MISS MARTHA HISER, FLORIST, URBANA, OHIO. 



Sweet-Scented Violets 



Price, 10 Cents Each; 3 for 25 Cents, Except Where Noted. 



NEW DOUBLE YIOLET FARQUHAR. 



HARDY DOUBLE ENGLISH VIOLET-This violet is en- 

 tirely hardy, perfectly double, a deep violet purple color, 

 deliciously fragrant. Surpasses the well known Marie 

 Louise in richness of color. 



MARIE LOUISE-To contrast with white, I offer this 

 double, deep, bluish purple, sweet-scented variety, re- 

 cently introduced. Desirable for pot or gardens. Plants 

 hardy and bloom freely. 



NEW FRENCH VIOLET, PRINCESS OF WALES— It is rec- 

 ommended by the introducers as the best violet in exist- 

 ence. It is of hardy, vigorous growth, and wonderfully 

 free-blooming; the stems are ten to twelve inches long. 

 Large healthy and heavy foliage; grand single flowers of 

 true blue color, of a round, svmmetrical form, nearly as 

 large as Pansy blossoms and delicately fragrant. Strong 

 plants 15 cents each, or 2 for 25 cents; 5 for 50 cents. 



f VIOLETS are perfectly hardy, and when planted out 

 y) doors a shady situation should be selected; a 

 V light coveringof leaves or litter will prove very 

 beneficial. For Winter-blooming indoors keep in 

 a cool situation and water freely. By observing these 

 simple instructions you can have a bountiful profus- 

 ion of these fragrant and dainty little flowers. 



I will quote you special prices on fifty or one hun- 

 dred lots. Write for them. 



FARQUHAR— A beautiful, new, double Violet; strong 

 and healthy grower; perfectly hardy and free flower- 

 ing, producing in the greatest abundance lovely deep 

 and double flowers of delicious fragrance, borne on 

 long stems; the flowers of splendid size, nearly as 

 large as Calfornia. Price, 15 cents each; 2 for 25 

 cents. 



LADY HUME CAMPBELL, the New Ever-Blooming Vio- 

 let— This grand new Violet is a true perpetual bloomer 

 and enormously productive ; the flowers are very large, 

 often the size of a half-dollar, perfectly double, like 

 little Roses; very fragrant and of the most lovely 

 azure-blue color. 

 LUXONNE, New— Of the same size as the California, but 

 appears nearly double in size, as the petals all open out 

 fiat; it appears like a big blue Pansy bloom, and has the 

 advantage of flowering continuously from early in Sep- 

 tember until April. It is of a beautiful rich but soft violet- 

 purple color, with strong, stout stems, and very fragrant. 



SWANLEY WHITE or QUEEN OF FRAGRANCE— This 



beautiful new double White Violet is unquestionably the 

 finest double violet in existence, and is a decided acquisi- 

 tion to even the smallest collection of plants. 



THE CALIFORNIA— Grand, new variety. It is a sturdy 

 grower, with dense, heavy foliage, entirely free from dis- 

 ease. Flowers single, intensely fragrant. Color, a clear 

 violet-purple that does not fade. The flowers are as large 

 as a silver dollar, are borne on stems ten to twelve inches 

 long. 



SPECIAL OFFER— For 50 cents I will send you the entire set, 8 Violets. 



ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, OR EMERALD FEATHER— A 



most desirable new species, especially useful as a pot 

 plant for decorative purposes or for planting in suspend- 

 ed baskets; fronds frequently 4 feet long, a rich shade of 

 green. Most useful for cutting, retaining their freshness 

 after being cut for four weeks. An excellent house 

 plant, succeeding well in any position. Price, 10 cents 

 each; 3 for 25 cents. Large specimen plants, 50 cts. each. 

 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, or LACE FERN— One 

 of the handsomest of my foliage plants. The leaves are 

 a bright green, gracefully arched, as finely woven as the 

 finest silken web, lasting and retaining their freshness 

 for weeks. I consider it the most valuable plant I have 

 for this purpose, surpassing Maiden Hair Fern in grace, 

 fineness of texture and richness of color. Price, 15c. each, 

 2 for 25c. Large specimen plants, 50c. each. 



Primuia, Chinese Fringed Primrose. 



Few house plants afford better satisfaction than this. 

 It requires to be kept cool; a north window suiting it 

 best. Care should be taken in watering that no water 

 gets on the buds, as it causes them to rot. 



PRIMULA ALBA— Single, white. Price, 8 cents. 



PRIMULA ROSEA— Single, pink or red. Price, 8 cents. 



Four varieties of the Chinese Fringed Primroses for 25c. 



Primula Obconica. 



This is a charming plant for Winter. In 

 fact we know of none that is better adapted 

 to home culture than this one. It is not 

 susceptible to changes of temperature that 

 most plants are subject to. It bears its del- 

 icate sprays of a delicate pink and white in 

 the greatest profusion. It is certainly ele- 

 gant. Price, 10 cents each, or three for 

 25 cents. 



The "Baby" Primrose, Primula Forbesii. 



A very attractive variety,, blooming most 

 profusedly during the Winter and Spring, 

 in fact it blooms continuously for nine 

 months. The sprays of rosy lilac flowers 

 are very graceful and exceedingly useful 

 for cut flowers. It is easily grown in the 

 house. Should be planted or set outdoors 

 in the shade from June to September and 

 rested. Price, 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



GRACEFUL FERNS. 



Price, 15 Cents Each, Except Where Noted. 



DAVALLIA STRICTA — One of the finest Ferns for grow- 

 ing as a decorative plant or planting out. The fronds are 

 of a strong texture and of a very beautiful shade of 

 green. 



PTERIS ARGYREA— (Silver Fern)— A very showy, strong 

 growing Fern, with variegated foliage: fronds large, 

 light green with a band of silvery white down the center 

 of each, very distinct. 



PTERIS TREMULA, or SHAKING FERN— One of the finest 

 Ferns for house decoration, growing very rapidly and 

 throwing up large, handsome fronds. Easily grown and 

 very popular. 



NEPHROLEPSIS CORDATA COMPACTA— It is a strong 

 grower of compact habit, attaining a height of two feet 

 when fully matured. Its fronds are of a dark green, of 

 erect growth, having just enough arch to make them 

 very graceful. Price, 20 cents each; large size, 50 cents 

 each. 



ADIANTUM CUNEATUM— The popular 

 Maiden Hair Fern. Very beautiful and 

 graceful. 



SWORD FERN— (Nephrolepsis Exaltata)— 

 This beautiful Fern is excellent for outside 

 planting in shady borders. It is a very fine 

 plant for hanging pots or baskets on the 

 piazza in Summer, and conservatory or win- 

 dow in Winter. Price, strong plants, 15 and 

 25 cents. Large plants, 50 cents each; Extra 

 large specimen plants, $1.00 each. 



"THE BOSTON SWORD FERN" — Nephro- 

 lepsis Exaltata Bostoniensis. Differs from 

 the ordinary Fern in having much longer 

 fronds which frequently attain a length of 

 four feet. These fronds arch and droop 

 over very gracefully, on account of which it 

 is frequently called the Fountain Fern. 

 This drooping habit makes it an excellent 

 plant to grow as a single specimen on a 

 table or pedestal. Price, 20 cents each; 

 strong plants, 50 cents each. Extra large 

 BABY PRIMROSE specimen plants, $1.00 each. 



