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GARD^M^"»OI!fE^HOUSE PLANTS 



SALVIA SPLENDENS "BONFIRE" 



(Scarlet Sage J 

 This is one of the finest of the Scarlet Sages, growing in a 

 compact l)ush about 2 feet high. Its erect spikes of brilliant 

 scarlet flowers stand clear above the dark-green foliage and com- 

 pletely cover the plant. One of the most effective and gorgeous 

 l)edding plants in cultivation. 10 cts. each. $1.00 per doz.; 

 $8.00 per 100. 



SANSEVIERIA. 



Zej'lanica. An elegant variegated plant, especially adapted for 

 house decoration, the thick, leathery leaves standing the heat 

 and dust of the house with impunity. 1.5 cts. each; $1.50 per 

 doz. 



SENECIO SCAISfDENS (Parlor, or German W,. 



This well-known, tender climber is indispensable as a vase, 

 basket or window-box plant in the summer, and the best vine for 

 the window-garden at all seasons. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



S:»IILAX. 



Too well known to require any description. One of the most 

 valuable plants for bouquets, wreaths, festoons and decorations. 

 10 cts. each; $1 00 per doz.; ^6.00 per 100. 



STEPHANOTIS. 



Floribunda. One of the most charming 

 hothouse climbers, growing rapidly, with 

 long, glossy, deep green foliage, and pro- 

 ducing clusters of pure white, deliciously 

 fragrant flowers. $1.00 each. 



STIOIAPHV^LLOX 



CILIATUM. 



(Brazilian Golden, or Orchid Vine.) 

 One of the prettiest tender climbers in cul- 

 tivation, with large yellow, orchid-like flow- 

 ers, produced very freely during the summer 

 months. It is especially adapted for train- 

 ing over the pillars or on the wall of a con- 

 servatory, but will do equally well in the 

 open air. 2o cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Stigmaphyllon Cimatum. 



TiGRIDIA. 



R SCARI ET Sa(.F,. P'ONFIHK. 



S\%'AI]SSOIVA. 



Galegifolia Alba. A most desirable 

 everblooniing plant, with pure whi'.e 

 Sweet Pea- like flowers, produced in 

 sprays. Its easy culture, freedom 

 of bloom, and the grace and beauty 

 of the flower and plant, make it pop- 

 ular. l-T cts, each; $1.50 pe'r doz. 



THrXBERGIA. 



Harrisii. A splen<lid winter-flower- 

 ing [jreenhouse climber, with showy 

 light blue flowers with creamy-white 

 throat. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



TIGRiniAS. 



(Tiger, or Shell Flower.) 

 These gorgeous summer-flowering 

 bulbs look well associated with Glad- 

 ioli, Lilies and kindred stock; grow 

 about 1 i feet high, and flower freely throughout the summer. They re- 

 quire tlic same treatment as Gladioli, and should be lifted in autumn and 

 dried off in the same way. (See cut. ) 

 Aurea. Rich golden yellow. 

 Conch if lora. Golden-yellow, spotted crimson. 



Qrandiflora alba. Ivory-white, yellow centre, spotted with crimson. 

 Pavonia tirandiflora. Bright crimson, centre spotted with yellow. 

 Rosea. Rose-pink with yellow variegated centre. 



5 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; J^.S.OO per ]00. 



DOUBLE PEARE TUBEROSES. 



One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of ihe summer-flow- 

 ering bulbs. By skilful management a succession of flowers may be 

 obtained all the year round. For early flowers they can be started in 

 February or March in the greenhouse or hotbed; and for a succession they 

 can be planted at intervals as late as July. For flowering in the open 

 border plant about the middle of May, or as soon as the ground becomes 

 warm. (See illustration on opposite page.) 



Extra large bulbs, 3 for 10 cts. ; 25 rts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. 



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