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PAflPAS 



GRASS 



We offer strong roots of this 

 exquisitely beautiful grass, which 

 i.s the real Gijiuriuvi Argcnieum. 

 Its fine large silvery white plumes 

 iiie thrown up well above the 

 foliage and a tine clump of these is 

 a rare sight. Though not liardy 

 in our climate the roots may be 

 taken up and wintered in a cellar 

 or cold frame. After enjoying the 

 plumes all .summer they may be 

 cut and treasured as a parlor orna- 

 ment for the winter. For this 

 purpose they are frequently dyed 

 different colors. Price, 25c. each ; 

 5 for $1.00 ; S2.00 per dozen. 



NEW BEGONIA 

 VERNON. 



GENUINE PAMPAS GRASS. 25c. each. 



This beautiful new Begonia is similar in habit to the old and 

 well-known B. Semperflorens, but surpasses the latter by far by 

 ils brilliant orange carmine flowers and by its glossy, deep 

 brownish red foliage, the deep red tint growing in intensity as 

 the season advances. The beauty of the male flower is further 

 enhanced by its bright yellow stamens, which contrast admir- 

 ably with the brilliant red flowers and the dark metallic leaves. 

 Blooming in the greatest profusion throiighout the summer and 

 iiutumn, it cannot be too highly reoonKnended for flowering beds 

 or for pot culture. Plants, 20e. each ; 3 for 50c. 



HANETTIA VINE. 



Manettia Bicoloi-. A very pretty, rapid growing 

 twining plant, producing tubular flowers from one totwo 

 inches in length. The coloring of these flowers is 

 gorgeous in the extreme, being a flame color tipped witli 

 bright yellow. Given strings or wires to cling to, it will 

 attain to a height of from 6 to 10 feet in one sea.-on. 

 Price, 15c. each; SI. 50 per dozen. 



EGYPTIAN, OR SACRED LOTUS. THE HOONFLOWER VINE. 



(Kelumbium Speciosum. 

 A noble aquatic; the leaves attain at the time of blooming a 

 lieight of 5 to 6 feet above the surface, and measure from 20 to 30 

 inches across ; the immense flowers are frequently over a foot 

 across and of a lovely white shading into deep pink at the edges. 

 It is a luxuriant grower and blooms profusely, and is ea.Mly 

 cultivated. It has proved perfectly hardy in New .Tersey with a 

 protection of leaves in winter. [See cut.) Price of roots, Jl.OO 

 each ; 6 for 85.00. 



If planted out in rich ground about May 15th, in a 

 situation where it has full exposure to the sun, this plant 

 will obtain a height of 40 feet by October loth, blooming 

 abundantly the entire season. It is called "Moon- 

 flower"' from its rare peculiarity of blooming best at 

 night, although it also expands its flowers on dull days ; 

 the flowers are of pure white, from 5 to 6 inches in 

 diameter, emitting a rich Jessamine-like odor at night. 

 15c. each ; 81.50 per dozen ; or seed, per pkt., 10c. 



