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Agekatum. 



Agapanihus Umbellatus. 



AGAPANTHUS. 



Umbellatus (Blue Lily of the Nile). A 



splendid ornamental plant, bearing clusters 



of bright blue flowers on long flower stalks 



and lasting a long time in bloom. A most 



desirable plant for outdoor decoration, 



planted in large pots or tubs on the lawn or 



piazza. 

 — Alba. A white- flowering variety. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. One of each, 

 25 cts. 



AGERATUM (Floss Flower). 



One of the best of bedding plants; always in 

 bloom. 



Blanche. Dwarf, compact white. 

 Inimitable. Bright lavender-blue; very large. 

 Mont Blanc. Large flowered white. 

 Princess Pauline. Blue, white centre. 

 Stella Gurney. Bright blue. 



10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



ALLAHIANDA. 



liendersoni. A strong- growing variety, well suited for growing on the 

 pillars or supports of a conservatory, or for training on a trellis; large 

 golden-yellow flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Williamsii. This handsome variety is entirely distinct from all others, 

 being quite dwarf . d forming a compact bush with trusses of bloom at 

 every point. The flowers are 3 inches in diameter, of a very rich, yet 

 delicate, tint of yellow, deliciously scented; a fine plant for the window 

 garden or conservatory. 25 cts. each; §2. 50 per doz. 



ALOCASIAS. 



Beautiful subjects for the warm conservatory, with showy, ornamental 

 foliage; invaluable as exhibition plants. 

 Argyrea. Foliage deep green with silvery-white ribs and veins. $1.50 



each. 

 Lowii. A rare variety with olive-green foliage and silvery markings, the 



reverse side rich purple. $3.00 each. 

 Sanderiana. Deeply-Iobed leaves of a glossy dark green with metallic 



reflections and prominent white margins and veins; a handsome and 



scarce plant. (3.00 each. 

 Zebrina. Foliage bright green, supported on ivory-white stems, which 



are transversely marked with dark green; very interesting. $2.50 each. 



AL.OYSIA (Lemon Verbena*. 

 Citriodora. Well-known popular, fragrant favorite. 10 cts. 

 each; $1.00 per doz. 



ALTERNANTHERA. 



Bright foliaged plants of dwarf habit, much used for carpet 

 bedding. 



Aurea Nana. Bright yellow foliage. 

 Brilliantissima. Dwarf-growing, bright red foliage. 

 Jewel. A new large-leaved bright crimson. 

 Rosea nana. Dwarf, rosy-crimson foliage. 

 Versicolor. Olive, crimson and chocolate, 



10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



AX,YSSU3I (Sweet AlyssunO. 



Little Gem. The dwarf white variety so much used for 

 edging. 75 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



AMASONIA. 



Puniceus. A greenhouse shrub of easy growth with yellowish 



flowers and bright red bracts, which remain attractive from 



January to April; should be 



grown in rather small pots. 50 



cts. each. 



Amorphophallus. 



Rivieri. Particularly handsome 

 plant for growing either in clumps 

 or as a solitary specimen. Should 

 be planted in May in warm, sunny 

 situation in extra rich soil; the 

 flowers appear before the leaves 

 and rise to a height of 2 feet and 

 resemble a gigantic black Calla. 

 This is soon followed by the 

 massive tropical looking leaves, 

 supported by thick, beautifully 

 marbled stems. Large bulbs, 30 

 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Aiocasia Sandrkiana. 



One of our leading specialties is large Roses that will give immediate results. See pages 17S to 193. 



