CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



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ROSA RUUOSA 



ROSA RUGOSA. 



A very interesting variety of Japanese origin, forming sturdy bushes whicli 

 are clothed throughout the entire season with handsome, glossy green foliage 

 and clusters of single flowers of large size, which are delightfully fragrant. The 

 flowers are succeeded in the fall by bunches of large, brilliant red seed pods, 

 which in themselves are highly ornamental. The seed pods remain on the 

 plants throughout the winter months, forming a strilcing contrast to the 

 dreary surroundings. 



Rugosa Alba — A very ornamental shrubby Rose; leaves large and glossy; 

 flowers single, pure white. 



R. Rubra — Beautiful crimson single flowers produced in great abundance 

 and succeeded by large redl)erries; very ornaraeutal. Each, 25c.; per doz., $2.50. 



SEEDLING PLANTS. 



From Our Superb Strains of Seeds. Strong, Healthy Plants of Each. 



Asters — Ail colors. 



Antirrhinum (Snap Dragon) — In variety. 



Balsam (Lady Slipper)— In variety. 



Calendula (Cape Marigold) — In variety. 



Celosia (Cockscomb) — Best sorts. In pots, ea,ch, 10 cts.; per doz., $1.00. 



Dianthus — All colors. 



riarig^old — African and French varieties. 



flignonette — Leading varieties. In pots, each, 10 cts.; per doz., 81.00. 



Nasturtium— Tall and dwarf sorts. In pots, each, 10 cts.; per doz., $1.00. 



Pansies — We make Pansy culture a specialty, producing fine plants from 

 our superb strains of seed : all colors. Price, each. 10 cts.; per doz., 50 cts.; 100 

 for $3.50. 



Petunia— Finest single varieties. In pots, each, 10 cts.; per doz., 81,00, 



Phlox Drummondii— All colors; very choice. 



Stocks — In variety. 



Verbenas— Our stock of these popular bedding plants is large and in excel- 

 lent condition. Named Varieties— Of these we have a very fine assortment, all 

 the choicest kinds. Price, each, 10 cts.; per doz., 75 cts.; .50 for $2. ,50; 100 for 

 S5.00. Our selection. Seedlings (our raising)— Grown from our choicest seed, 

 containing the finest varieties of all colors. Price, each, 10 cts.; per doz., 60 



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cts.; 50 for 2.00; 100 for $4.00. 



Zinnias— All colors ; very choice sorts. 

 Price, except where noted, each. 



' cts.; per doz., 25 cts. 



MEMORIAL ROSE-Rosa Wichuriana. 



A most remarkable, perfectly hardy climbing or creeping Rose. 

 which adapts itself to almost any situation, growing equally well in 

 sun or shade. Admirable for covering rocky or barren slopes, stone 

 walls and trellises, an excellent bower plant. Flowers about 2 

 inches in diameter, single, produced in clusters ; color white, with a 

 golden yellow disc. Strong plants, each, 25 cts.; per doz., $2.50. 



NEW HYBRID WICHURIANA. 



Inhabit the same as Rosa Wichuriana; perfectly hardy. The 

 foliage is finely cut, of a leathery substance, and dark shining green. 

 They bloom profusely, and the flowers are delightfully fragrant and 

 last a long time in perfection. 



Manda's Triumph — A luxuriant grower, with fine foliage; 

 flowers double, white, sweet scented and produced in clusters. 



Universal Favorite— Of vigorous habit; flowers double, of a 

 beautiful rose color, very fragrant. 



Pink Reamer — A strong grower, with single bright pink fiowers, 

 which shade to a silvery white center, with orange stamens; very 

 fragrant. 



Price, each, 25 cts.; per doz., $2.50. 



ENGLISH SWEET BRIAR. 



- The true Eglantine, with fragrant leaves. Perfectly hardy. 

 Strong three-year old plants. Price, each, 50 cts.; per doz., $5.00. 



LORD PENZANCE HYBRID SWEET BRIAR. 



Crosses between the English Sweet Briar and the various old- 

 fashioned Garden Roses. All perfectly hardy, the foliage retaining 

 the delicious fragrance of the English Sweet Briar, in addition to 

 which they all have prett.y single or semi-double flowers. 



Amy Robsart — A profuse bloomer; color deep rose. 



Brenda — Pretty blush color, with golden anthers. 



Lady Penzance— Beautiful soft copper tint, shading to .yellow 

 at the base of the petals; flowers and foliage deliciously fragrant. 



Lord Penzance— Soft fawn shade, changing to delicate pink; a 

 profuse bloomer, very fragrant. 



Lucy Ashton — White, with pink edges: blooms freely. 



Meg Merriiies— Very flne crimson; of robust habit; free 

 bloomer. 



Strong 2-year-old plants, each, 50 cts.; per doz., $5.00. 



VINES AND TRAILING PLANTS. 



For Vases, Hanging Basl<ets, Etc. 



German Ivy — Each, 10 cts. 



Ground Ivy (New Variegated Variety) — A very handsome plant, and well 

 adapted for vases or baskets. Each, 10 cts. 



Isolepis — A. fine basket plant. Each, 10 cts. 



Lobelia — For baskets or vases, also extensively used for edging flower beds, 

 several of the varieties being admirably adapted for that purpose. Each, 10 cts. 



Lophospermum — Almost unequaled for vases; a stronggrower. Each, lOcts. 



riaurandia — White and purple; charming plants for vases and baskets- 

 Each, 10 cts. 



riadeira Vine — For vases or trellises. Each, 10 cts. 



Tradescantia (Wandering Jew) — Indispensable for vases and baskets; in 

 variety. Each 10 cts. 



Tropseolum (Nasturtium) — Very desirable climber and excellent vase 

 plants. Each, 10 cts. to 20 cts. 



Vinca— Green and variegated varieties, for vases and baskets. Each, 10 

 cts. to 25 cts. 



Vinca Hinor (Myrtle)- Extensively used in cemeteries for covering graves. 

 Each, 10 cts. to -25 cts. 



NOTE.— All of the above plants listed at 10 cts. each we sell at $1.00 per doz.: 

 those at 25 cts. each are $2.50 per doz. 



FLOATING AQUATIC PLANTS. 



Water Hyacinth (Eichorniacrassipes major) 

 — An interesting and beautiful aquatic, floats 

 on the water by means of curious inflated 

 bulbous formations at the base of the leaves. 

 The flowers are borne on spikes 6 to 8 inches 

 long like a Hyacinth, but much larger, the in- 

 dividual flowers being 2 inches across, very 

 chaste and delicate, color a beautiful rosy 

 lilac. Easily grown in the lily pond or in 

 tubs. It makes a charming house plantgrown 

 in a shallow glass dish or aquarium, and sim- 

 ply allowed to float on the surface. Replenish 

 the water as required . Each, 20c. ; per doz. ,82.00. 



Water Lily Plants — We have in stock a 

 complete collection of the various Water 

 Lilies which of recent years have become so 

 common in our public parks. The Nymphaeas 

 can be grown successfully in tubs on the lawn 

 during summer, and are very attractive. 



Nymphsea Zanzibarensis Azurea and 

 Rosea — Each, 50 cts. 



Prices and varieties of other Water Lilies 

 on application. 



Z^MPH^i ZANZIBARENSIS. 



