New Floral Guide — Autumn, igoi 



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THE KENTIA PALM, Belmorana 



T"HE KENTIA PALM, besides being- one of the most 

 ■1 graceful and ornamental of all palms for the house 

 or conservatory, is also one of the hardiest and easiest to 

 grow. Of slow growth, but is not affected by the dust or 

 dry air of the house, and will grow and thrive where few 

 other plants would live, and will continue to increase in 

 size and beauty for many years. Fine thrifty i)laiits, 

 8 to lO inches high, 35 cts. each, postpaid; 

 larg-er size, 50 cts. by express. 



The Rubber Tree, 



FICUS 

 ELASTICA 



T^HE INDIA RUBBER TREE is well known as one of 

 ■» the very finest plants for table and parlor decoration. 

 Its large, thick, olive green leaves and graceful polished 

 stems make it one of the very finest ornamental plants 

 for the house and conservatory. It stands dust and heat 

 with impunity, and always looks handsome and attractive. 

 Fine sturdy plants from 4-inch pots, 65 cts. 

 each, postpaid. By express, at purchaser's ex- 

 pense, 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1.00 each, according- 

 to size. 



KENTIA PALM 



THE NEW LADY FERN j^^ 



(POLYSTICHUM PROLIFEKA) ing-room or 



conservatory ; 

 it grows low and bushy and is extremely graceful in habit and 

 form, as shown in the photograph. The fronds have an ex- 

 quisite moss-like, velvety appearance, impossible to describe ; 

 requires little care and will grow larger and more beautiful 

 year by year. 25 cts. each, postpaid. 



THE MAIDEN'S HAIR FERN 



(ADIANTUM CUNEATUM) 



Very popular, always in great demand for table and house 



decorations ; will thrive in the parlor or living-room ; and 



grow more beautiful for years. 15 cts. each; larger size, 2b 



cts. each, postpaid. 



MOUNT WASHINGTON FERN 



(DAVAI,I.IA STRICTA) 



This is a very choice and beautiful Fern, has long graceful 

 finely cut fronds, and rich Nile green foliage, very handsome 

 and desirable for house and conservatory culture, also tor 

 planting out, hardy. 15 cts. 



The 3 liovely Ferns only 

 45 cts., postpaid. 



















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SPECIAL OFFER 



THE NEW LADY FERN 



UCNlO 1 A, or OHOWGr 01 (jOlQ charming hard-wooded window plant, of 



neat bushy form, and almost unequalled for Wmter and Spring bloom. 

 Very highly valued for Easter decoration, etc. The flowers are bright 

 golden yellow, delightfully fragrant, and borne in large drooping racemes 

 in such immense profusion the whole plant seems covered with a shower 

 of golden bloom. It is very easy to grow and absolutely sure to bloom, 

 and is a great favorite wherever known. Set out in tlower bed when 

 done blooming, and it will be ready to take in again the next Winter. 15 

 cts. each, postpaid ; larg^er size, 35 cts. each, by express. 



Glerodendron Balfourii ^aa^ ^,^t^g^J;lS!.y°^^^ 



two to three feet high and bears hundreds of beautiful pear-shaped flowers, tich cnmson 

 and pure white. No trouble to grow and a tremendous bloomer. Strong plants, 15 cts. 



Gissus Discolor, or Climbing Begonia .^^^ 



dow plant with exquisitelv colored foliage, deep bronze green with bright metallic lustre, 

 beautifully marked with silver and veined with rich crimson. Likes heat and^ moisture, 

 and soon makes a parlor plant of almost unequalled beauty. Strong plants. 15 cts. 



SANSEVERIA ZEALANIGA 



A beautiful house plant. Tne leaves grow erect, one to two feet high, and are 

 beautifullv barred, white and green; always shoM'y and attractive, and requires very 

 GENISTA little care. 15 cts. each, postpaid. 



