New Floral Guide, Autumn, 1909 



27 



The 'Lovely Christmas Tree Palm 



NORFOLK ISLAND 

 I PINE 



Or Araucaria Excelsa 



(See cut 4®-) 



This is one of the handsomest 

 and most beautiful of all the deco- 

 rative evergreens for house cul- 

 ture. It has few equals, but is not 

 often seen because rare and ex- 

 pensive, but vpe are now in position 

 to offer it at reasonable prices, 

 so that all who wish can have one 

 of these beautiful trees in their 

 home ; it grows nicely in parlor or 

 living room, requires very little 

 care, not subject to insects, stands 

 hard usage well, is exceedingly 

 beautiful, and has a high-bred dis- 

 tinguished appearance entirely 

 different from anything else. 



Price, fine sturdy little trees, 8 to 

 10 inches high, two to three tiers 

 of branches, from 4-inch pots, 75c. 

 each, postpaid. Larger and heav- 

 ier trees, $1,00, $1.50 and $2.00 each, 

 by express. 





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GRAND JAPANESE 

 FERN BALLS 



These pretty Japanese Fern 

 Balls are made in Japan from a 

 special variety of mountain fern 

 roots and moss, and are so con- 

 structed as to send out beautiful 

 emerald green fronds from every 

 point until covered all over, and 

 are beyond question the most 

 unique and beautiful of all deco- 

 rative plants. They are easier 

 grown than a palm, and more 

 beautiful ; require no potting or 

 soil; anyone can grow them suc- 

 cessfully. 



Directions for Starting— Soak the 

 ball in tepid water for a half hour, 

 then hang up, repeat every other 

 day until growth is started, after 

 which sprinkle occasionally as re- 

 quired. It may be allowed to dry 

 up at any time when desired, set 

 away and started up again by 

 watering as before. 



PRICES FOR FERN BALLS 



"Christmas Tree Palm" 



7 to 9 



in. 



diam 



75c. 



each 



2 for 



$1.25 



5 



'* 



" 



40c. 



" 



2 " 



.75 



4 



" 





25c. 



(C 



3 " 



.60 



THE RUBBER TREE 



(Ficus Elastica) 



Well known as one of the finest plants for 

 porch 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 hand- 

 some and attractive. Fine sturdy plants from 

 4 inch pots, 65c. each, postpaid, or by express, at 

 purchaser's expense, 50c., 75c., $1.00 each, accord- 

 ing to size. 



THE SWAN FLOWER 



(Swainsonia) 



Among Winter-blooming plants for house 

 or conservatory the Swainsonias are among the 

 prettiest and most desirable. They have beauti- 

 ful fern-like foliage and will bloom every day in 

 the year. The blossoms are the shape of sweet 

 :t)eas and nearly as large, and borne in beautiful clusters on long slender branches. 

 It begins to bloom While quite small, and will continue as long as kept in grow- 

 ing condition. As easy to grow as a geranium ; will thrive and bloom with 

 only the most ordinary care. When making. up your order for house plants 

 do not forget to include the beautiful Swan Flowers. We offer two splendid varieties as follows: 



SWAINSONIA ALBA— Large snowy white blossoms, in long pendent clusters; very beautiful and fine for cutting. 

 15c. each; $1.25 per doz., postpaid. 



SWAINSONIA ROSEA— Same as Alba except in color, which is bright rich rosy red. Very handsome. 15c. each; 

 $1.25 per doz. 



OFFER No. 27 — The two beautiful Swan Flowers, 25c., postpaid. 



Ficus Elastica 



Swainsonia Alba 



Thompson's Rose Nicotine 



Is chemically pure nicotine and quick death to 

 insects on roses, plants, pets, or wherever 

 found. No trouble, no odor, no staining, xxo 

 harm; simply apply as directed with spray 

 pump or plant sprinkler. Especially effective 

 for insects on roses. It is an economical in- 

 secticide and the best on the market. Price, 

 small can, 30c.; larger size, 65c., postpaid. By 

 express, 25c. and 50c. 



ELITE (1i/.^) SET 



1 Araucaria Christmas Tree Palm, . . . $0.75 



1 Asparagus Sprengerii, p. 24, 25 



1 Palm (from this cat.— our selection), .50 

 1 Fern, Whitmanii, p. 25 ._ ^50 



■' $2.60 



OFFER No. 27a— Above four, by 

 express here, $1.50, or $1.90 

 delivered U. S. A. 



Thompson's 



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C. & J. Rubber Plant 

 Sprinkler 



This household plant sprinkler may be used 

 for many things, but is especially useful for 

 applying insecticides to plants ; enables you to 

 reach every part thoroughly. Price, 6-oz. size. 

 85c. each, postpaid. 



to WONDER WINDOW BOX $1 €\C\ 



1 U CHOICE HOUSE PLANTS, «P 1 •UU 



1 Asparagus Plumosa 

 1 Flowering Begonia 

 1 Parlor Ivy 

 1 Cissus Discolor 

 1 Geranium 



1 Heliotrope Blue 

 1 Hibiscus, C. & J. 

 1 Lantana 

 1 Chinese Primrose 

 1 Swainsonia 



OFFER No. 27b— Entire ten above 

 choice house plants for only 

 $1.00. 



