SEEDSWOMAN AND FLORIST. 



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VIOLETS 



THE SWEETEST FLOWER THAT GROWS. 



10 cts Each; 3 for 25 cts, Except Where Noted. 



THE ENTIRE SET OF 8 



FARQUHAR— A beautiful, new-double Violet; strong 

 and healthy grower; perfectly hardy, and free flowering; 

 producing in the greatest abundance lovely deep and 

 double flowers of delicious fragrance, borne on long 

 stems. 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 lit- 

 tle Roses; very fragrant and of lovely azure-blue. 



LUXONNE, New— Appears like a big blue Pansy bloom, 

 and has the advantage of flowering continuously from 

 early in September until April. It is a beautiful rich 

 but soft violet, perfect color, with strong stout stems, 

 and very fragrant. 



MARIE LOUISE— To contrast with white, I offer this 

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

 ly introduced. Desirable for pots or gardens. Plants 

 hardy and bloom freely. 



KINDS FOR 50 CENTS. 



SWANLEY WHITE OR QUEEN OF FRAGRANCE— This 



beautiful new double White Violet is unquestionably the 

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

 sition to even the smallest collection of plants. 



THE CALIFORNIA— A sturdy grower, with dense, heavy 

 foliage. 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. 



HARDY DOUBLE ENGLISH VIOLET— This violet is en- 

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

 deliciously fragrant. 



NEW FRENCH VIOLET, PRINCESS OF WALES— Recom- 

 mended as the best violet in existence; of hardy, vigor- 

 ous growth, and free-blooming; stems 10 to 12 inches long. 

 Large, healthy and heavy foliage; grand single flowers; 

 true blue color, symmetrical form, nearly as large as a 

 Pansy blossom and delicately fragrant. Price, 15 cents; 

 2 for 25 cents. 



GRACEFUL FERNS. 



Price, 15 Cents Each, Except Where Noted. 



ADIANTUM CUNEATUM— The popular Maiden Hair 

 Fern. Very beautiful and graceful. 



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 beautiful shade of green. 



PTERIS ARGYREA— (Silver Fern)— Avery 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 house decoration, growing very rapidly 

 and throwing up large, handsome fronds. Easily grown 

 and very popular. 



NEPHROLEPSISCORDATACOMPACTA— It is a strong 

 growing 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 

 graceful. Price, 20 cents each; largesize, 50 cents each. 



SWORD FERN— (Nephrolepsis Exaltata)— This beautiful 

 Fern is excellent for outside planting in shadv borders. 

 It is a very fine plant for hanging pots or baskets on the 

 piazza in Summer, and conservatory or window in Win- 

 ter. Price, strong plants. 15 and 25 cents. Large plants, 50 

 cents each. Extra large specimen plants, $1.00 each. 



"THE BOSTON SWORD FERN"— Nephrolpesis 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 grace- 

 fully on account which it is frequently called the Foun- 

 tain 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 

 specimen plants, $1.00 each. 



BLACK CALLA, ARUM SANCTUM, Solomon's Lily, or the 

 Black Calla of Palestine— This magnificent flower often 

 measures one foot in length and five to eight inches in 

 width. Beautifully shaped and turned, sweet scented. 

 The color is of the richest velvtey purple black, while the 

 outside is of pleasing green. Sure to bloom if planted in 

 rich soil two inches below the surface. Price, 25 cts. each. 



CALLA, SPOTTED-RICHARDIA ALBA MACULATA-This 

 plant is always ornamental, even when not in flower, the 

 dark green leaves beautifully spotted with white. In 

 other respects the plant is the same as the old favorite 

 White Calla, excepting being of smaller habit. Price, 15 

 cents each. 



CALLA, WHITE OR LILY OF THE NILE-Thisold favor- 

 ite is too well known to require any description. I offer 

 dry roots, as they are superior for forcing and Winter- 

 flowering purposes; they come into bloom quickly and 

 require less room— making less foliage. Price, extra large 

 dormant roots, 25 cents each; first size, 15 cents each; one 

 year old plants, 8 cents each. 



NEW CALLA, LITTLE GEM— This Uttle pigmy rarely 

 exceeds twelve inches in height and blooms most abun- 

 dantly. The flowers are not more than half the size of 

 the common variety, and therefore can be used with 

 telling effect in bouquets. It is in every way superior as 

 a house plant to the larger growing variety. Price, 15 

 cents each; extra large bulbs, 35 cents each. 



ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, OR EMERALD FEATHER-A 



most desirable new species, especially useful to grow as 

 a pot plant for decorative purposes or for planting in 

 suspended baskets. The fronds are frequently four feet 

 long, are of a rich shade of green, and most useful for 

 cutting, retaining their freshness after being cut tor 

 weeks, An excellent house plant, as it withstands dry 

 atmosphere and will succeed in almost any position. 

 Price, 15 and 25 cents each. 



SANSEVERIA ZEALANICA— A beautiful plant, especially 

 adapted for the decoration of drawing rooms and halls, 

 as it stands drought and dust with impunity, and re- 

 quires scarcely any water. The leaves are very beauti- 

 fully striped crosswise, with broad white variegations on 

 a dark background. Fine plants, 10 and 25 cents each; 

 extra large specimen plants, 50 cents each. 



SILVER STRIPED PEPEROMIA— So thick a#& wavy-like 

 are the leaves of this parlor gem that nearly everyone 

 takes it to be an artificial plant. The leaves are distinct, 

 variegated white and green, and have the appearance of 

 being powdered with frosted silver. Price, 10 cents 

 each. 



OTAHEITE ORANGE— This valuable and distinct vari- 

 ety is a dwarf compact grower wtih glossy, deep green 

 toliage, producing a wonderful profusion of pale white 

 flowers of the most delicious fragrance, identical with 

 the much-sough t-f or blooms of southern orange groves. 

 Fruits immediately after flowering, bearing fruit about 

 one-half the size of an ordinary orange, retaining in a 

 marked degree their sweetness. Can not be equaled as 

 a winter-blooming pot plant for house culture, of easy 

 culture. Flowers and fruits when but twelve to fifteen 

 inches high. Price, 10 cents each; large, strong plants, 

 to bloom and bear profusely at once, 25 and 40 cents 

 each. 



ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, OR LACE FERN— One 



of the handsomest of our foliage plants. The leaves are a 

 bright green, gracefully arched, and as finely woven as 

 the finest silken web, lasting and retaining their fresh- 

 ness for weeks. Price, 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



ARAUCARIA EXCELSA, Norfolk Island Pine— Various 



names have been suggested for this grand plant to prop- 

 erly convey to the mind the appearance of it. Some have 

 called it the "Christmas Tree Palm" from its resemblance 

 to a Christmas tree; others have called it the "Star 

 Palm." Deep green, feathery foliage, in whorls or tiers, 

 raising one above the other at regular distances; its sym- 

 metry of form, grace and beauty of foliage are unequal- 

 ed. Easily grown in the house; highly ornamental. Ex- 

 tra fine plants, $1.00 and $2.00 each; genuine stock. 



INDIA RUBBER TREE, FICUS ELASTICA— Large, smooth 

 leathery leaves, evergreen foliage. One of the finest 

 house plants grown; plants attain large size and tree 

 shape. Each new leaf is enclosed in a long, coral-red 

 envelope looking like a great, red flower bud. Fine for 

 lawn, bay window or house decoration. Thrives under 

 any condition in dark or light rooms. Price, fine, strong 

 plants, 50 cents each; large plants, $1.00 by express. 



CYPERUS — The well-known Umbrella Plant. Price, 

 10 cents each. 



JASMINE GRANDIFLORUM— Flowers pure white, star- 

 shaped of exquisite fragrance. Price, 10 cents each. 



JASMINE, MAID OF ORLEANS— This plant I place as 

 peer over existing sorts. Easy culture, fine grower.good 

 bloomer, elegant fragrance, and waxy appearance. 

 Price, 20 cents each; large plants, 40 cents. 



JASMINE GRACILLIMUM— Dense clusterof pure white, 

 fragrant flowers. Price, 10 cents each. 



JASMINE REVOLUTUM— A yellow-flowered Jasmine, 

 nearly hardy and exquisitely fragrant. Price, 10 cents 

 each. 



CAPE JASMINE— Well known flower for its delicate 

 fragrance and beauty of its flowers, white and double. 

 Price, 15 cents each. 



JASMINE, GRAND DUKE OF TUSCANY-Very easily 

 grown, even small plants bearing a profusion of very 

 double, cream white flowers, having a delicate perfume. 

 Price, strong plants, 20 and 50 cents each. 



