 

 A curious plant with thick fleshy stems which are covered 

 with stout, sharp thorns, many an inch long. The foliage is 

 bright green, and the flowers are a beautiful coral-pink. Very 

 pretty when in bloom and a great curiosity at any time. Soon 

 makes handsome plants. Legend says this is the plant the 

 Savior was crowned with. Price, 15 cents each. 



