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NEW- RARE PLANTS- 



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New Marguerite, Mrs. F. Sander. 



DRACvENA 

 BRUANTI VARIEGATA, 



A pretty variety, in which the leaves are striped and 

 variegated with deep creamy-yellow; the young 

 foliage is tinted with rich bronzy-red, which inten- 

 sifies the coloring. §2.50 each. 



FICUS PANDURATA. 



(The Majestic Rubber Plant) 



A truly majestic plant. Its gigantic 

 leaves, which frequently measure 10 inches 

 in width by 15 inches in length, are irreg- 

 ular in outline, and of a rich, deep green 

 with creamy-white veins and of remarkable 

 substance, enabling the plant to flourish 

 under the most unfavorable conditions. 

 One of the finest foliage plants of recent 

 years. Specimen plants, 2i feet high, §3.00 

 each; 4 feet high, §5.00 each; 6 feet high, 

 $7.50 each. 



FICUS WENDLANDI. 



A bold and effective variety, with large heart- 

 shaped leaves 10 to 12 inches long by 8 to 10 inches 

 wide, of a rich dark green, with light green ribs 

 and veins; a fine collection plant, 4-inch pots, §1.50 

 each. 



NEW EMPEROR GLOXINIA. 



(Gloxinia Hybrida Imperialism 



A new hybrid strain produced by crossing Sinningia Regina Hybrida with the choicest strains of Gloxinias, resulting in a plant 

 which not only embraces all of the rich and varied colors of the Gloxinia, but in which the foliage also is distinct and very ornamental, 

 being of a reddish-brown or bronzy color, with strongly projecting white veins, while the flowers are held very erect, thus showing to 



, full advantage. Strong bulbs> in choice mixed varieties, 35 cts. each; §3.50 

 per doz. 



HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS AVALANCHE. 



This is really the first pure white Hydrangea of the Hortensis type introduced, pro- 

 ducing its flowers in large trusses. We consider it a valuable acquisition and a plant 

 which will become very popular. We offer a limited stock of strong plants in 6-inch 

 pots, §1.25 each; young plants ready in April, 35 cts. each. 



NEW MARGUERITE, MRS. F. SANDER. 



In this we have unquestionably the most important flowering plant introduced in 

 recent years, which, like its predecessors, the French Marguerite and the later intro- 

 ductions, white and blush Queen Alexandra, will be grown extensively for cut flowers 

 during winter, while its pure white color will make it more valuable than any as a 

 pot plant for Easter decorations. For the amateur's conservatory or window garden, 

 it should prove one of the best flowering subjects, it adapting itself to any light 

 sunny position. 



Unlike all other Marguerites, its color is of the purest glistening white throughout; 

 in size it frequently measures 5 inches across; the centre of the flower is a mass of 

 closely arranged fringed florets; these are surrounded or edged by the broad, shining 

 white ray petals, forming a flower which reminds one forcibly of a glorified double 

 Pyrethrum. These are produced on long stems with a freedom not known in other 

 varieties of the Marguerite. Strong young plants, ready April 15th, 35 cts. each; 

 §3.50 per doz.; §25.00 per 100. 



NEW EVERBEOOMING PELARGONIUM, 

 "EASTER GREETING." 



(Lady Washington Geranium.) 



This variety is remarkable for its early and free-flowering habit, and while its prin- 

 cipal crop of flowers is produced in early spring, it is the first variety introduced which, 

 in a favorable season, continues to bloom throughout the summer and fall months. Its 

 flowers are of large size, of a bright amaranth-red, each petal marked with a large 

 Ficus Pandurata. black blotch. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



