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 GLOXINIAS. 



The Gloxinia ought to be one of our com- 

 mon plants Ijccause of its great beauty, tlie 

 profusion of its (lowers and its summer bloom- 

 ing habit. But it is not common, by any 

 means, and this fact is attributable almost en- 

 tirely to the impression that prevails to a great 

 extent that it is a very difficult plant to grow 

 — quite beyond the ability of the amateur, in 

 fact. Such is not the case, however, if one 

 goes at it in the right way. 



It is rather particular about the soil it grows 

 in. Pot it in ordinary garden loam, and it 

 will seldom do well. But give it a soil of one 

 part loam, one part turfy mntter or leafmold, 

 and one part sharp sand, with a sprinkling of 

 fine bonemeal, and it will flouiish luxuriantly. 



The pots in which they are grown should be 

 given the best of drainage, and great care should Hvacinthus Candicai 



be taken in watering. Aim lo kee|i the soil 

 evenly moist, but never allow it to become like mud and remain so for any 

 length of time if you want fine Gloxinias. In watering be very careful lo 

 not let any get on their leaves. 



We offer them in the following separate colors, viz.: Blue, Red, While, 

 Red with white border, Blue with white border; also in choicest mixed col- 

 ors. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ; |; 1 0.00 per 100. 



]SE\%' E^IPEROR GI.OXI1MA, 



(Gloxinia Hybrida Imperialis.) 



A new hybrid strain produced by crossing .Simiingia Regina Hybrida with 

 the choicest strains of Gloxinias, resulting in a plant which not only em- 

 braces all the rich and varied colors of the Gloxinia, but in which the foliage 

 also is distinct and very ornamental, being of a reddish-brown or bronzy color, 

 with strongly projecting white veins, while the flowers are held vtry erect, 

 thus showing to full advantage. Strong bulbs, in choice mixed varieties, 25 

 cts. each; $2. " per doz, 



HYACIISTHUS CANDICANS (Cape Hyacimh). 



A snow-white summer-flowering Hyacinth, growing 3 to 5 feet in height, 

 gracefully surmounted with from 20 to .'50 pure white, bell-shaped flowers. 

 (See cut.) 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; by mail, 10 cts. per doz. extra. 



HEEIOXROPES cherry Pic . 



Heliotropes are great favorites, principally on account of 

 ilnir delicious fragrance; they prow freely under glass, and 

 may be jilanted in the open border during the summer. 

 Centefleur. The best rich, deep violet variety. 

 Chieftain. Lilac; large truss; very fragrant. 

 Alme. de Blonay. The finest large-flowering white. 

 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



HELICONIA. 



Hothouse plants with large, ornamental foliage; useful 

 sul j^ts for exhibition purposes. 

 Aurea Striata, l-^rge, oblong leaves of deep glo.ssy 



grci n, marked by curving parallel lines of yellow. il.OO 



I ach. 

 Edwardus Rex. Large leaves of an intense dark red. 



$5.00 each. 



HIBISCUS SINENSIS. 



(Chinese Hibiscus.) 



cll-known evergreen tender shrubs which may be either 

 •n ill a pot or tub, or planted out during the summer. 

 They flower freely during the entire summer, 

 and even in the winter if kept in a light, sunny 

 |)osition in the house .^s a rule, they flower 

 more freely when grown in a pot or tub, and 

 when grown in this way the roots are kept in 

 confinement and it is easier to handle lliem in 

 the winter. They can also be kept over winter 

 in a warm cellar or any plate where the ther- 

 mometer does not fall below 50 degrets. In 

 such a position give only enough water to keep 

 alive, never permitting the soil to become dust- 

 dry. 



Aurantiacus. Fine double pure salmon. 

 GrandifluruS. \ try huge single rose. 

 Miniatus Semi-plenus. 'ihe finest and 



most brillianc semi-double verniilion-scailet, 



with flowers 4 inches in diameter. 

 PeachblOW. Large double flowers, of a soft 



pink, with deeper centre. 

 Sub=Violacea. Flowers very large, of a 



beautiful (arniine tinted violet. 

 15cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; the set of 5 for 



65 cts. 

 The liar dy Hibiscus areoffered07ipugel9o. 



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Heliotrope. 



We issue a Special Catalogue of Dahlias. Copies free on application. 



