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CALADIIJIU ESCULENTUIIf. 



(Elephant's Kar.) 



One of the most effective plants in cultivation for beds, borders or 

 for planting out upon the lawn ; it will grow in any good garden 

 soil, and is of the easiest culture. To obtain the best result it should 

 be planted where it will obtain plenty of water and an abundance of 

 rich compost. Foliage light green. When full size it stands 6 to 10 

 feet high, and bears immense leaves, 3 to 4 feet long, by 2^ feet 

 wide. (See cut.) 



Extra Large, 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz ; $15.00 per 100. 

 First=size, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 Second-Size, 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; $7 50 per 100. 

 Third size, 7 cts. each ; 75 cts per doz.; $5. 00 per 100. 



If w.inted by mail, add 1 cts., 8 cts., 10 cts. and 15 cts. each, 

 according to s'ze, for postage. 



Giant-flowering^ Caladiuni 

 " Neiiv Century." 



A species introduced from Central America, producing leaves 

 from .3 to 5 feet long l)y 2 to 2 J feet broad, and is much larger 

 than the ordinary Caladium, or Eleiihant's Ear. The leaves 

 are of a heavy leathery texture, bright glossy green color, with 

 metallic lustre, and are held on stout, .stiff stems well above the 

 ground. Added to the foliage effect are the creamy-white, 

 Lily-like fli)weri from 12 to 15 inches long, which possess an 

 exquisite fnigrance and are produced throughout the summer. 

 Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; $1 50 per doz. 



CAREX. 



Japonica Variegata. An ornamental Jap- 

 anese grass, whicii is extremely useful as a 

 house plant, of easy growth, standing the 

 dry atmosphere of heated rooms with im- 

 punity, and at the same time hardy if 

 planted out in the garden in summer. 15 

 cts each; $1.50 per doz. 



CAMELLIA JAPONICA. 



A choice assortment of 12 varieties. 



Fine bushy plants, 15 inches high, $1.00 

 each ; $10.00 per doz. 



.Stronger planis, 18 to 20 inches high, bushy, 

 f 1 50 e.ch ; $15.00 per doz, 



CANNAS. (See pages 139 and 140 



ci'LENTt:M ' Rl(;pliant's Ear). 



CALLA LILIES. 



Cestrum Parqiu. 



GoLDiiN Yellow Calla Elliottiana. 



Golden Yellow Calla {Ric/iardia Elliot- 

 tuma). Entirely distinct and unlike all 

 other forms of yellow Callas ; it has the 

 same habit of growth as the ordinary white 

 vaiitty, with flowers of same size and shape, 

 but of a rich, clear, lustrous golden-yellow 

 color; the foliage is dark green, with a 

 number of translucent creamy-white spots, 

 which add much to its beauty. It is but a 

 few years ago that this sold at a very high 

 price. We are now able to offer strong 

 bidbs at 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 

 Spotted Leaf Calla [Richardia alba maailata). The leaves 

 of this variety are deep green, with numerous white spots, 

 whicli give the plant a very ornamental appearance. The flow- 

 ers are pure white, with a black centre; they grow freely either 

 indoors or out. 10 cts. e.nch ; $1.00 per doz. 



TWELVE SELECT CARNATIONS. 



The carnations which we furnish are thrifty young plants from 

 pots, which if planted out will flower freely throughout the season. 

 Aristocrat. Beautiful, large, perfect cerise pink. 

 Boston Market. An excellent, pure glistening white. 

 Dorotliy. Very free- flowering soft pink. 

 Enchantress. Exquisite, delicate pink of large size. 

 Harlowarden. Brilliant rich crimson. 

 Lady Bountiful. Magnificent, large, pure white. 

 Mrs. M. A. Patton, White, beautifully variegated with pink. 

 Hrs. Thomas W. Lawson. Cerise pink, the largest of its color. 

 Nelson Fisher. Intense cherry-pink. 

 Robert Craig. Brilliant scarlet, of large size. 

 Rose-Pink Enchantress. A beautiful rose-pink. 

 Red Sport. Large, bright, clear red. 



,10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6 00 per 100. Set of 12 varieties for $1.00. 



CESTRUM PARQUI (NigUt-blooming Jessamine). 



An interesting tender shrub of easy cultivation, with small greenish-white 

 flowers of delightful fragrance, which is dispensed during the night only. 15 cts. 

 each; $150 per doz. 



CANNAS are shown in colors and offered on pages 139 and 140. 



