BEST PLANTS FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE. 



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Aristolocliia Gymbifora. 



ARISfOLOCHlA Cv-Mlili-L-KA. 



ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS. 



A beautiful species of climbing babit. Remarkable for the 

 extreme delicacy of its foliage ; the leaves are longer and of a 

 lighter tint than tho5;e of A. Phijiiostis Nanus. As a decorative 

 plant for contrast with the foliage of otlier plants it is one of the 

 most effective. The sprays retain their beauty a long time when 

 cut. 25 to 50 cts. each; S2.50 to $5.00 per dozen. 



(Boat-Flowered. 



An interesting strong.growing 

 summer climber, attaining a 

 height of 10 to 15 feet in one 

 season ; the flowers, which are 

 of a most peculiar shape and 

 over 8 inches long, are borne in 

 great profusion ; the ground color 

 is of a creamy white, marked | 

 and blotched with blackish ma- ' 

 roon. 



50 cts. each ; 3 for $1.00. 



AR1STOI.OCHIA 

 EI.EGANS. 



One of the best summer climb- 

 ers; of rapid and dense growth. 

 It bears profusely, even on small 

 plants, its handsome and ele- 

 gant flowers of a rich daik pur- 

 ple color, ornamented through- 

 out with irregular branched 

 markings of a creamy white, and 

 having a yellow eye surrounded 

 by rich velvety purple. 



25 and 50 cts. each. 



ASPARAGUS PEUMOSUS NANUS. 



The stems of this extremely elegant plant are tufted, slender 

 and gracefully arching. From the upper portions the branches, 

 which are finer than the fronds of the most delicate Fern, spread 

 in all directions. The whole plant is of a bright cheerful green. 

 It is one of the most distinct and effective decorative plants for 

 the stove or warm conservatory. 50 cts. to §1.00 each. 



ARAI.IAVEITCHII GRACIEEIMA. 



.V splendid decorative plant with finely divided foliage, 

 which is of a glossy green above and dark red beneath ; it is of 

 an elegantly graceful habit, and unsurpassed as a plant fur table 

 decoration. §1.00 to $1.50 each. 



ARAEIA SIEBOEDI VARIEGATA. 



A most striking variety with large bold foliage, of .a dark 

 green color, mottled and variegated with creamy white; an 

 excellent decorative or exhibition plant. §1.50 each. 



AIOEPHOPHAILUS CAIPAEDtATUS. 



One of the most wonderful Aroids in existence. The flowers 

 measure six feet in circumference ; colors red, black and brcwn. 

 Foliage most magnificent, palm-like, graceful; of easy growth. 

 Fine bulbs, $1.00 to $3.00 each. 



Araucaria Excelsa. 



ARAUCARIA EXCEl^SA. 



(Norfolk Island Pine.) 



Beautiful specimens of this popular Evergreen, one of the 

 most useful and attractive decorative plants. 18 to 36 inches 

 high, $3.00 to $1000 each. 



