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CATLEY OR Strawberry Guava 
ride Me The Strawberry Guava or 
Catley’s G@tiaVa aan 
HIS is a native of Cuba and other 
West India islands where its fruit is of 
great value for food, and also for mak- 
ing confections, which are exported to all 
parts of the world. Here, in our climate, 
it makes a charming house plant, rivaling 
the famous Otaheite Orange in beauty. It 
is a nice, clean grower, with thick, glossy 
’ green leaves, and, like the orange, it bears 
_ both flowers and fru't at the same time. 
The flowers are pure white and delight- 
fully fragrant. The fruit is large, nearly 
the size ofa walnut, and of a beautitul 
reddish color ; the flavor is delicious, sweet 
ge NN and spicy , and yet rich and delicate. It is 
\\\\s very are and interesting. The plant be- 
gins to bloom and bear fruit while quite 
small, The p‘ants are easily grown and 
will thrive with the same treatment given 
the Otaheite Orange, for which it 1s a nice 
, companion, and a charming and interest- 
house plant. Nice mail plants, 20c. 
The Strawberry Guava. each, six for $1.00. 
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NEW PALESTINE IRIS 
E import this magnificent Iris direct from Palestine, and it is one of the most interesting novelties 
offered this season. The flowers are large and of very remarkable form, rivaling the finest Orchids in 
beauty and variety of colors ard markings ; may be started in pots and planted out when ground is 
warm. The New Palestine Iris is a charming novelty that we are sure our friends will be glad to have. 
HIST RIO.—Several beautiful colors are seen in | SARL NAZERENAE.—A noble variety, con- 
this lovely flower ; deep sky blue, variegated with sidered one of the most beautiful of all ; flowers 
various shades of white and golden bronze; very large and of fine substance; ground color, pale 
beautiful and delightfully perfumed with a fra- canary, blotched and shaded rich crimson and brown 
grance exclusively its own. Fine dry bulbs, 26 cts. and exquisitely veined with bright blue. 25 cts. 
ATROPURPUREA. (The Black Iris).—Extra large and beautifully shaped flowers of deep dark, 
almost black, color; fine satiny texture and lustre; rare and very attractive. Dry bulbs only. 25c. each. 
MARIA E.—Beautiful flowers, true Fleur de lis form ; color, 
lovely bright lavender pink, exquisitely shaded and clouded 
with violet purple. 25c. each. 
The four varieties for 85c. Stock limited. 
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Cyclamen Persicum 
Improved 
HESE are among the most charming bulbs we have for par- 
lor and greenhouse culture. They are very easily grown, 
bloom freely, and continue along time in bloom. The 
flowers are exceedingly beautiful, and range through many 
shades of pink, crimson and white. The leaves also are finely 
variegated, so that the whole plant is highly ornamental, and 
prrticularly suitable for house and conservatory decoration. 
They like plenty of light and air, but not too much heat. All 
lovers of beautiful house plants should by all means have some 
pots of Cyclamen. When done blooming the bulbs should be 
dried off and allowed to rest like Callas. Price, dry bulbs, all - 
colors mixed, 15c.; 2 for 25c ; 4 for 50c. ; $1.50 doz., postpaid. Cyclamen Persicum. 
