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A PAGE OF 
FERNS. 
NEW FERN, PIERSONII. A sport 
from the celebrated Boston fern, with 
sweeping and more feathery fronds, 
which are large and heavy, arching in 
the most graceful manner, and show 
two distinct shades of green. Absolute- 
ly new, and scarce as yet. 40 and 60 cts. 
each, postpaid. $1.00and $1.50 by express. 
BOSTON FERN. A most beautiful 
fern for growing in pots, vases or bas- 
kets. It thrives under ordinary condi- 
tions, reauiring very little attention. 
The fronds grow 2 to 3 feet long andarch 
over in the most graceful manner. A 
highly decorative house plant. 15c. each, 
postpaid; by express, 35c., 50c. and $1.00. 
MAIDEN HAIR FERN. Very pop- 
ular sort. Delicate and graceful and 
largely used in bouquets. 15 cents each. 
MT. WASHINGTON FERN. (Adi- 
antum cuneatum.) Thrives in parlor or 
dining room, ever becoming more 
beautiful. 20 cents each, postpaid. 
JAPAN CEDAR. Cryptomeria. 
An evergreen house plant of high or- 
namental value. Fern-like, bright green 
branches; erect, tree-like. Decidedly 
decorative. 20 cents each, postpaid. 
NORFOLK ISLAND PINE. 
The Norfolk Island Pine (Auracaria 
= excelsa) is one of the most fashionable 
: of all house plants. Resembles a small 
= pine tree and is of fine form and color. . 
75 cts. each, postpaid. Large plants, by express, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 each. 
| 
PALMS. | 
WASHINGTON) 
= WEEPING PALM.—Will 
. thrive in any ordinary liv- | 
ing room, regardless of 
heat or cold, dust or 
drought. Elegant fan- 
shaped leaves, dark green 
and fringed, giving the 
plant a weeping appear- 
ance. Good strong plants, 
15 and 25 cents each, post- 
paid; by express, larger 
plants, 35 cents each. 
OSTRICH FEATHER 
PALM.—A very fine dec- 

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and bright yellow stems, 
assuming the arching form 
of ostrich feathers. 
grown. 30c. each, postpaid. 
By express, 40 and 50 cts. 
KENTIA PALM.—A very graceful and ornamental palm of easiest 
fg culture. Has tall, erect stems and long, narrow leaves. 
@ each, postpaid. Larger plants, by express, 50 cents each. 
LATANIA OR FAN PALM. —The most beautiful and indispens- 
able. The leaves assume a fan-like form and are deep green in color. 
2 cents each, postpaid. By express, 35 cents and 50 cents each. 
Ficus elastica. For table or parlor decora- 
Rubber Plant. tion. Leaf thick and leathery; olive green, 
with polished effect. Easily grown, thriving everywhere. Express size 
plants only, which are shipped at purchaser’s expense, size, 15 to 18 
inches high, 65 cents to $1.00 each. 
OLEANDERS. 
A fine hard-wooded house plant, very popular and valued for their 
splendid flowers. . 
WASHINGTON WEEPING PALM. 
ANTEED SEEDS. 
White. Large snow-white blossoms, very double and sweet. 
Pink. A fine rosy pink, blossoms very large. 
Yellow. Handsome large flowers. 
Any of the above, 20 cents each, postpaid, or the 3 for 50 cents, postpaid. 
PASSION FLOWER. 
NORTHERN CROSS. This pas- 
sion flower is one of the best for sum- 
mer planting in the open air. The 
vine is a free bloomer. Flowers a 
rich shade of blue, suffused with 
rose. Not hardy. 15 cents each; 2 for 
25 cents, postpaid. 
GENISTA. 
Also called Shower of Gold. This 
desirable greenhouse or window 
shrub (Genista fragrans) produces its 
fragrant, yellow, pea-like blossoms 
in great profusion in early spring. 
Culture easy. 15 cts. each, postpaid; 
large plants, by express, 35 cts. each. 
CISSUS DISCOLOR. 
Also known as Chameleon Plant, 
Trailing Begonia, ete. A beautiful 
vine-like plant for window garden 
or hanging basket. Foliage green 
and silvery white on the upper sur- 
face and reddish on underside. Very 
desirable. Tender. 15 cents each. 
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orative house palm with | 
rich, glossy green foliage | 
Easily | 
30 cents | 
RARE AND BEAVIIPUL PLANLS. 

ASPARAGUS. 
SPRENGERII. Bears long, bright 
green feathery fronds, which often grow 
to a length of 4 feet or more. It will 
thrive under ordinary conditions. 15 
cents each, postpaid. Large plants, 
30 cents and 50 cents each, by express. 
PLUMOSA. A _ graceful, decorative 
asparagus, with foliage as fine as the 
most delicate fern. Succeeds in the 
house and lasts for weeks after being 
cut. 15 cents each, postpaid. Larger 
plants, 35 cents each, by express. 
HELIOTROPES. 
Heliotropes make fine house plants 
being both handsome and fragrant. 1 
offer 3 superb sorts: 
JERSEY BEAUTY. The popular 
variety. Bright mauve purple. 
MME. DE BLONAY. Large, hand 
some truss, nearly pure white. 
LADY IN WHITE.—Large, delicate 
white blooms; handsome. 
Any of the heliotropes, 10 cents each, 
$1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
CLERODENDRONS. 
BALFOURI. A climbing plant of 
great value for indoor culture. Grows 
to a height of about 3feet. The profuse 
blooms are pear-shaped and are bright 
crimson on the inside and creamy white 
on the outside. 15 cents each. 
FRAGRANS. Fragrant; not hardy 
The creamy-white flowers are so double 
that each is a bouquet in itself. Plaut 
bush-like in growth. 1l5c. each. 
2 New Justicias 
JUSTICIAVELU- 
TINA. A new plant, 
adapted to pot culture or 
out-door bedding. It 
blooms when a few inches 
high. Flowers, hand- 
some and numerous. 
Color, rosy red. 15 cents 
each; 2 for 25 cents. 
JUSTICIA NERVO- 
SA. A rare new sort, of 
great merit; dwarf, bushy 
and compact, covered 
continually with lovely 
sky blue flowers. 
15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts. 
Acalypha Bicolor 
Compacta. 
Entirely new and highly 
recommended as a first- 
class foliage plant for 
house culture and sum- 
mer bedding; large oval 
leaves, beautifully varie- 
gated with bright yellow, 
white and green. lic.each 
PENTAS LANCEOLATA. 
WHITE BEAUTY. This is a charming new pot plant for the liv 
ing room and conservatory; grows low and bushy, and bears a constant 
| profusion of lovely star-shaped snow-white flowers in elegant fiat clus 
| ters of 15 to 30 flowers each; quite fragrant and a splendid winter 
| bloomer. May be set out in open border in summer, and when taken 
indoors before cold weather will bloom all winter and be ready to set 
out again in thespring. 15 cents each, postpaid. 
SALVIA SPLENDENS. 
| A universal favorite for bedding, and the most brilliant red fiowering 
plant of the garden; 2 to 3 feet tall, according to fertility of soil, with in- 
| tense scarlet spikes. 10c. each; $1.00 per doz. Special prices in large lots. 
| NEW GIANT BROWALLIA. 
A fine summer or winter blooming 
annual plant; charming deep violet 
blue flowers. Bushy, dense and very 
free flowering. Flowers 2 inches across. 
| 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
ACALYPHA SANDERI. 
Also advertised as Chenille Plant, 
| Comet Plant, Dewey’s Favorite Plant, 
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ACALYPHA BICOLOR COMPACTA. 
etc. It is a handsome thing for the 
window. Growth erect, with long 
fluffy drooping spikes from between 
the leaves. These spikes are of the 
| most glowing crimson, resembling 
| chenille cords in appearance. Good 
strong plants, 15 cents each, postpaid. 
UMBRELLA PLANT. 
This ornamental sedge (Cyperus al- 
lernifolia) has the grace of a palm. 
Easily grown in sun or shade, and 
highly decorative. It requires con- 
Stant moisture at the root. It makes 
numerous stalks, each surmounted 
with a whorl of narrow leaves. Fine 
plants, 15 cents each, postpaid. 

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