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Salvia, or Scarlet Sage, Bonfire 



PUNICA (Pomegranate). 

 Granatum Legrelli. A splendid shrub, hardy as far 

 north as Washington. A grand subject for the lawn, 

 producing its large, showy double orange-scarlet flowers 

 the entire summer. It is best grown as a tub plant and 

 is easily wintered dormant in a cool cellar. 

 Strong plants, 50 cts. each. 



RICINUS (Castor Oil Plant). 



Handsome tropical -looking plants for centres of large 

 beds, etc. Green and bronze-leaved sorts, ready in 

 May and June. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 

 per 100. 



SALVIA SPLENDENS, 



" BONFIRE". 



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

 in a compact bush 2 feet high. Its erect spikes of bril- 

 liant scarlet flowers stand clear above the dark green 

 foliage and completely cover the plant. One of the most 

 effective and gorgeous bedding plants in cultivation. 

 10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz.; $8.C0 per 100. 



STIGMAPHYLLON CILIATUM. 



(Brazilian Golden, or Orchid Vine.) 



One of the prettiest tender climbers in cultivation, with large 

 yellow, orchid-like flowers, produced very freely during the 

 summer months. It is especially adapted for training over the 

 pillars or on the wall of a conservatory, but will do equally well 

 in the open air in summer. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



SWAINSONA. 



Qalegifolia Alba. A most desirable everblooming plant, 

 with pure white 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 popular. 15 cts. each; 

 $1.50 per doz. 



THUNBERGIA. 



Harrisi. A splendid winter-flowering greenhouse climber, 

 with showy light blue flowers with creamy-white throat. 35 

 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



TIGKIDIA. 



(Tiger, or Shell Flower.) 



These gorgeous summer-flowering bulbs 



look well associated with Gladioli, Lilies and 



kindred stock; grow about \\ feet high, and 



flower freely throughout the 



summer. They require the 



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 lor a. Golden-yellow, 



spotted crimson. 



Grandiflora alba. Ivory-white, 



yellow centre, spotted with crimson. 



Pavonia ( irandif lora. Bright 



crimson, centre spotted with yellow. 



Rosea. Rose-pink with yellow 



variegated centre. 



5 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $3.00 

 per 100. 



SANSEVIERIA. 



Sansevieria 

 Zeylanica Laupbwti 



Zeylanica. An elegant variegated plant, especially adapted for house 

 decoration, the thick, leathery leaves standing the heat and dust of the 

 house with impunity. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Zeylanica Laurent!. This variety, in addition to the variegation shown 

 in the ordinary sort described above, has a band of creamy-yellow vary 

 ing from \ to \ inch or more in width on each edge of the leaves, which 

 adds greatly to its decorative effect. A limited stock of good young 

 plants, $1.00 each. 



SENECIO SCANDENS (Parlor, or German Ivy). 



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. 



SMII.AX. 



Too well known to require any description. One of the must 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 producing clusters of 

 pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers. $1.00 each. 



Tigridia 



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