GENERAL COLLECTION. 



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DOUBLE ABUTILON, "Thompsoni 

 Plena." 



This originated in a "sport" from Thompsoni variegate. 

 It retains tie beautifully mottled yellow and green foilage of 

 "that variety, hut with perfectly double flowers, that resemble 

 in form a double Hollyhock: color rich deep orange shaded and 

 streaked with crimson. Sent out by us for the first time last 

 year. (See cut, page 108.) 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



ANEMONE JAPONICA, WHITE AND 

 PURPLE. 



Two varieties of one of the finest late flowering, hardy herba- 

 ceous plants. They begin blooming about the middle of Sep- 

 tember and continue in perfection until November, being one 

 of the last flowers seen in the garden. An excellent hardy plant 

 for cemetery pur-poses. Though not new, it is quite a scarce 

 pl?.nt. (See cut.) 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



NEW ALTERNANTHERA AUREA 

 NANA. 



In this new variety we have a plant which grows compact and 

 upright to a height of only four inches, and which becomes 

 bright golden yellow at once after being planted out, and re- 

 tains its color right through the season. The foliage is narrower 

 than the old variety, and the whole plant distinct and superior 

 in every respect. We predict for this new variety a popularity 

 equal to that of the crimson Parychoides major. 10 cts. each; 

 $1.00 per dozen. Special prices given on large quantities. 



ALTERNANTHERA PARYCHOIDES 

 MAJOR (Rainbow Plant). 



This grand ornamental foliaged plant is now grown in im- 

 mense quantities for "massing" and for ribbon lines. We 

 supplied 20,000 plants of it in one order for one of the Newport 

 villas in 1883, and the effect of this large mass of gorgeous 

 coloring of crimson, scarlet and pink contrasting with the green 

 lawn was the wonder of thousands. It has been well named the 

 Kainbow Plant, as, when seen at different angles, it presents 

 great variety of coloring. 

 -Price. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. Special rates on application. 



ALTERNANTHERAS. 



Plants with beautiful variegated foliage, growing from twelve 

 to twenty-four inches in diameter, and six inches in height, 

 used principally for ribbon lines, borders, or for forming carpet 

 beds ; the leaves are tinted, bordered, blotched, margined, and 

 variegated in almost every conceivable form, with the brightest 

 colors, bright carmine and crimson tints prevailing. 

 Aurea. Golden yellow. 

 Anioena. Leaves yellow, brown and rose. 

 Latifolia. Broad, smooth, autumn tinted leaves. 

 Mag~nifica. Leaves yellow, scarlet and green. 

 Parychoides. Leaves green , crimson and straw color. 

 Parychoides Major. The finest red. 

 Spathulata. Leaves tinted carmine and green. 

 "Versicolor. Leaves tinted rose and crimson. 

 Aurea Nana. (See special description.) 



10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz. ; set of 9 sorts for 75 cts. 



ALOYSIA CITRIODORA, 

 Lemon Verbena. 



A well known shrub, indispensable for the delightful fragrance 

 of its leaves in the construction of bouquets, etc. 

 10, 20 and 30 cts. each. 



ARMERIA MARITIMA, "SEA PINE." 



ARMERIA MARITIMA, "Sea Pink." 



This is the well known " Sea Pink." It is perfectly hardy; 

 does well in all situations; flowers bright pink, very useful for 

 bouquets. Flowers through the spring, summer and fall. (See 

 cut.) 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 



AMARANTHUS. 



(ready mat 15th.) 

 Nothing can compare with these during summer and fall for 

 the rich effects produced by the unusually bright and hand- 

 some coloring of their foliage; they are largely grown in masses 

 or in ribbon lines. They are tender annuals, and should not be 

 planted out until May 15th. 



Tricolor Giganteus- Scarlet, crimson and yellow. 

 Bicolor Ruber. Scarlet crimson. 

 Salicifolius. Willow leaved; crimson and yellow. 

 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



AUCUBA JAPONICA VARIEGATA. 



A half-hardy evergreen shrub, with rich, glossy green leaves, 

 with golden yellow spots; hardy south of Washington; well 

 fitted for centre of vases or baskets in shaded places in summer. 

 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



AMARYLLIS. 



Amaryllis Johnsonii $.75 



" Greviana 75 



" Atamasco 10 



" Aulica 75 



Set of i for $2.00. 



ALLAMANDA NERIFOLIA. 



A compact growing green-house shrub, having large, trumpet 

 shaped, bright yellow flowers, which are borne in great pro- 

 fusion nearly the entire season. 



50 cts. each; $4.50 per doz. 



ALLAMANDA HENDERSONII. 



A valuable green-house plaut, having large, deep yellow flow- 

 ers four inches in diameter. It can be trained to climb, or can 

 be grown in bush form, as desired. It blooms nearly the entire 

 season. A splendid plant. 



30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



ANTHERICUM REPENS VITATUM 

 VAR. 



Leaves variegated with white and green stripes ; one of the 

 best plants for hanging baskets or out-door bedding. 

 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 



ALTHEA FRUTEX VAR. 



(Variegated leaved "Rose of Sharon.") 



A variegated leaved variety of this popular shrub, with the 

 leaves distinctly margined with pure white ; flowers purple ; 

 grows to a height of 10 to 12 feet: hardy shrub. 



1st size, $1.00 each. 



2d " .20 " $2.00 per doz. 



The plants reached me in prime order; please accept thanks for the "extras." 



C. B. SHOEMAKER, Pottstown, Pa. 



