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SAI.VIA SPI.ENDENS (Scarlet Sage). 



Bonfire. This is one <,f the finest of the Scarlet Sages, growing 

 in a compact bush about 2 feet high. Its erect spikes of brilliant 

 scarlet flowers stand clear above the dark-green foliage and com- 

 pletely cover the plant. One of the most effective and gorgeous 

 bedding plants in cultivation. Ready April 15th. 10 cts. each; 

 $1.00 per doz.; |8.00 per 100. 



SCHISMATOGI^OTTIS PICTA. 



A handsome decorative plant and a fine plant for the house, some- 

 what on the style of growth of the Dieffenbachias, but more vigor- 

 ous; foliage deep green, with greyish-white markings. 50 cts. each. 



SENECIO SCANDENS (Parlor. or German ivy). 



This well-known, tender climber is indispensable as a vase, basket 

 or window-box plant in the summer, and the best vine for the win- 

 dow-garden at all seasons. 10 cts. each; fl.OO per doz. 



SMII.AX. 



Too well-known to req 

 uable plants for bouquets. 



Plumbago Capensis. 



PHYLI.OTJEXIU1I. 



Lindeni. A handsome hothouse plant 

 of easy culture, with attractive light 

 green hastate leaves, the broad rib 

 and veins creamy-white. $1.00 

 each. 



Lindeni Magnificum. A variety with 

 much larger leaves and with the 

 variegation more decided in color. 

 $1.00 each. 



PI^UMBAGO. 



Capensis. Light lavender-blue. 



— Alba. Color creamy-white. 



Coccinea Superba. Long racemes 

 of showy, brilliant, bright satiny- 

 carmine flowers. 



1-5 cts. each; SL.'iO per doz. 



POTHOS 



ARGYR^EA. 



A pretty hothouse climber, with deep 

 green foliage, nicely variegated with i^,, 

 silvery white. 2-5 cts. each. 



uire any description. One of the most val- 

 , wreaths, festoons and decorations. 10 cts- 

 each; |1.00 per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. 



' STEPHANOTIS. 



Floribunda. One of the most charm- 

 ing hothouse climbers, growing rap- 

 idly, with long, glossy, deep green fol- 

 iage, and producing clusters of pure 

 white, deliciously fragrant flowers. 

 $1.00 each. 



STREEITZIA. 



'Regins {Bird of Paradise Flow- 

 er). A serviceable house plant, 



i with dark green, leathery foliage, 

 and producing interesting curiously- 

 shaped orange and purplish-blue 

 flowers. Strong plants, $2.50 each. 



Special 

 Dahlia Catalogue 



Copies free on application. 



SCHISMATOGLOTTIS PiCTA. 



PUNICA (Pomegranate). 



Granatum Legrelli. A splendid shrub, hardy as far north as 

 Washington. A grand subject for the lawn, producing its large, 

 showy, double orange-scarlet flowers the entire summer. It is 

 best grown in a large tub, and is easily wintered dormant in a 

 cool cellar. Strong plants, 50 cts. each. 



RICINUS (Castor OU Plant). 



Handsome tropical-looking plants for centres of large beds, etc. 

 Green and bronze leaved sorts, ready in May and June. 10 cts. 

 €ach; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



SANSEVIERIA. 



Zeylanica. An elegant variegated plant, especially adapted for 

 house decoration, the thick, leathery leaves standing the heat 

 and dust of the house with impunity. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 



Costomers should read the MISCELLANEOUS HINTS 

 AND SUQGESTIONS FOR THE AMATEUR FLORIST, 



appearing on page 155. 



Salvia, or Scarlet Sage, Bonfire. 



Strong two-year4>ld plants of Roses are one of oar specialties. See pages 1S6 to 173« 



