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ASPARAGUS. 



Hadagasceriensis. An entirely distinct species which we are 

 now offering for the first time. It makes a splendid shapely, 

 ornamental plant from 10 to 12 inches high, with rich dark 

 olive-green, glossy foliage, reminding one of a small-leaved 

 Ruscus; an attractive plant for the conservatory or window 

 garden, particularly so when it becomes well set with its large 

 orange-scarlet berries, which appear quite freely at the tips of 

 the many small branches. (See cut.) •2.5 cts. each; $2.r)0 

 per doz. 



Plumosus Nanus {AK/mrngus Ferti). If there is a better 

 plant for table decor.ation than this we do not know it. The 

 foliage is more delicate than that of the finest Fern, being 

 lace-like in its filminess. A plant with half a dozen stalks is 

 a mass of dainty, misty green, among which the stems of a 

 few flowers can be thrust in such a manner as to make the 

 combination far superior, artistically, to most expensive deco- 

 rations prepared for the table by the professional florist. Its 

 value to the woman who takes pleasure in makmg her table 

 attractive will, therefore, be readily understood. 15 cts. and 

 25 cts. each; $1.50 and $2.50 per doz. 



Sprengeri {Emerald Feather). Excellent for hanging- 

 baskets, for bracket use and for cutting. It is one of the best 

 of all plants for the window-box when planted on the outside, 

 where it can droop over the edge of the box. 15 cts. and 25 

 cts. each; $1.50 and $2.50 per doz. 



SUPERB BRANCHING ASTERS. 



This is the finest type of China Aster for the amateur, being 

 of strong, robust habit, growing 2^ feet high and bearing their 

 large Chrysanthemum like flowers from August to October. We 

 can supply nice plants in May and June of the eight distinct 

 colors offered on page t)5. GO cts. per doz. ; $4.00 per 100. 



Aspidistra Lukiua Variegata. 



Asparagus Madagasceriensis. 



ASPIDISTRA. 



The Aspidistra is the easiest of all decorative plants to grow 

 well. Give it a loamy soil and plenty of water, and it will ask 

 for nothing more. 



For veranda decoration in summer it is unexcelled. In the 



hall, at any season of the year, it will attract more attention than 



almost any plant that can be grown there. It is never injured 



by insects. Those who have "no luck" with other decorative 



plants ought by all means to try this. Simply keep it well 



watered and fertilized and it will grow for anyone. 



Lurida. Green-leaved. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1.00 each. 



Ltirida Variegatai A pretty variegated form, the foliage 



being striped with white. 75 cts. and $1.00 each. 



AUCUBA. 



Japonica. This is a plant deserving a great deal more 

 attention than it receives. Its foliage is of the richest, 

 glossiest green, thickly spotted with yellow. For hall 

 decorntion it is as attractive as any Palm. In summer it 

 makes a most charming decoration for the veranda. 

 Strong, bushy plants, 12 inches high, 50 cts. each; 

 specimen plants, \h feet high, 75 cts. each; 2 feet high, 

 $1.50 each; 3 feet,' $4.00 each. 



CHINESE AZAI^EAS. 



These beautiful plants are deservedly popular for window 

 and conservatory decorations. We offer all the desirable 

 varieties and colors. 



Each. Doz. 

 First size, 15 to 18 inches in diameter .. $2 00 $20 00 

 Second size, 12 to 15 " " . . 1 50 15 00 



Third i^ize, 10 to 12 " " . . 75 7 50 



BOUVARDIA. 



Humboldtii Corymbiflora. A splendid late fall and 

 early winter-flowering plant, producing clusters of Jas- 

 mine-like white flowers; a most valuable plant for the 

 conservatory and window garden. Young plants, ready 

 in April, 15 cts. each; $1.50 ])er doz. 



BOUGAINVILEEA. 



Sanderiana. This beautiful free-flowering variety is very 

 popular, especially as a plant for Easter. Its brilliant 

 rosy -crimson blossoms are produced from early in March 

 until midsummer; in fact, a plant will frequently flower 

 the greater part of the year. 25 cts. each. 



Booki on Horticultural Subjects are offered on inside of back cover. 



