Clerodendron Balfouri. 

 CLERODENDRON. Balfonri.— I first introduced I 

 this beautiful plant to my customers last season, giving it 

 a small space on one of my colored plates, feeling certain 

 that it would give the greatest satisfaction. And if has : for 

 it is one of the brightest and best-blooming climbers we 

 have. No other plant in cultivation displays such blendings 

 of creamy white and scarlet. Young plants are often en- 

 tirely covered with bloom, when only 1 foot high as many 

 as 20 to 30 flowers have been counted on a single plant. 

 They, of course, increase in numbers as the plant spreads. 

 An engraving published in an English horticultural paper 

 shows a plant with more than 400 flower stalks. As it 

 requires but little attention perfect success in culture is 

 assured. Thrives best in rich soil, and may be planted out 

 in summer. 25 cents each ; 3 for 60 cents. 



The Blue African Lily. 

 THE BLUE AFRICAN LILY. 



Agapanthns, — The illustration conveys 

 hut a poor idea of this truly grand orna- 

 mental plant. It expands" its numerous 

 fine heads of large clear blue flowers, 

 sometimes 30 to 50 on one stalk, and two to 

 three feet high. As it propagates rapidly, 

 large clumps are soon produced, and these 

 are extremely ornamental for terraces, 

 balconies or conservatories. Two grand 

 specimens are frequently shown at 

 Boston's great Floral Exhibitions, where 

 they are much admired. Nearly hardy, 

 can be wintered in cellar or grown in any 

 light window 30 cts. each ; 2 for 50 cts. 



Solarium Jasminoides Grandiflora. 

 SOLANCM JASMINOIDES GRANDIFLORA 



Another new introduction which has already become popu 

 lar. Although a climber, it can readily be kept down to 3 

 or 4 feet, and treated so will produce, in the greatest abun- 

 dance, large panicles of white, star-shaped flowers, with 

 a violet fringe and yellow centre. It proves an elegan t 

 companion to Clerodendron, especially when eacn are 

 grown in the same window. So easilydoes it bloom, that 

 plants 2 cr 3 inches high are frequently covered with 

 blossoms. Few plants can equal it. 25 cents ; 3 for 60 cents. 



The "White African Lily, similar to the Blue 

 variety, differing only In color, 30 cents each; 

 2 for 50 cents, postpaid. 



HONEY BELLS. (Hahernia Odorata). 



A pretty plant of spreading habit, blooms early in the spring, producing a 

 wealth of rich golden yellow, bell shaped flowers of the most delightful fra- 

 grance. 15 cents each ; 2 lor 25 cents ; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



VARIEGATED GROUND IVY. (Glechoma Hederacea). 



A variegated form of the common ground Ivy which is prettily marked 

 with pure white, on a bright green ground ; is hardy, and of vigorous growth, 

 like the parent variety. A fine basket, or window box plant. 20 cents each ; 3 

 for 50 cents ;S1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



NEW ACHILLEA. (The Pearl). 



This grand new Achillea is certainly one of the most desirable hardv flower- 

 ing plants grown. It is a hardy perennial, the tops dying down every winter. 

 Its flowers are perfectly double, 

 pure white and are produced in the 

 greatest profusion throughout the 

 summer. Valuable for bouquets 

 and designs, also unsurpassed for 

 cemetery planting. 20 cents each; 

 3 for 50 cts. ; 81.50 per doz., postpaid. 



MAMMOTH DOUBLE SWEET ALYSSUM. 



A grand improvement over the old Sweet Alyssum, producing enormous 

 trusses of double white flowers, twice the size of the old variety. The plant also is 

 of more robust habit, branching from the root ; produces its flowers erect. Is 

 grown entirely from cuttings, producing no seed whatever. 15 cents each; 2 for 

 2o cents; SI. 25 per dozen, postpaid. 



IMPATIENS SULTANA. (The Sultan's Balsam). 



This plant is of compact, neat habit of growth and almost a perpetual 

 bloomer ; the flowers are of a brilliant rosy scarlet color, about ]A inch in diam- 

 eter. Planted out in the open ground in June it grows luxuriantly and flowers 

 with the greatest profusion, and if taken in the house in the Fall will bloom 

 continuously during the winter months. These qualifications make it a most 

 valuable plant. 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents ; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



HenryS. Collins, Estacion Terrazas, 

 Chihuahua, Mexico: " The Geranium 

 cuttings received from you have now 

 been in the ground seventy-two hours 

 and are showing leaf buds ; several 

 have leaves one inch across already. 

 All the climber} and shrubbery seem 

 to be doing well, which is a wonder to 

 me seeing what they have gone 

 through. Altogether I am highly 

 satisfied with the result of my first 

 trial order sent to your house." 



Mrs. Hayes, Cando, N. Dakota: "I 

 received the plants in splendid condi- 

 tion. They are very satisfactory." 



C. R. Blair. Anaheim, Cala.:*"The 

 boxof plants arrived in linecondition. 

 I am much pleased with them " 



Mrs. M. E Pearce, Foster, Texas: 

 " I received the plants in splendid 

 condition." 



Treadway Bros., Ticonderoga.N.T.: 

 " Plants received all in good order. 

 I he Surprise Collection is fine." 



Edward Stevens, Pomona, Cala. : 

 " Your letter enclosing stamps on ac- 

 count of my failure with the S:\sc 

 plants duly received. You certainly 

 try to satisfy your customers, and I 

 return you many thanks for vour 

 honorable way of doing business." 



NEW ACHILLEA.— The Pearl. 



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