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^| ASPARAGUS MYRIOCLADUS. 



An introduction from South Africa, and the most attractive 

 species yet introduced. It is very aptly described as an "aristo- 

 cratic Asparagus Sprengeri," from which, hovi'ever, it is entirely 

 distinct, both in its habit of growth as well as in the formation of 

 its fronds. The plant is of an almost erect habit of growth, pro- 

 ducing fronds from two to four feet long, which, when just unfold- 

 ing, are of a peculiar metallic-bronze, from which they change to 

 a golden-green, finally maturing a rich emerald-green. A ]ilant 

 with fronds in the various stages of development is most attractive. 

 It has been awarded many certificates of merit. (See cut.) 



Strong plants in 5-inch pots $2 00 each. 



7 " " 3 00 " 



Fine specimens in 11 inch tubs 5 00 " 



Asparagus Pluniosus Coinpactus. 



In this we have a plant that has long been wanted — a dwarf 

 Compact-growing Asparagus, which does not exceed 6 inches in 

 height when fully grown, making it one of the most graceful and 

 effective plants for filling Fern-dishes lor table (iecoration 

 ever introduced. 



It is a hybrid between A.plumosus nanus and 

 A. tenuissimiis, and in the formation of Us 

 foliage it is intermediate between these two 

 handsome varieties, and forms a plant 

 almost globular in outline and most sym- 

 metrical in appearance. 



50 cts. each ; $5. 00 per doz. 



\| Asparas;us Ducheni. 



An entirely distinct new introduction 

 from the Belgian Congo, now offered 

 for the first time. The plant is of 

 strong climbing habit, with compara- 

 tively large foliage of a deep green color, 

 $1.50 each. 



New and Rare Raruy Perennials. 



For the sake of convenience our list of these have 

 been kept separate from the tender Garden and 

 Greenhouse Plants. See pages ]07 to IIU. 



Paris Daisy Queen Alexandra 



New Anemone=flowered Paris Daisy 

 QUEEN ALEXANDRA. 



(Clirysantheuiuni frutesceiis.) 



The single- flowering Paris Daisy has 

 long been a favorite, not only as a cut 

 flower, but also as a decorative pot 

 plant during the winter months. 

 This new variety, introduced a year 

 ago, has met with much favor, and 

 we predict for this pretty form even 

 greater popularity. The pure white 

 flowers are from 2^ to 3 inches in 

 diameter, the greater percentage com- 

 ing full double. The remainder of the 

 owers on the same plant come semi-double 

 d single, all of which are very handsome. 

 (See cut.) 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



New Yellow Calla (Rlchardla) 

 MRS. ROOSEVELT. 



A distinct new variety admirably adapted for outdoor cul- 

 tivation in the same manner as a Dahlia or Gladiolus, lifting 

 the bulbs in fall and storing until time to plant the following 

 spring. 



It is a remarkably strong grower, producing freely large pale 

 yellow flowers, and when not in bloom its rich dark-green foli- 

 age, which is distinctly and freely spotted and blotched with 

 white, makes it a conspicuous and attractive subject in the gar- 

 den. Large, strong bulbs which will flower freely this season, 

 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



NEIJV D'WARF CORAE PEAXT. 



(Erythrina Christa-Galli Compacta.) 



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

 brilliant and interesting flow-ers, but ils tall growth is an objec- 

 tion, it frequently attaining a height of 6 feet before blooming. 

 This new variety is not only dwarf — never exceeding .30 inclies 

 in height — but also of free-branching habit, each branch termi- 

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

 scarlet, jiroduced from early July until frost; an effective and 

 showy plant that we can recommend for every garden. After 

 frost the plants may be lifted and stored in a dormant condition 

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

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



New^ Coral Plant 



Erythrina Bidifvilli. 



Another free-flowering variety, jiroducing medium-sized 

 flowers in very large spikes of a brilliant strawberry-red, en- 

 tirely distinct from all others. fl.OO each. 



The BABY RAMBLER ROSE makes a brilliant bed, flowering all summer. See page 158. 



