GENERAL COLLECTION 



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Galadiurog. ^ 



FANCY CALADIUMS. 



Large quantities of- 

 these are now used for 

 summer and fall decora- 

 tion, and nothing can 

 equal the variety and 

 gorgeous coloring of 

 these ornamental leaved 

 plants when grown on 

 verandas or in situations 

 partially shaded. They 

 are easily grown, thriving 

 in pots or boxes in the 

 house or in shaded situa- 

 tions out-of-doors. The 

 bulbs should be dried off 

 in October, and kept in a 

 warm, dry place during 

 the winter. They should 

 be started into growth 

 about May 1st. (See cut.) 



30 cts. each; set 12 

 finest varieties for $3.00. 



Caladium Esculentiim. 



As a single plant for 

 lawns or large flower 

 beds it has no superior. 

 Commonly called "Ele- 

 phant's Ears." 



1st size bulbs, 50 cts. each, S4.50 per doz. ; 2d, 30 cts. each, $3.00 

 per doz. ; 3d, 15 cts. each, SI. 50 per doz. Extra size bulbs, SI. 00 each. 



CANNA EHEMANI. 



Entirely distinct from all other Cannas, its rich green, tropical 

 foliage resembling the Musa or Banana. Its greatest merit, how- 

 ever, lies in the flowers, which are three inches long and two inches 

 wide, of a glowing crimson color. They are produced in masses on 

 the summit of whip-like stalks, with 25 or 30 flowers on each. After 

 flowering in summer, the roots can be lifted and will bloom all 

 winter in the house. 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per dozen. 



CANNA INDICA. 



Plants used largely in sub-tropical gardening, for the grand effect 

 which their rich and varied colored leaves produce. They combine 

 the most striking tropical foliage, with flowers many of them equal 

 to Gladiolus. 15 cts. each ; SI. 50 per dozen. 



(For new Dwarf Ever-blooming Varieties, see page 114.) 



FANCY, COLEUS. 



Our stock of Fancy Coleus is unsurpassed ; many of the finest 

 varieties in cultivation originated with us, and we aim to keep only 

 such varieties as will give satisfactory results. 



12 distinct varieties, 10 cts. each ; S1.00 per doz. 



For varieties specially adapted to bedding in larger quantities, 

 see Bedding Plants on page 129. New varieties on page 121. 



f^ew Swarf (Z©Ieu£. 



Black Dwarf. 



It grows exactly like the 

 Alternantheras, attaining 

 a height of only from 4 to 

 6 inches. Color rich glossy 

 black. It is too dwarf in 

 growth to be used with the 

 ordinary Coleus; butwhere- 

 1 ever Alternantheras, Alys- 

 sums or other low growing 

 bedding plants are used in 

 "ribbon lines" or "carpet 

 bedding" this new Coleus 

 can be used with novel ef- 

 fect, and will no doubt be 

 used extensively as a 

 "Mourning" plant in ceme- 

 teries. Price, 15 cts. each ; 

 $1.50 per dozen. 



CROTONS. 



Plants which, from their beautiful leaf variegation, demand a 

 place in every collection of hot-house plants, or for summer bedding. 



Set 20 fine varieties : 1st size, SI. 00 each ; $15.00 per set. 2d size, 

 50 cts. each ; $7.50 per set. 



COLEUS, "BLACK DWARF. 



Iemafe. 



See a few of these in colors on front cover of Cata- 

 logue and descriptions on page 121. 



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~XS\ EXT to the Bose the Clematis is the 

 most popular flowering plant of the 

 da3 T ; entirely hardy, blooming during 

 the entire season, embracing great variety 

 of color, of the most beautiful tints of blue, 

 purple, lavender, scarlet, white, etc. ; double 

 and single — some of the flowers being six 

 inches in diameter, and from their wavy, 

 graceful contour, when wafted by a slight 

 breeze, the flowers resemble huge butter- 

 flies hovering among the green leaves. They 

 are all climbers, and, if trained carefully, 

 attain a height of from Ave to fifteen feet in one season. Being 

 grown in pots, they can be planted out with safety at any time in 

 the Northern States from April to June, or in the Southern States 

 from January to May. 



CLEMATIS HENRYII. 



This variety is a much stronger grower than most of the other 

 varieties, and is entirely hardy. Excellent for cemeteries, or where- 

 ever a hardy climber is desired. (See cut.) 



Large, strong plants, SI. 00 each ; S9.00 per dozen. 



2d size 75 " 7.50 " 



3d " 50 " 5.00 



CLEMATIS HENRYII. 



VARIETIES OF CLEMATIS. 



Languinosa Candida. Large, white, tinted lilac. 



Jackmani. (See cut, page 127, and special description, page 121.) 



Henryii. (See cut and special description above.) 



Crispa, " Blue Bells." (See special description, page 121.) 30 cents. 



Jackmani Alba. Grayish white. 



Lady Londesboro. Silvery gray, pale bars. 



Flammula. (Virgin's Bower.) White, fragrant. 30c. (See page 121.) 



Cocciiiea. Scarlet. (See special description, page 121.) 



The Queen. Deep lavender. (See page 121.) 



Sophia. Lilac purple. 



Sieboldi Hybrida. Lavender. 



Mrs. Baker. Silvery gray. 



Albert Victor. Deep lavender, tinted mauve. 



Fair Rosamond. Bluish white. 



Lady Redcliffe. Light lavender, wine bars. 



Lord Loudesborough. Rich mauve. 



Miss Bateman. White. 



Standishii. Violet blue. 



Duchess of Edinburgh. Double white. 



Lucie Lemoine. Double white, fragrant. 



Fortuneii. Double white, tinted blue. 



Sensation. Large, light mauve. 



Beauty of Worcester. Large, reddish mauve, wine bars. 



Price, 1st size, $1.00 each, except where noted. Set of 23 sorts 

 for S18.00. 



