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me Kentia Palm, SeLMOREANA 
HE KENTIA PALM, besides being one of the most 
graceful and ornamental of all palms for the house 
or conservatory, is also one of the hardiest and 
easiest to grow. It is of slow growth, but is not 
affected by the dust and 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 plants, 6 to 8 inches high, 25 cts.; larger size, 
35 cts. each, postpaid. Extra size, 50 cts. each, by express. 
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FICUS ELASTICA 

THE.INDIA RUBBER TREE 1s 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 con- 
servatory. 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 expense, 
50., 75 cts. and $1.00 each, according to size. 


KENTIA PALM 
Six Choice Ferns for % w 
wv ¥ House or Conservatory. 
THE NEW LADY FERN (Polystichum Prolifera)— 
Extremely graceful in habit and form, as shown in photo- 
graph. The fronds have an exquisite moss-like velvety 
appearance impossible to describe, but always greatly 
admired. 20and 25 cts. each, postpaid. 
THE MAIDEN’S HAIR FERN (Adiantum Cuneatum) 
—Very popular and always in great demand for table and 
house decorations. Willthrive nicely in the parlor or living 
room, and grow more beautiful for years. Price, 15,20 and 
25 cts. each, postpaid. 
POLYSTICHUM SETOSUM—<A lovely variety, erect 
feathery growth, bright glossy green. 20 cts. 
ASPIDIUM TSUSSIMENSE—Beattiful fine fronds, lace 
effect, one of the best for Fern Dishes. 20 cts. 
PETRIS ARGENTEA, (Eagles Claw Fern)—Pea green 
foliage with silver variegations. 20 cts. 
THE BEAUTIFUL MOSS FERN (Selagine!la Emil- 
iana)— A very pretty and interesting little fern with moss- 
like foliage, delightful for fern dishes, wardian cases, etc. 
15 cts. each, $1.50 doz , postpaid. 
¢ Any 3 varieties for 45 cts., set of 6 
Special Offer for 85 cts., postpaid. 

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THE NEW LADY FERN 
GENIST A, or Shower of Gold 
The Genista or Shower of Gold is a charming hard-wooded window plant, of neat 
bushy form, and almost unequalled for Winter 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 flower bed when done bloom- 
ing, and will be ready to take in again the next Winter. 15 cts. each, postpaid ; larger 
size, 35 cts. each, by express. 
Clerodendron Balfourii 
sf SEES This is an exceedingly pretty flowering vine for window or conservatory. Grows two 
Kee > r¥e, to three feet high and bears hundreds of beautiful pear-shaped flowers, rich crimson and 
Ny a SNS Zan pure white. Notrouble to grow and a tremendous bloomer. Strong plants, 15 cts. 

















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wage cae, . Cissus Discolor, or Climbing Begonia . 
= is A lovely vining window plant with exquisitely colored foliage, deep bronze green 
J 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 ZEALANICA 
A beautiful house plant. The leaves grow erect, one to two feet high, and are 
; : beautifully barred, white and green; always showy and attractive, and requires very 
GENISTA little care. 15 cts. each, postpaid. 






