New Floral Guide—Spring, 1905. 8y 
Ps Clerodendion Fragrans 
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a \ THE FRAGRANT CLERODENDRON 
Wee is quite a new plant, recently intro- 
duced from China; is a strong, healthy 
grower, of good habit; has large, thick 
leaves, bears fine dense heads of perfectly 
double, creamy-white flowers, as shown in the 
engraving. The flowers are so double, and the 
flower heads set so close to the large handsome 
leaves, that each is a complete bouquet in itself. 
Flowers are remarkably sweet-scented, having 
a peculiarly rich fragrance of their own; very 
easily grown. Good young plants, 15 cts. each; 
larger size, 20 cts. each, postpaid. 
CLERODENDRON BALFOURI—A lovely flower- 
ing vine for the conservatory and living-room win- 
dow, grows 2 to 8 feet high and soon covers itself 
with beautiful crimson and white pear-shaped flowers 
continuing for months at a time, 15 cts., 2 for 
25 cts., postpaid. 
NEW DWARF LANTANAS 
4 BEAUTIFUL BEDDING VARIETIES 
AES PERFECTION—Pink and buff, very 
eautiful. 
MICHAEL SCHMIDT—Pright, clear orange red: 
ALBA PERFECTA—Immense trusses, pure snow 
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GRAND SULTAN-—Rich terra-cotta red, splendid. 
Price, 10 cts. each; set of 4 for 35 cts. 
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_ ROYAL PURPLE STROBILANTHES 
This is a magnificent plant for beds and borders; grows about 
| two feet high and is of bushy, compact habit; the flowers are not im- 
| portant and should be kept pinched off, its beauty consists in the 
| superb coloring of its leaves, which are large and of the most ex- 
quisite deep rich royal purple, with velvety lustrous bloom, and 
i markings impossible to describe; is a rapid grower and shows its 
beautiful colors at once, should be planted when ground is warm. 
Not hardy. Price, 15 cts. each, 2 for 25 cts.; $1.25 per dozen. 
NEW HELIOTROPES 
Heliotropes are valued for their delicious fragrance, and much 
used for bedding and house culture; are easy to grow and bloom 
freely all Summer and Fall. We offer the four following choice 
varieties : 
QUEEN OF VIOLETS) 10c. each, the 4 for {/ JERSEY BEAUTY : a eee ee 
MME. BLONAY 35c., postpaid. PICIOLA ROYAL PURPLE STROBILANTHES 
ew wart Justicia 
(VELUTINA) 
Tie is an elegant new plant for the flower-bed, and 
if taken indoors before hard frost will bloom all 
Winter, too. It grows 8to 10 inches high, begins to 
bloom almost as soon as planted, and continues bearing 
its beautiful feathery plumes of lovely pink flowers the 
whole season. 15 cts. each, 2 for 25cts., $1.25 per dozen, 
postpaid. 
NEW GIANT FLOWERING BLUE JUSTICIA— 
Similar to Velutina except in the colors of its flowers, 
which are deep, dark blue; very handsome, and fine for 
bedding out. 15 cts., 2 for 25 cts. The two varieties, 
one each, only 25 cts., postpaid. 
GOLDEN STAR OXALIS (Ortgiesi)—A charming 
house plant; quite rare, but always a favorite wherever 
seen; grows neat and compact in smail tree form, dark 
olive green leaves. bright crimson on the under side, 
and bright yellow star-shaped flowers, bornein clusters 
all the year1ound. 15 cts. each, z for 20 cts. 
NEW CUPHEA, LITTLE PET—An elegant window 
lant; grows 8 to 10 inches high; almost as roundasa 
all: fine deep green leaves dotted all over with pretty 
rosy pink flowers ; blooms allthetime. 10 cts. each. 
=—=—4a PARLOR IVY—A lovely climber for the house or win- 
= dow ; grows very quickly and makes an abundance of 
pretty green foliage. 10 cts. each, 3 for 20 cts., postpaid, 
