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Pennisetum Cupreum. 



New Selaginella 



Golden-leaved Emilieana. 



The green-leaved Selaginella Emilieana is one of the 

 prettiest of the mosses, and is extensively grown for use in 

 fern-dishes, as well as for individual specimens in connec- 

 tion with Ferns, etc. It succeeds well in the window gar- 

 den, forming pretty, shapely plants from 6 to 10 inches 

 high. This new variety, however, has rich golden-yellow- 

 foliage, very distinct and effective. 



Good young plants, 35 cts. each. 



Sanseviera Zealanica Laurentii, 



The ordinary Sanseviera Zealanica offered on page 173, 

 with its thick, leathery foliage of dark green, irregularly 

 transversely variegated with silvery-grey markings, has 

 long been recognized as one of the best plants for the house, 

 st succeeding under the most adverse conditions and always 

 presenting a fresh appearance. This new variety, in addi- 

 tion to this variegation, has a band of creamy-yellow vary- 

 ing from \ to \ inch or more in width on each edge of the 

 long leaves, which adds greatly to its decorative effect. 

 Stock limited. $2. 50 each. 



WATSONIA ARDERNEI. 



(White Bugle lily.) 



A bulbous plant from the Cape of Good Hope, closeiy 

 allied to and similar in growth to the Gladiolus, and suc- 

 ceeding under ithe same cultivation. It can be grown as a 

 pot plant and flowered in the conservatory or greenhouse, 

 but succeeds best when planted out. It grows about 4 

 feet high with branched stems, there frequently being as 

 many as five or six branches on a stem, and bearing many 

 long-tubed, open flowers, 2 inches across, of the purest 

 glistening white As a cut flower for vases it is considered 

 very choice. Strong bulbs, 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. ; 

 $10.00 per 100. 



NEW ORNAMENTAL GRASS 

 PENNISETUM CUPREUM. 



The Pennisetums during the past few years have become such popular bed- 

 ding plants, especially for the bordering of large beds of Cannas, Caladiums, 

 etc., as well as for planting in connection with the various Hardy Grasses, 

 that a new variety is certain to meet with a welcome. Pennisetum Cupreum 

 is a cross between the fine-leaved P. Rueppelianum, which is Illustrated in 

 the border of grasses shown on page 219 of this book, and which was 

 unquestionably the most effective piece of bedding at the Pan-American Ex- 

 position in 1900, and the red-leaved P. Macrophyllum Alrosanguineum 

 introduced by us from New Guinea some eight years ago. 



This new variety originated with Prof. Cowell at the Botanical Gardens, 

 Buffalo, N. Y. , and combines the good points of both of its parents. The 

 foliage is somewhat wider than P, Rueppelianum, and it has the dark, cop- 

 ery-bronze color of Macrophyllum Atrosanguineum. The plumes are of 

 a tawny crimson color; it grows 3 to 3J feet high. A distinct and valuable 

 addition to our list of tender grasses. 



Young plants, ready April 15th, 25 cts. each; $2.50 perdoz.| $15.00 per 

 100. 



PERESKIA GODSEFFIANA. 



A splendid new variegated foliage plant which should prove a valuable 

 acquisition for use in window-boxes, bedding, etc., in the same way a< the 

 variegated forms of Vcalypha are now used. The plant is of strong, vigorous 

 growth, with somewhat succulent leaves, which are neatly variegated with 

 green and ochre and suffused with a lively bronze-red. Ready April 1st. 

 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



NEW GOLDEN-LEAVED SMILAX. 



An introduction which will be valuable in fine floral decoration';, adding 

 variety and color not obtainable in other foliage plants. The foliage is a 

 lustrous, glossy, golden-yellow, the plant possessing the same vigorous, free- 

 growing habit as the ordinary green-leaved Smilax. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per 

 doz. 



Sanseviera Zbalanica I.aurentii. 



