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WLBT CAT!,* LILX. " THE GEM. 



DWARF BANANA. 



(Musa Cavendishii.) 



A dwarf form of the Banana, 

 "which Is of great value as a 

 centre plant in large "foliage" 

 beds. The leaves are broad 

 and massive, well calculated 

 to withstand 6trong winds. 

 Planted In a large tub it will 

 make aspleDdid ornament for 

 the lawn ; at the close of the 

 season it may be placed in a 

 •warm cellar until the next 

 season, or grown into fruit 

 in a greenhouse or conserva- 

 tory. Price, strong growing 

 plants, $1.00 each. 



DWARF * dALLA » LILY, 



"The Gem." 



The great value of this over the common Calla Lily lies 

 in its dwarf habit and freedom of bloom . The principal 

 objection to the old variety is found in its rank growth, 

 but in this improved sort that objection is overcome. 

 It r&rsly exceeds 18 inches in height and blooms most 

 abundantly. The flowers are not more than half the 

 size of the common variety, and therefore can be U6ed 

 with telling effect in bouquets. It is in every way 

 superior as a house plant to the larger growing variety. 

 Price, strong blooming plants from pots, 50c. each, 

 $4.50 per dozen. (See cut.) 



TflUE BLACK GiUiM LILY. 



(Arum Sanctum.) 



A rare species from the Holy Land, which Is still 

 very scarce. The flowers are about 14 inches long from 

 tip to base, and about 4 inches broad at the widest 

 part, gracefully curving to a small point. They have 

 a strong violetlike odor, are a deep velvety purplish 

 maroon— almost black — on the upper side, and moss- 

 green underneath. From the centre of the flower 

 springs a spike ten inches long, of the most intense 

 glossy black. The whole appearance of the plant is 

 stately and elegant in the extreme— the color of the 

 flowers stamping it as one of the most wonderful pro- 

 ductions of nature. 



Price, $1.25 each for plants started In pots. 



The Roses and other flowering plants I ordered from yon arrived 



tn first-class condition— not a leaf broken, all very fine ; extras 



splendid, for all of which accept our thanks, and also for "The 



Garden Culture of Boaes," as well as for the prompt receipt of the seeds included In the 



order.— H. 8. Cbasdall, M.D., Leonardsville, Kans., April 5th, Ml 



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THicokOH 



GuPflEH. 



(Cuphea Llavae.) 

 One of the most remarkable flowering plants within the range 

 of our knowledge, combining as it does three distinct colors in each 

 flower, scarlet, purple and while. It belongs to the same family 

 as the well-known " Lady's Cigar Plant," but is vastly superior 

 in every way. The flowers are tubular in shape, one and one- 

 half to two inches long, and have two bright 6carlet wings at 

 the end of each flower; the tip of the flower Is bright purple, 

 the stamens are pure white ; the body of the flower is pea-green 

 and is covered with fine crimson hairs like a moss rose, truly a 

 wonderful flower. The plants are always In bloom when given 

 proper care. It grows into a bushy plant about fifteen inches 

 high, and makes an elegant appearance when potted or in the 

 open ground. Price, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



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BLACE CAU.A LILT. 



YELLOW CALLA LILY. 



(Richard/a Hastata.) 

 Every one Is familiar with, 

 the well-known White Call* 

 Lily. The fine variety we 

 now offer is identical with 

 this in every respect except 

 the color, which is light yel- 

 low, with rich purple in the 

 throat of the flower, so that 

 the great value of this grand 

 novelty can be readily ap- 

 preciated by all. Our stock 

 Is limited, so that such of our 

 customers as want to procure 

 this rare plant will do well to> 

 order early. Price, $1 each. 



WHITE CALLA LILY. 



{Li/y of the Mile.) 

 Pure white, large, splendid 

 flowers. 30c. each, $3 per do*. 



SPOTTED LEAF CALLA. 



(Richardia Alba Maculata.) 

 This plant Is always orna- 

 mental, even when not la 

 flower, the dark green leave* 

 being beautifully spotted 

 with white; In other respects 

 the plant is the same as the 

 White Calla, but is of dwarf 

 habit. Price, 30c. each, 



$3.00 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER.-WewllI 



supply the 6et of five grand 

 Calla Lilies offered above for 

 $2.50. If bought separately 

 would cost $3.35. 



YELLOW PARIS DAISY. 



(Mew Branching.) 

 A new, strong growing and 

 branching variety of this very- 

 useful plant. It will be wel- 

 comed on account of its vlg« 

 orous habit and golden-vel« 

 low flowers. May be had In 

 bloom all winter." Price, 30a 

 each, $3.00 per doz. 



