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ASPARAGUS. 
Sprengeri. A most desirable new species, especially useful to grow 
as a pot plant for decorative purposes or for planting in suspended 
baskets; the fronds are frequently four feet long, are of a rich shade of 
green and most useful for cutting, retaining their freshness after being cut 
for weeks. It will make an excellent house plant, as it withstands dry 
atmosphere and will succeed in almost any position. We consider this one 
of the best house plants introduced for many years. (See cut.) 25 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz. Large specimens $1.00 each. 
Plumosus Nanus. This graceful climbing Asparagus has, to a great 
extent, taken the place of the once popular Swz/ax in all fine decorations. 
It possesses the advantage of being much more graceful, its foliage being oe 
finer than that of the most delicate fern, and will last for weeks after being — 
cut, the whole plant being of a bright, cheerful green. It is an excellent 
house plant, succeeding under almost any conditions. 26 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz. 
Tenuissimus. A beautiful species of climbing habit. Remarkable for 
the extreme delicacy of its foliage. 
the foliage of other plants it is one of the most effective. 15 cts. each; $1.50 
per doz. 
BEGONIA REX 
(Ornamental-Leaved Varieties). 
We have a most beautiful collec- 
tion of this justly popular pot plant 
in twelve very handsome varieties. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
CAREX 
JAPONICA 
VARIEGATA. * 
An exquisitely graceful new Japa- 
nese grass with slender green foliage 
edged with white. It is extremely 
easy to grow and makes a most ex- 
cellant plant for house culture. 15 
cts. each; 4 for 50 cts. 
CROTONS. 
Our collection of this beautiful 
class of ornamental foliage plants 
embraces twelve of the most dis- 
tinct, high-colored varieties. As a 
pot plant for the conservatory or 
window-garden, they have always 
been fayorites. 30 cts. each; $3.00 
per doz. 
Cyperus ALTERNIFOLIUS 
As a decorative plant for contrast with 
Dreer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1598. 
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 
CYPERUS. 
PAPYRUS 
(Egyptian Paper Plant). 
This makesa most desirable pot 
plant for the window-garden or con- 
servatory. The stems are triangular 
and are surmounted by a tuft of 
long, thread-like leaves, which gives 
the plant a graceful and striking 
appearance. 265 cls. each. 
ALTERNIFOLIUS 
(Umbrella Plant). 
An excellent plant for growing 
in water or damp places; will thrive 
in any good soil, and always pre- 
sents a green and attractive appear- 
ance, (See cut.) 15 cts. and 25 
cts. each. 
ALTERNIFOLIUS. 
GRACILIS. 
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This is a new variety of the pop- 
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Cycas Revoiuta. row foliage. 165 cts. each, 
CYCAS REVOLUTA 
(SAGO PALM). 
These are magnificent plants of noble and majestic habit, and most impressive. 
They are probably the most valuable decorative plants grown, both for lawn 
and house decoration; their heavy glossy, deep green fronds resist alike the gas, 
dust, and cold, to which decorative plants are frequently exposed. We grow an 
immense stock of them, and have this season an exceptionally fine lot in popular 
sizes for house decoration. 
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Plants with stems 4 to 6 in. high, 7 to 8 leaves, 15 to 18 in. long......$1 50 
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Specimen plants, sizes of which will be given on application, $7.50, $10.00, 
$12.50, and $15.00 each. 
See Special Offer of Plants for Home Adormment on 
page 25. 
