ABELIA. 



Rupestris. A choice dwarf, small shrub of graceful habit, hardy as far 

 north as Philadelphia, but requiring protection further north. It produces 

 through the entire summer and fall months white tinted lilac heather-like 

 flowers in such abundance as to completely cover the plant. 30 cts. each ; 

 §3.00 per doz. 



ABUTII.ONS. 



Arthur Belsham. Orange-red with deeper veins. 



Boule de Neige. Fine, pure white. 



Dalou. Lirge, deep ro5e colored flowers. 



Eclipse. A splendid variety for baskets and vases; folia^., marbled green 



and yellow; fljwers scarlet and orange-buff. 

 Golden Fleece. Fine pure yellow, remarkably free-flowering. 

 Qulliver. A distinct and pleasing light magenta. 

 Mrs. John Laing. Purplish-rose, j Menelik. Deep garnet. 

 Pink Beauty. Delicate soft pink. 

 Rosaeflora. Pretty pinkish rose. 

 Splendens. Free-flowering, bright red. 

 Thompson! Plena. P.'rfectly double flowers, rich orange, streaked with 



crim^'in. 



Price : 10 cts. each ; §1.00 per doz. Set of 12 varieties for §1.00. 



ACACIA. 



Armata. A most desirable house plant, succeeding under the same condi- 

 tions as an .\zalea or Camellia ; the bright canary-y ellow globular flowers 

 are produced in March and April ; verv effective. 50 Cts. and $1.00 each. 



AGAPANTHrS. 



Umbellatus [Bin; Lily of the NiU). A splendid or namental plant, bearing 

 clusters of bright blue flowers on long flower stalks and lasting a long time 

 in bloom. A most desirable plant for outdoor dec oration, planted in large 

 pots or tubs on the lawn or piazza. 



— Albus. A white flowering variety. 



15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. One of each, 25 cts. 



AGAVE. 



Amsricana Variegata. The varie- 

 gated-leaved Century Plant. A most 

 useful lawn plant. Nice plants, 15 

 in. high,.§1.00 e.ich. Larger plants, 

 18 to 20 inches high, 8:2.50 each. 



AI^I^AHANUA. 



WiliiamsII. This handsome variety is 

 entirely distinct from all others, being 

 quite dwarf and forming a compact 

 bush with trusses of bloom at every 

 point. The flowers are from 3 to 4 

 inches in diameter, of a very rich, yet 

 delicate tint of yellow, deliciously 

 scented and in bloom during the 

 greater part of the year. (See cut.) 

 25 cts. each ; §2,50 

 per doz. 



Agap\nthus. 



AGI.AOIVEMA. 



Versicolor. An Aroid of dwarf growth, 

 suited to the warm conservatory ; foliage 

 light green, irregularly blotched with patches 

 of grey and deep green. 50 cts. each. 



Costatum. A dwarf compact variety with 

 heart-shaped leaves of d.T.rk shining green, 

 with white midrib and scattering blotches 

 of white. 75 cts. each. 



A3IORPHOPHAI.I.US. 



Rivieri. Particularly handsome plant for 

 growing either in clumps or as a solitary 

 specimen. Should be planted in May in 

 warm, sunny situation in extra rich soil ; 

 the flowers appear before the leaves and 

 rise to a height of 2 feet and resemble a 

 gigantic black Calla. This is soon followed 

 by the massive tropical-looking leaves sup- 

 ported by thick, beautifully marbled stems. 

 Extra large bulbs, 50 cts. each ; §5.00 per 

 doz.; good bulbs, 25c. each; §2.50 per doz. 



Abelia Flohibunda, 



AEOCASIAS. 



Beautiful subjects for the warm con- 

 servatory, with shovvy, ornamental 

 foliage ; invaluable as exhibition 

 plants. 



Macrohiza Variegata. A strong 

 grower, with large, bright green 

 leaves, . margins slightly waved, 

 blotched and marbled with white. 

 SI. 00 each. 

 Illustris. Excellent to grow in con- 

 nection with fancy-leaved Caladiums, 

 or for planting out of doors in a shad- 

 ed position. Foliage dark green, 

 clouded with velvety blue-black. 

 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 

 Lowii. A rare variety with olive- 

 green foliage and silvery markings, 

 the reverse side rich purple. $2.50 

 each. 

 Sanderiana. Deeply lobed leaves of 

 a glossy dark green with metallic re- 

 flections, and prominent white mar- 

 gins and veins. A handsome and 

 scarce plant. §5.00 each. 



Amorphophallus Rivieri. 



Allamanda Williamsii. 



For ABUTILONS, ACALYPHAS, ACHYRANTHUS, AGERATUMS, ALTERNANTHERAS and ALCYSIA see page 125. 



