FLOWERING PLANTS 



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Actinidia Polxjgdma 



A New Japanese Climber — V^ery Choice 



The above illustration was kindly loaned to us by Prof 

 L. H. Bailey, of Cornell University, who had it prepared for 

 his forthcoming "Cyclopedia of Horticulture." He speaks 

 of this new vine in the followiuf; favorable terms ; 



"ACTINLDIA POLYGAMA is a Japanese vine belong- 

 ing to the Camellia or tea family. It is a woody climber, with 

 large and very thick and glossy leaves, a strong grower, 

 exceedingly hardy in central New York, and so far entirely 

 free from any attack of insects or fungi. It bears large plum- 

 shaped, greenish fruits, which are edible, having a slightly 

 fig-like flavor. The flowers are in clusters of two or three, 

 white, about one inch across, and fragrant. The whole aspect 

 of the vine is very attractive, and it is one of the very best, 

 if notthebest, of arbor vines for the North." Price, 20c. each ; 

 6 for $1.00. : 



BEGONIA REX. 



Qegonia H^x 



{Painted Leaf Varieties.) 

 We offer the most distinct and handsomely marked vari- 

 eties of this beautiful class of Begonias. These are grown 

 for their variegated foliage and are very desirable for house 

 and garden decorations, in shady positions, and especially 

 well adapted for baskets, vases, etc. 15c. each; 2 for 25c. 



Choice Carnations 



We offer one plant each of the finest new named sorts 

 according to color, viz.: 1 each Yellow, White, Red, Pink and 

 Striped for 50c., or 15c. each. 



New Chrysanthemum, frank hardy. 



Choicest Chr\Jsanth<?ttiums 



FRANK HAKDY. A large pure white, with petals beauti- 

 fully twisted and curled. 

 HELEN BLOODGOOD. Beautiful clear pink. 

 Mas. GEO. M. PULLMAN. Large yellow. 

 EUGENE DAILLEOOUZE. Grand "clear yellow. 

 PHILADELPHIA. White with lemon yellow. 

 IVORY. Satin white. 



GEO. W. CHILDS. Self-colored crimson. 

 LADY PLAYFAIK. Incurved pearly pink. 

 MISS FLORENCE PULLMAN. Grand white. 

 GOLDEN WEDDING. Twisted vellow. 

 Price, 12c. each, or the 10 for $1.00. 



Hardy Pompone Chrysanthemums 



These beautiful hardy sorts are again coming to the front 

 and are being largely planted for out-door bedding. 

 6 choice sorts, all diflferent, for 50c. 



New Violets 



New Mammotli Single Blue Violet, 

 Luxione 



The Luxione is a grand new French variety. Single 

 flowers as large as astandard silver dollar. Deep ultramarine 

 blue color and delicious fragrance. The upper petals are 

 wider and belter formed than in the California. It is a great 

 improvement on that popular variety. Price, 15c. each; &■ 

 for 60c. 



PRINCESS OF WALES. Another grand single variety, 

 A shade lighter in color than Luxione, and very fragrant. 

 Price, 15c. each ; 6 for 60c. 



New California Violet 



THE CALIFORNIA VIOLET is the most robust 

 grower of all violets; flowers the size of a silver dollar ; stems 

 ten to fourteen inchesin length ; color and fragrance perfect ; 

 free from disease. Price, 10c. each ; 6 for 50e. 



Violet, Marie Louise 



The well-known double light purple variety. We offer 

 strong, healthy plants, so that any amateur will have no difH- 

 culty in growing them. Thousands of this peerless variety 

 aie grown for the flowers alone, to supply the cut-flower 

 markets of the country during the winter season. Price, 10c. 

 each ; 6 for 5Uc. 



Violet, Swanley White 



The best pure white variety. Flowers perfectly double 

 and fragrant. Price, 10c. each ; 6 for 50e. 



Violet, Lady Hume Campbell 



A fine double blue variety. A great favorite with florists. 

 Price, 10c. each ; 6 for 50c. 



Violet Collection, 6 for 50c. s^rvSeTforU^ '^''°"" 



