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ISMENE CALATHINA (Pancratium). 



A grand summer-flowering bulb, producing throughout the seasoil 

 large Amaryllis-like, pure white, fragrant blossoms. Keep the bulbs 

 in a dry, warm place, and plant out in June. Bulbs can be taken up 

 in October, and, after a few weeks' rest, ]iotted and flowered in the 

 liouse in winter, or kept over for planting out another season. (See 

 cut.) 25 els. each; $2.50 per doz. 



IXORAS. 



These are among the showiest of our stove flowering plantsi The 

 foliage is pretty and attractive, while the flowers, borne in large tet» 

 minal corymbs, shaped somewhat like a Bouvardia, are of most bril- 

 ant colors. 



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L,apas;eria. 



Extremely beauti- 

 ful, ornamental 

 greenhouse climber, 

 producing numerous 

 fine, large, belUshap- 

 ed waxy flowers of 

 great substance, last- 

 ing a long time in 

 bloom. 



Rosea. Rich rosy- 

 crimson. $2.00 

 each. 



ISMENB CaLATHINA. 



Alba, Pure waxy- 

 white. $3.00 each. 



Jasminum Gkacillimum. 



American IVonder, or Ponderosa Lemon. 



■ This truly wonderful variety was introduced some five years ago, and has 

 proven itself one of the most valuable of the Citrus family. It is of strong, 

 vigorous growth, producing freely flowers as large as a tuberose and as fra- 

 grant as the orange blossom, followed by gigantic fruit, many weighing from 

 T| to 2 pounds each, which are useful for many domestic purposes. Good 

 young plants, 15 cts. each; strong 2-year-old plants of fruiting size, 60 cts. 

 ekch. 



LrAGERSTRCEMIA (Cape Myrtle). 



This is one of the prettiest shrubs, and, while hardy south of the Potomac, 

 requires protection in this latitude. All, however, that is necessary, is to 

 vinter the plants in a cellar or similar position, where they will be protected 

 "fom very severe weather. Grown in large pots or tubs, specimens 6 to 8 feet 

 high can be produced with little difficulty, and which for two to three months 

 in the summer will be covered with flowers. 

 Indica. Delicate soft pink. 25 cts. and 50 cts. each. 

 — Alba. A white-flowered form. 75 cts. each. 



V I^ANTANAS. 



Amlel. Dwarf; bright orange-red, with yellow eye. 



Cralgi. Dwarf; rich orange-carmine. (See cut.) 



Dellcatisslma ( Weeping Lantana). A pretty trailing variety suitable for 



vases, hanging-baskets, etc.; flowers delicate rosy-lavender, and produced 



very freely. 

 Golden Ball. Fine dwarf; pure golden»orange. 



Javotte. Very dwarf, centre light yellow, shading to a lighter border. 

 Thais. Very dwarf and compact; delicate blush, shading to cream. 

 10 cts. each ; $1 00 per doz. The set of 6 for 50 cts. 



Acuminata. Fragrant, pure white flowers. $1.00 each. 

 Coccinea. Bright red, in very large corymbs. 50 els. each* 

 Dixiana. Deep orange, in large trusses. 50 cts. each. 

 Flore lutea. Very large creamy-yellow flowers. 50 cts. each. 

 Williamsii. Reddish-salmon, in large heads. $1.00 each. 



JASMINUM. 



Uracillimum. Exceedingly floriferous; a flowering shoot is pro- 

 duced from every joint, which terminates in a cluster of pure 

 white, fragrant flowers ; in bloom from October to February. (See 

 cut.) 25 CIS. each. 



Grand Duke. Large, double white, imbricated flowers ; fragrant. 



25 cts each. 

 Maid of Orleans. Creamy-white, fragrant flowers, 25 cts. each. 

 Cape Jessamine. See Gardenia Florida, page 144. 



V L,inum 

 Trigynum. 



Indis|)ensable as 

 an early winter-flow- 

 ering plant. Its bril- 

 liant orange flowers 

 are produced so pro- 

 fu!iely as to com ■ 

 pletely cover the 

 plant, making it 

 ook like a golden 

 ball ; of easy culti- 

 vation and a most 

 desirable house 

 plant. 10 cts. each ; 

 $1.00 per doz. 



Lantana Ckaicii. 



We offer some exceedingly handsome New Dahlias this season. See pages 135 to 140. 



