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l APANESE ANEMONES (Haray. 

 . . ANEMONE JAPONICA . . 



A distinct and beautiful species; flowers 2)^ inches in diam- 

 eter ; bright purplish rose, with golden yellow centre, borne in 

 great profusion from September to November. Height, 2)^ 

 feet; habit neat and compact; very desirable in beds or mixed 

 borders. Price, 25c. each, $2.25 per doz. 



. . ANEMONE JAPONICA ALBA . . 



A variety of the preceding, and a charming contract ; flowers 

 pure white, centre golden yellow, resembling in a general way 

 a Water Lily. Price, 25c. each, $2.25 per doz. 



. . AGERATUM, STELLA GURNEY . . 



This variety originated with Mr. James Gurney, of the Mis- 

 souri Botanical Gardens, where it has been used extensively as a 

 bedding plant the past three summers. It is a decided improve- 

 ment in color, being the deepest blue yet introduced and is 

 exceptionally free flowering, not only in summer but the year 

 round. Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. 



. . AGERATUM, PRINCESS PAULINE . . 



A most distinct and novel variety of dwarf, compact habit, 

 rarely exceeding five inches in height, its peculiarity being that 

 both colors, blue and white, are combined in the same flower, 

 the body of the flower being white, while the stamens are of a 

 light skj'-blue; one of the most distinct new bedding plants. 

 Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. 

 Ageratum, Cope's Gem, Deep porcelain blue, dwarf. 

 Ageratum, White Cap. Pure white, very pretty. 



Price, 10c. each, 3 for 25c., $1.00 per doz., S4. 00 per 100. 



. . ASPIDISTRA LURIDA VAR. . . 



A beautiful plant, with large, lance-shaped leaves, finely 

 variegated with clear, cream-colored stripes. An elegant win- 

 dow or conservatory plant of the easiest culture. Price, 1st 

 size, $1.50 each ; 2d size, 75c. each. Plain green variety, 5Qc.ea,ch. 



ORNAMENTAL ASPARAGUS 



^ RAUCARIA EXCEL SA 



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Greenhouse climbing or drooping plants of rare beauty; they are 

 specially suited for window gardening. 



SPRENGERI. A most desirable species, exceedingly useful and 

 ornamental as a pot plant to grow on a shelf in the window, or on 

 a pedestal in the sitting-room, or to droop from baskets ; the fronds 

 are frequently four feet long, a rich shade of green, retaining their 

 freshness for weeks after being cut. A fine house plant, as it witli- 

 stands dry atmosphere. (See cut.) Price, from 8-inch pots, SI. 00 

 each ; from 6-inch pots, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. Young plants 

 from 3-inch pots, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



Plumosus Nanus. (Climbing Lace Fern.) Bright green leaves, gracefully arched, and as 

 finely woven as silken mesh, retaining their freshness for weeks when cut. Largo 

 plants, 50c. each, $1.50 per doz. Plants from 3-inch pots, 20c. each, $2.00 per 

 doz. ; from 2-inch pots, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz. 



Tenuissimus. Very fine, filmy foliage. A handsome climbing plant for the window. 

 Plants from -l-inch pots, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. Young plants, 10c. each, $1.00 doz. 



AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS. C'.^'^fi^'fr') 



Splendid in pots or tubs for lawns, terraces or piazzas, or for the decoration of 

 the greenhouse. Foliage luxuriant and graceful ; flowers bright blue, borne in clusters 

 of 20 to 30, and measure fully a foot across. The flower stalks frequently attain a 

 height of 3 feet, the flowers opening in succession for a long period during the summer 

 and autumn. Price, growing plants, 40c. each, $1.00 per doz. ; dormant roots, 25c. each. 



eeODING RL-KNTS. 



We grow immense quantities of this class of stock, and we are In a position to execute 

 the largest orders in a prompt, satisfactory manner. 



.^OMETIMES called the "Christmas Tree Palm" and "Star 

 ^m^ Palm." It has deep green, feathery foliage arranged in 

 whorls, rising one above the other at regular distances. 

 It is easily grown in the house and is highly ornamental. (See 

 cut.) Extra fine plants from cuttings, 20 to 24 inches high, 

 $2.50 each ; 15 to 18 inches high, S2.00 each ; 12 to 15 inches high, 

 $1.50 each. (Remember this is the true Araucaria grown from 

 cuttings ; not cheap seedlings or Japan Cedars.) 



Per inn. 



Abutilons. Assorted colors $600 



Acalypha Mosaica 10.00 j 



Ageratum. Best white and blue 4.00 j 



Alternanthera. Eed, yellow 4.00' 



Alyssum. Dwarf, white 4.00 ! 



Begonia Vernon 8.00 



Caladium Esculeutum. Large foil- ' 



age S8.00, $16.00 and 25.00 



Cannas. Dormant roots to April 15th 6.00 1 

 Cannas. Growing plants after May 1st 12.00 



Centaurea (" Dusty Miller "j 4.00 I 



Coleus. Bedding varieties 4.00 



Daisies. Hardy English 4.00 i 



Per :00. 



Geraniums. Double and single $8.00 



Geranium, Mt. of Snow 8.00 



Geraniums, Bronze-Leaved 8.00 



Golden Feather 3.00 



Heliotropes. Assorted 6.00 



Lobelias. Best dwarf ; blue 4.00 



Pansies Fmest mixed 4.00 



Petunias. Finest double (named) 8.00 



" single (seedlings). 4.00 



Roses. Bcddin.g vari<>ties 8 00 



Salvias. (" Scarlet Sage ") 6.00 



Tuberous Begonias (bulbs) 6 00 



Verbenas. Red, white, blue, etc 4.00 



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