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SKIMMIA JAPOJMCA. 



An evergreen shrub with dark ' glossy green foliai^e, and Iteming panicles of 

 white rtowcrs, followed l)y showy bright red berries, which remain on the plant 

 the greater part of the year. A most useful plant fur the cool greenhouse, or may 

 be grown in open ground south of the Potomac. Strong plants, 75 cts. each. 



STATICE MACROPHVI.I.A CCEOULEAr 



A desiraijle plant for the window garden, bearing at various seasons ■■howy, 

 spreading heads of small deep blue flowers. 25 cts, each. 



STEPHAISOTIS FEORIBUNOA. 



One of the most charming hothouse climbeis, growing rapidly, v\ ith long, 

 glossy, deep green hiliage, and producing clusters of pure white, deliciously 

 fragrant flowers. (.See cut.) 

 Strong young [ilants, in 4-inch pots, ,30 cts. each ; extra heavy specimens, in 



6-nuh ]X)ls, $1 00 each. 



STIGMAPIIYEEON CIEIATITM. 



(Brtizilian Golden or Orchid Vine.) 



One of the prettiest tender climbing plants m cultivation, w ith large yellow 

 butlcrfly-like flovveis, resembling that showy orcliid Oncidiic7ii vnricostaii. The 

 flowers are produced very freely during the entire summer months. It is espe- 

 cially adapted for training over the pillars or on the wall of a conservatory, but 

 will do equally well in the open air. 75 cts. each. 



S\%'aiiisoiia. 



Scliismatoglottis. 



Picta. A handsome decorative plant, 

 somewhat on the style of growth of 

 the Dieffenbachias, but more vigor- 

 ous; foliage deep green, with 

 greyish-white markings. 50 cts. 

 each. 



Senecio Scandens. 



(I'arlor, or Oerman 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. 



SI^IIEAX. 



Too well known to requiie any 

 description. One of the most valu- 

 able plants for bouquets, wreaths, 

 festoons and decorations. 10 els. 

 each ; ,f;i 00 per doz.; $(5.00 per 100 



SOEAlVUMSo 



Jasminoides Qrandiflorum. A 



beautiful plant, which inclines to a 



trailing or climbing haljit, but can be pinched back to a bush form. Flowers star 

 shaped, borne in enormous clusters, often a foot across. Color pure white, with 

 violet tinge "11 back of iv-tals; a fine bloomer, both summer and winter. 



Seaforthianum Azureum ( The Blue Sohmuvi). A pretty climbing species 

 of the same habit of growth as the above, but with large clusters of blue 

 flowers, which are succeeded by scarlet lierries. 



Wendlandii or riagnificum. A rare and beautiful species of semi climbing 

 haliit ; should be planted in n sunny border and trained to a stake 4 to 6 h'et 

 high, where it will produce throughout the summer and lall clusters of from 30 

 to 50 beautiful mauve flowers, which are over 2 inches across. 



]5 cts. each ; .$1.50 per doz. One of each for 40 cts. 



STROBIEAHTMES. 



Dyerianus. A desirable foliage plant, with leaves 4 to 5 inches long and 2 

 inches wide, of an intense metallic purple color shading into light rose with 

 a light green margin. It is an excellent plant for use in window boxes, vases or 

 for bedding in a semi-shaded sii nation. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Galegifolia Alba, A most lesir- 

 able everblooming plant, with 

 pure while flowers, produced in 

 sprays of bom 12 to 20 flowers 

 each, the individual blooms re- 

 sembling a .Sweet Pea. Its easy 

 culture, growing in almost any 

 light position, its freedom of 

 bloom, and the grace and beauty 

 of the flower and plant, make it 

 popular. 



Rosea. A pink-flowered var'etv; 

 very pretty. 



15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts.; $1 50 

 per doz. 



TlGRlDlA Ghanihflora Alha. 



TIGRIDIAS (Tiger, or Shell Flower). 



summer-flriwering bulbs look well associated with Gladioli, 

 slock ; grow about 2J feet high, and flower freely throughout 



These gorgeous 

 Lilies and kindred 



the summer. They require ihe same treatment as Gladioli, and shculd be lifted in 

 autumn and dried off" in the same way. (See cut.) 

 Conchifiora. Golden-yellow, spotted crimson. 



Pavonia tirandiflora. Bright crimson, centre spotted with yellow. 

 Qrandiflora Alba, Ivory white, yellow centre, spotted with crimson. 



Pi ice of any of al)ove 3 Tigridias, 5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per doz,; $3.00 per 100 



SOLANUM 



Sfafohthianum Azurfum, 



The gorgeous Bedding Begonias shown in colors on the back cover of this catalogue are described and offered on page gg. 



