NEW FLORAL GUIDE. AUTUMN. 1917 



Ornamental Foliage Plants 



Three Easy-to-Grow Palms 



THE KENTIA PALM {Kentia Belmoreana). One of the easiest 

 to grow. It is not afteeted by the dust and dry air of the 

 house. Plants, 6 to 8 in. high, 35 cts. each; larger size, 45 

 cts., postpaid; extra size, 60 cts., by express. 



THE FAN PALM {Latania borhonica). Fan-shaped leaves of 

 rich, shining dark green. Plants, 6 to 10 in. high, 35 cts. 

 each; 10 to 15 in., 45 cts., postpaid; 15 to 18 in., 60 cts., by 

 express. 



OSTRICH-FEATHER PALM {Areca lutescens). Foliage is rich, 

 glossy green, with bright yellow stems; it grows tall and slen- 

 der. Plants 6 to 8 in. high, 35 cts. each; 10 to 12 in., 50 cts., 

 postpaid; larger plants, 60 cts., by express. 



The above 3 Palms in mailing size for 90 cts., post- 



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paid. The 3 in largest size for $1.50, by express. 



rTmKri:»na Plant ( Cyperus alternifolius) . The Um- 

 UHlUieild JTldllL brella Plant somewhat resembles a 



palm in general style and habit of growth. It grows rapidly. 



Good, strong plants, 15 cts. and 20 cts. each, postpaid; larger 



size, 35 cts. each, by express. 



Tfi<=» RnKKp»r Trp^p* {Ficus elastica). This well-known 

 1 lie IXUUUCl 1 ICC pj^j^^ i^^g ^j^.^j^^ olive-green leaves 



and graceful, polished stems. Fine plants, 50 cts. and 75 cts. 



each, postpaid; larger sizes, if sent by express, 75 cts. and $1 ea. 

 r)T-oprpno indivisa. Makes long, narrow, graceful foliage 

 1^1 cx^oziia, ^^^ stands full exposure to the sun. Nice 



plants, 25 cts. and 50 cts. each, postpaid. 



Farflie-Tlim g^ande (Leopard Plant). 



1 dllUglUlll La^gg^ circular, fleshy, green 

 leaves, spotted creamy white. 25 cts., post- 

 paid; larger size, 50 cts., by express. 



Five Beautiful Coleus 



Dr. Ross (Brilliancy). Colors crimson, green 



and gold. 15 cts. each, ppd. 

 Firebrand. Brilliant red. 10 cts. each, postpaid. 

 Hiawatha. Bronze, yellow and green. lOc, ppd. 

 Verschaffeltii. The well-known crimson. lOc, ppd. 

 Fairy Gem. Green, crimson markings. lOc, ppd. 



Three Unique Crotons 



Norwood Beauty. Oak-like leaves, colored green 

 and golden yellow, etc. 50 cts. each, postpaid. 



Aureo-maculatum. Leaves narrow, green, thickly 

 spotted yellow. 20 cts. and 35 cts. each, ppd. 



Majesticum. Mottled green, yellow and crim- 

 son. 20 cts. and 35 cts. each, postpaid. 



Baby Christmas Tree 



{Araucaria excelsa) 

 Grows nicely in parlor or living- 

 room or for table decoration. It is ex- 

 ceedingly beautiful. Fine, sturdy little 

 trees. $1.50 each, by express. 



Fern Balls from Japan 



The Crab Cactus, enduring as leather 



These pretty Fern Balls are made from Fern roots and 

 moss, and require no potting or soil. Directions for 

 starting: Soak the ball in tepid water for a half -hour, then 

 hang up; repeat every other day until growth is started. 



Prices f^ ^^ 9 '^^- ^iam. 65 cts. each, 2 for $1 go 

 DostnaidlS to 7 in. diam. 40 cts. " 2 " 70 



postpaid 1^^ in. diam 25 cts. " 3 " 65 



Choice Flowering Plants 



Two AgeratumS (Floss Flower) 



Lady Jane Grey. Fluffy, sky-blue flowers. loc. ea., ppd. 

 White Cap. Flowers pure white. 10 cts. each, postpaid. 



Royal Purple Bougainvillea ^^l^^^ 



of curious royal purple flowers for months. 15 cts. 

 each, postpaid; 2-yr., 35 cts., by express. 



Heavenly Blue Browallia J^e'^a^g"? 



than violets, deep violet-blue. Lovely for window 

 decoration in winter. 15 cts., postpaid. 



Poric Oqtc\7- (Marguerite, Mrs. F. Sander). 



rclUb l-ydlby Magnificent double flowers of 

 pure glistening white and produced in immense 

 quantities. The plant requires good soil; it will throw 

 up masses of splendid flowers which last a long time. 

 The first few flowers will come single. 15 cts. each, 

 2 for 25 cts.; larger size, 25 cts. each, postpaid. 



Thp Prah C^lPtim ^^^^ ^"^-^ Grows very 



i ne v^rao ^acxus ^^^-jy ^^^ produces 



large, rosy crimson flowers all over the plant, con- 

 tinuing in bloom a long time. 15 cts. each; larger 

 size, 25 cts., postpaid. 



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