OF NEW, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL PLANTS. i 
*MUSA COCCINEA. 
A rare and good old plant, of dwarf habit. A free bloomer; flowers scarlet. $1.50 each. 
ABYSSINIAN BANANA (Musa Ensete.) 
F A magnificent plant for bedding out. The immense foliage is fully six feet long. Succeeds in any sheltered 
situation, 
*NEW BOUVARDIAS. 
Each. Each. 
*Bouvardia, Etna, a fine double flower; rich Bouvardia, President Cleveland, this far sur- 
VICTIM ION SEs ey cowssseosthececseseseocsaeer enon esse sseeniazs 50 passes in richness all others of the genus, the 
*F lavescens flora pleno, double flowers of sul- color being rich velvety-scarlet. Few scarlet 
DN wrAV Cll Oweececstccsscastenc cuesteas.oleccisecekcveseseste+s 50 Geraniums are brighter than this.......... wesutees 25 
*Lutea flora pleno, flowers double; a pale yel- 
low, passing to white; a very fine variety...... 
The three new double ready in April. 
*PHILODENDRON ANDREANUM. 
A striking Aroid, discovered by M. André, of Paris, in New Grenada; it is by far the finest species of Philo- 
dendron for decorative purposes ever brought under cultivation. Its stately foliage when fully developed may 
be compared, for size and effectiveness, with that of Anthurium Veitchii and A. Warocqueanum. 
The cordiform-lanceolate leaves are deflected vertically from a robust, erect foot-stalk, and attain a length of 
four to five feet. When first expanded on the young plant, they are of a decided scarlet tinge shaded with brown, 
~ when a little older they become a bronzy red-brown before finally chang is to the normal bright velvety-green 
of the mature leaves. Through all these changes, the colors are relieved and enhanced by the white midrib and 
nerves that branch from it. $1.50 each. 
*SCHUBERTIA GRANDIFLORA. 
A new plant of great merit, destined to take a prominent position as one of the best novelties introduced for 
many years. It flowers profusely in clusters, shape of the Allamanda, pure white, deliciously scented, and lasting 
a long time in water; flowers large and of good substance. For cut blooms and decorative purposes it is unique; 
the culture most simple in the ordinary greenhouse. $1.50 each. 
NEW APHELANDRAS. 
Each. Each, 
*Aphelandra, Chrysops, one of the most hand- | orange-scarlet, borne- in dense terminal 
some species yet introduced, producing a grand racemes, rendering it one of the finest and 
golden inflorescence a foot in length, composed most attractive winter-flowering plants......... 50 
of four rows of compound ovate pointed bracts, Aphelandra, Margarite, a beautiful plant of 
proceeding from which are its flowers, which dwarf habit, leaves lanceolate-acute, dark 
are of the same bright yellow color. Toadd to green with a stripe of white along the 
its beauty, this plant has also striking varie- course of the veins, dark rosy-purple beneath, 
gated leaves, thus combining two attractive flower spikes short, flowers brilliant orange 
eats, and rendering it one of the most Vi ELIMI OMteesnteasseaaateneascesceatancnsstocscecsestesecucces 1 00 
esirable of ornamental plants. The leaves Fascinator, a very fine species, with very 
are of a motley green, the variegation consist- ornamental foliage as well as magnificent 
ing of the principal veins being of a creamy flowers; the leaves are green, beautifully 
PII COLO Tease se enge Sans toes ecke toe c rac doo ccassieneseecss 1 00 banded with silvery white, and underneath 
Aurantiaca Roezlii, a beautiful stove Acan- of a uniform purplish velvet; the spikes 
thad, of dwarf compact habit, bearing oblong- are very large and of a dazzling vermilion 
lanceolate leaves, rich green in color, shaded COLON Ieteereeetne caestece ss vescecaccatescesscdeccasarsawenieerors 40 
with metallic white; the flowers are bright 
*REINWARDTIA TETRAGYNE. 
A very beautiful greenhouse plant, with golden-yellow flowers, which are produced freely during winter. It 
is similar to that good plant Linum Trigynum. 50 cents. 
ra MYRICA RUBRA—New Japanese Fruit. 
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his evergreen fruit-bearing tree is indigenous to Japan. It isa native of the southern parts, attains a height 
of forty to fifty feet. The foliage, which is evergreeen, resembles the magnolias, and is of a firm, leathery texture. 
The fruit blossom appears early in spring, and the fruit ripens during the month of July. It resembles in shape 
a firm blackberry, an inch long; by three-fourths of an inch in diameter. It contains a single seed-stone of light 
weight. There are two varieties of this fruit. The one isa dark red, almost black, the other a light rose, which 
is superior even in flavor tothe dark. The fruit is highly flavored, vinous and sweet, and answers all purposes 
our blackberry is put to. Itis delicious as a dessert fruit, makes a fine preserve, jelly or jam. The juice extracted 
from it may be taken as a refreshing beverage in its fresh state, and after being allowed to ferment produces a 
fine wine. Ready in April. 50 cts. each. : 
ERANTHEMUM MACROPHYLLUM. 
A very desirable winter-flowering stove plant. Its pretty light blue flowers are borne in terminal and axillary 
spikes. The lower petal or lip extends horizontally and is of a deep bright blue, forming a pleasing contrast to 
the celestial blue of the upper petals. Blooming as it does in the winter, when flowers are so scarce, this will be 
found a welcome addition to our stoves. It is very free flowering, and of good habit. 25 cents. 
