DREER -PHIIADEIPHIAM- 



NEW-" RARE PIAMTS 



DRAC^SNA KE^VENSIS. 



A new and distinct species which has been introduced from 

 New Caledonia, and which is claimed by the introducers to be 

 ahead of all others in hardiness, it being classed with the Aspidistra 

 and Rubber Plant as a decorative plant. 



The persistent, leathery, lanceolate leaves are about 15 inches 

 \on<y by 2-t to 3 inches broad, of a fresh, glossy pea-green color 

 when young, changing to olive-green as they age ; the leaf stalks 

 are red, and this, together with the dark and light green of the old 

 and young leaves, gives the plant a pleasing and distinct appear- 

 ance. (See cut.) Good thrifty plants in 3 and 4 inch pots, 50 cts. 

 each. 



NEIJV DWARF CORAI. PI.ANT. 



(Erythrlna Christa-Galli Compacta.) 



The Coral Plant has always been a favorite on account of its 

 brilliant and interesting flowers, but its tall growth was an objection 

 to its general cultivaiion, it frequently attaining a height of 6 feet 

 before blooming. In this new varietv we have a plant that is not 

 only dwarf — it did not exceed 30 inches in our trial grounds last 

 summer — but is also of branching habit, and each branch is termi- 

 nated with a spike of flowers. These are of a brilliant crimson- 

 scarlet, and are produced from early in July until frost ; an effective 

 and showy plant that we can recommend for every garden. After 

 fiost the plants may be lifted and stored in a dormant conditiork 

 through the winter in a dry cellar, covering them with dry soil or 

 sand. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



Dracena Kewensis 



EUPATORIUM 



VERNALE. 



A valuable winter-flowering plant, 

 which received a certificate of merit 

 from the Royal Horticultural Society 

 in London, before whom it was shown 

 in February, 1903. 



Unlike most other varieties of 

 Eupatorium, nearly all of which are, 

 tall-growing and useless as pot plants, 

 this is of dwarf, compact growth, never 

 exceeding 2 feet in height, making 

 an excellent pot plant for the window 

 :garden or conservatory. Its flowers, 

 which are produced during January 

 and February, are tinted pink when 

 first opening, changing to a pure 

 white when fully mature. They are 

 borne in great profusion in much- 

 t)ranched terminal corymbs, 8 to 10 

 inches in diameter. Ready April 

 15th. 50 cts. each. 



TWO RARE HARDY FERISS. 



Two beautiful and rare varieties. No words can convey a 

 proper idea of their beauty, but our illustration shows the prettily 

 waved fronds of the Hart's-Tongue Fern. They are perfectly 

 hardy. Put them in a shady, moist corner of your garden, and they 

 will prove a constant delight, and increase in beauty every year. 

 Asplenlum Filix=-f(Emina Victoriae {T/m Queen of Lady 

 Ferns). The pinnae of this variety are arranged in a unique, 

 criss-cross manner unlike anything else in the vegetable king- 

 dom. 75 cts. each. 

 Scolopendrium officinarum undulatum {Wavy-leaved 

 Harf s- Tongue Fern). (See cut.) 50 cts. each. 

 One of each variety for $1.00. 



The Mistletoe Fig 



(Ficus Lutescens.) 



A nev/ species which is especially 

 interesting on account of its free and 

 prolific fruiting qualities, it bearing 

 at each leaf axil a small fig, which, 

 at first green, changes to a pale yellow- 

 the dark green foliage is small, the 

 whole plant reminding one of a branch 

 of mistletoe. It should make an 

 excellent subject for the window 

 garden. Strong plants, $100 each. 



NE^W GEADIOLUS. 



We offer some fine new sorts. 

 For descriptions see page 148. 



New Hardy Fern, Scolopendkiu.m opficinakum undulatum. 



