NEW FLORAL GUIDE—AUTUMN 1899. 35 
\y THE KENTIA PALM, Betmoreana. 
. HE KENTIA PALM, besides being one of the most 
: \' y graceful and ornamental of all palms for the house or 
, = conservatory, is also one of the hardiest and easiest to 
grow. Itis 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, 10 to 
12 inches high, 35c. each, postpaid. 
The Ropper ree. c.. 
The 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. Itstands dust and heat with im- 
punity, and always looks handsome and attractive. The 
plants we offer are very cheap at the price, and must always be 
sent by express, as they are too bulky to go by mail. Fine 
plants, 15 to 18 inches high, 50 and 75c. each, 
larger sizes, $1.00 and $1.25 each, express only. 
ce The New Lady Fern. 
Almost every one who sees this beautiful New Fern remarks 
at once *‘ It is the most lovely Fern I ever saw’’. 
And it certainly has few equals among ornamental (773% ee 
plants for the parlor and conservatory. It grows low 
and bushy, and is exceedingly graceful in form, as 
is shown in our photograph herewith. The fronds 
have an exquisite moss-like velvety finish, impossi- 
ble to describe, but of the most delicate beauty im- 
aginable. Itis easy to grow, and will thrive and 
retain its exquisite beauty for years in the parlor or 
living-room with only ordinary care. It is indeed a 
beauty. Nice pot Plants, 25c., postpaid. 
Croton, Aurea Maculatum. 
The Crotons are greatly admired for the rich 
and beautiful coloring of their leaves ; some kinds 
are too tender for ordinary use, but this one will 
stand all manner of hard usage, and is a most 
desirable plant for parlor or living room. It grows 
erect with long narrow deep green leaves, spotted 
all over with flakes of yellow, looking as if sprink- 
led with gold dust. Always pretty, and grows 
prettier every year. 25c, each, 3 for 60c. 
Kentia Palm, 
The New Lady Fern. 
Genista, or Shower of Gold. 
The Genista or Shower of Gold isa charming hard-wooded window 
plant, of neat bushy form, and almost unequalled for Winter and Spring ee 
bloom. Very highly valued for Easter decoration, etc. The flowers are Wels 
bright golden yellow, delightfully fragrant, and borne in large drooping R27 CO? AQ’ 
racemes in such immense profusion, the whole plant seems covered with , wedi 29 
a shower of golden bloom. Itis very easy to grow and absolutely sure & a Cg 
to bloom, and is a great favorite wherever known. Set out in flower bed “QQ oweai Neer, Pleey 
when done blooming, and it will be ready to take in again the next Sy ty Lard 
Winter. 15c. each, postpaid. Larger size, 35c., express, SS Sox 
The Beautiful Wax Plant, cis. 
This is not new, but a very beautiful and satisfactory house plant. Itis alow 
climber with brown stems and thick glossy olive green leaves; bears beautiful 
clusters of exquisite wax-like flowers, creamy white delicately tinted with pink; 
they are delightfully fragrant and continue beautiful for months atatime. It 
grows slowly and becomes more beautiful with age. Will do bestin asmall pot, 
and should be kept rather dry; easily managed, thrives nicely in the living-room, 
A popular favorite wherever known, 20c. each, 
