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DRACAENAS. 



Fragrans. An excellent house plant, with l)i-oad, heavy, dark green foli- 

 liage ; grows under the most adverse conditions. 25 els. and 50 els. each. 



Oodseffiana. Of an entirely different habit and appearance from all other 

 Dracaenas; of free-branching habit ; forming compact, graceful specimens 

 in a short time. Its folinge is 5 to 6 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide ; 

 of strong leathery texture ; rich dark green color, densely marked with ir- 

 regular dots and spots of creamy white. 3 inch pots, 25 cts. each; 4-inch 

 pots, 50 cts. each. 



Ooldieana. Though introduced over twenty-five years ago, this beautifully 

 variegated Dracaena is still rare. Our illustration gives only a famt idea 

 of its unique beauty. It is of erect habit, the stem being closely set with 

 stalked, spreading leaves, which are of a dark gieen, marked with cream- 

 white, narrow, irregular, transversed blotches and stripes; without doubt 

 one of the finest stove plants, and indispensable in any collection. Thrilty 

 plants in 4-inch pots, about 8 inches high, at $1.50 each. 



Indivisa. This variety is used very extensively as a centre plant for vases, 

 urns, etc. It stands full exposuie to the sun, and its li->ng, narrow, grace- 

 ful foliage contracts beautifully with other foliage and flowering plants 25 

 cts.. 50 cts. and $1.00 each. Large specimens, 3 to 4 ft. high, |3 50 each. 



Kciwensis. A new species which for hardiness is classed 

 with tlie Aspidistra ; foliage dark olive-green ; stems 

 purplish-red. 50 cts. each. 



Lentuginosa. A beautiful variety of D. indivisa in which 

 the foliage is of a peculiar metallic bronze color. Strong 

 specimens about 2 feet high. $3.00 each. 



Lindeni. A beautiful variegated form of Fragrans, with 

 broad green foliage and golden-yellow stripes on the edges 

 of the leaves. 50 cts. to $1.00 each. 



riassangeana. Another variegated 



form of the above, with the varie- 

 gation through the centre of the 

 leaf instead of on the edges. 50 

 cts, to $1.00 each. 



Sanderiana. A graceful, small- 

 leaved variety, with glaucous- 

 green foliage, which is edged with 

 a broad border of creamy-white. 

 30 cts. each. 



Terminalis. Rich crimson foliage, 

 marked with pink and white. 30 

 cts., 50 cts. and $1 00 each. 



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EURYA. 



Latlfolia Variegata. An ever- 

 green shrub with rich dark green 

 foliage, which is beautifully varie- 

 gated with creamy white ; an ex- 

 cellent plant for house decoration. 

 Large, showy plants, 75 cts. each. 



EUCHARIS. 



Amazonica. A splendid holhou-ie plant, blooming at various 

 seasons. It sends up stalks bearing several pure white, star- 

 shaped flowers, 4 inches across, delightfully fragrant, and is 

 highly prized as a ciit flower. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



DlEFFKNBALHlA. 



DIEFFENBACHIAS. 



Handsome decorative plants, with bold ornamental foliage; 



Vdseful for the warm conservatory. 

 Baraquiniana. Leaves bright, light green, irregularly spotted 

 with white, midrib and stems shining clear ivory-white. 50 

 cts. each. 

 Bausei. Leaves yellowish-green, margined and irregularly 

 blotched dark green, and-profnsely spotted white. 50 cts. each. 

 "yBowmannil. Rich deep green 

 leaves, blotched with irregular 

 markings of light pea-green. 50 

 cts each. 

 Jeiimani. Long narrow bright 

 I'leen foliage, m.irbled and spotted 

 \( liite. 50 cts. each. 

 riemorEB Corsi. Beautiful leaves 

 of a silvery-white, with thread- 

 like lateral veins of green. A hand- 

 , Some and rare variety. $1.00 each. 

 \/'jVlagnifica. Shining s-mbtr green 

 foliage, vnriegatecl with blotches 

 and spots of pure white. 50 Cts. 

 each. 



^'Splendens. Rich det-p bottle- 

 green, freely marked with whitish 

 striated blotches. 50 cts. each. 



Set of 7 sorts for $3.75. 

 DraC/Ena Goldieana. 



ERYTHRINA. 



Crista (iaill (^Coyat Plant). A magnificent plant, producing 

 its scarlet and crimson pen-shaped flowers on spikts 18 

 inches long. Planted in M.iy they will flower profusely 

 through the summer. The roots may be taken up in the 

 fall, and kr]it through the winter in a dry cellar. 25 cts. 

 each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Farfugium Grande. 



FARFUGIUM. 



Grande. A beautiful ornamental foliage plant, either for pot culture or for 

 planting in open border in a shaded position; the leaves, from 8 to 10 inches 

 in diameter, are of a thick leathery texture, dark green in color, with bright 

 yellow spots. (See cut. ) 25 cts. each; $2 50 per doz. 



Ksempferi alba variegata. Glaucous green foliage, edged and marked with 

 creamy-white; a highly ornamental plant. 50 cts. each. 



EICUS (Kiibber Plant). 

 Elastica. The well-known India Rubber Tree, one of the very best plants for 

 table or parlor decoration. Its thick, leathery leaves enable it to stand exces- 

 sive heat and dryness. 4-inch pot, 10 inches high, 50 cts. each; 5-inch pot, 

 15 inches high, 75 cts. each; 6-inch pot, 24 inches high, $1 00 each. 

 Ss Repens, A trailing or creeping v.-.riety, with small foliage; useful for baskets, 

 Covering greenhouse walls^ etc. 15 cts. each. 

 ^ Radicans Variegata. .\ pretty variegated trailing variety ; an admirable 

 plant for the warm conservatory or greenhouse; the leaves are bright green, 

 freely and irregularly margined with white, the variegation sometimes extend- 

 ing to nearly the entire leaf. 50 cts. each. 



Every collection of Roses should include " KILLARNEY " and the other Hybrid Teas. For descriptions see page 159. 



