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HARDY GARDEN CARNATIONS. 



We offer a collection of these embracing all shades, and desirable 

 in all respects, though not equal to the Victoria strain. Price, 10 

 cts. each ; SI. 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. 



Discolor Violaoea. Very dark chocolate foliage. 

 Marechal Vaillaiiite. Foliage light bronze ; flowers orange. 

 Compacta. Pea green foliage ; flowers canary yellow. 

 Nigricans. Dark foliage ; brick red flowers. 

 Creole. A very fine dark variety ; 6 feet high. 

 Excelsa Zebrina. Dark foliage ; flowers salmon. 

 Eriii Foliage green ; orange and scarlet flowers. 4 feet high. 

 Oriole. Deep green foliage ; flowers deep orange color. 6 feet. 

 Excelsa Njina Very dark foliage. 5 feet high. 

 Breniiingsi. Foliage deep green, striped white ; flowers rose, t 

 Pius IX. Flowers yellow and crimson. 



Ehemaiii. Rich chocolate color ; extra fine. 30 cts. (See page 113.) 

 Luke Blackburn. Eich chocolate ; flowers red. 30 cts. 

 Auguste Termer. Green foliage, dark stalks and leaf stems ; 



orange scarlet flowers. 

 Discolor Violaoea. Dark green leaves, edged with chocolate ; a 



vei'y ornamental variety, red flowers. 



15 cts. each ; SI. 50 per dozen, except where noted. 



FuUsetof 15forS2.00. 



(For new Dwarf Ever-blooming Varieties, see page 113.) 



CALADIUM ESCUI.ENTUM. 



A tropical plant of the well known family of Caladium, growing 

 to a height of three or four feet, with corresponding breadth. 

 The leaves are of immense size, often eighteen inches by two feet. 

 As a single plant for lawns or large flower borders it has no 

 superior. Commonly called " El^hant's Ears." 



1st size bulbs, 50 cts. each ; S4.50 per dozen. 

 2d " " 30 " " 3.00 

 3d " " 15 " " 1.50 



Extra size bulbs, $1.00 each. 



EANCY CAEADIUMS. 



Large quantities of these are now used for summer and fall dec- 

 oration, and nothing can equal the variety and gorgeous coloring 

 of these ornamental leaved plants when grown on verandas or 

 situations partially shaded. They are easily grown, thriving 

 in pots or boxes in the house or in shaded situations 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. 



50 cts. each ; set 12 finest varieties for S4.50. 



COBEA SCANDENS. 



A beautiful climbing plant of rapid growth, attaining a height of 

 twenty feet in a single season, either in or out of doors. Flowers 

 bell-shaped and purple in color. 



20 cts. each ; $2.00 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 " .50 " 7.50 



FANCY COEEXJS. 



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, 10c. each ; 81.00 per doz. 



For varieties specially adapted to bedding in larger quantities, 

 see Bedding Plants on page 123. New varieties on page 112. 



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BXTNCH OF MONTHLY CAENATioNS. (J^ natural size. 



SIX CHOICE CARNATIONS. 



The above cut, which is half natural size, i-epresents six of the 

 most distinct of this beautiful class. 



Andalusia. Everything considered, this is perhaps the finest yellow^ 

 carnation. Theflower is exquisitely fringed, as shown in the cut. 

 Color light canary yellow ; rich spicy fragrance. Price, 50 cts. 

 each ; S4.50 per dozen. 



Grace Wilder. Color a rich soft salmon pink, very pleasing to- 

 the eye. This variety is largely grown for cut flowers in winter 

 and always commands a high price ; clove fragrance. Price, 

 35 cts. each ; $3.00 per dozen. 



Hintze's White. The flowers are large and symmetrical, and are 

 produced in great profusion on long stems. Pure white. Price, 

 20 cts. each ; S2.00 per dozen. 



Black Knight. Is the finest of all the dark Cai-nations and is such 

 a deep shade of crimson maroon that it apears almost black. 

 Flowers deliciously scented. Price, 35 cts. each ; $3.50perdoz. 



Gen. Garfield. When the finest scarlet Carnation is wanted we re- 

 commend this variety. Price, 20 cts. each; S2.00 per dozen. 



Sunrise. This is one of the best striped varieties. The flowers 

 are rich terra-cotta color, striped with crimson, rich clove 

 fragrance. Price, 20 cts. each ; $2.50 per dozen. 



Special Offer. "Bunch of Carnations." One full set, 6 varie- 

 ties illustrated and described above, for $1.50 ; 2 sets (12 plants) 

 for $2.50 ; 3 sets (18 plants) for S3. 00 ; 6 large stock plants of the 

 above for $4.50. 



CARNATIONS.— General Collection. 



The varieties we name are among the finest of this beautiful 

 class, and of nearly everj' shade and marking, most of them of 

 rich clove fragrance. This class of Carnations is entirely hardy in 

 all places where the thermometer does not fall below zero. We 

 have cut out from our list all inferior kinds, and onlj^ offer 

 such as are really the finest. {See next page.) 



Your plants came duly to hand in the very best of condition, and the extra plants more than compensated for express charges, 

 prompt and satisfactory filling of order. — F. L. Hooper, Baltimore, Md., April 9th, 1S88. 



Accept thanks for extra plants. 



