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AR AUCARIA iNorfolk Island Pine). 



The following cultural notes have been written by Mr. Eben. 

 E. Rexford expressly for this book: 



" The Araucaria is of remarkable symmetry. As the plant 

 increases in height, the effect of its successive layers, or tiers of 

 branches, is very striking, and will always please those who ad- 

 mire plants with fine foliage. Plants five or six years old ouglit 

 to have attained a height of as many feet. Those who havede- 

 pended upon the Palm and other plants of that chss for hall or 

 porch decoration will be delighted with this plant when the) give 

 it a trial. Contrary to the general impression, it is a plant of 

 the easiest culture. Il succeeds best in a soil of sandy loam, 

 made moderately rich by the addition of a reliable fertilizer, like 

 t))i eneal. Good drainage should be provided, water should be 

 supplied in sufficient quantity — and often enough — to keep the 

 soil always moist, but never wet. If this is done, and the plant 

 is showered frequently all over, and especially on the under side 

 of its branches to keep down the red spider, which is the most 

 destructive of all plant enemies in the living-room, any amateur 

 can grow it and grow it well." 



Excelsa (Norfolk Island Pine). 



4-inch pots, ti to 8 inches high 50 cts. each 



5 •' 10 to 12 " '• Torts. " 



6 " 12 to 14 " '■ $1.00 " 



6 " 14 to Hi " " 1.50 " 



7 " 18 to 20 " " 2.00 " 



Excelsa Plumosa [Plumy Araucaria). 



5-inch pots, 8 to 10 inches high $1.00 each 



6 " 10 to 12 " " 1.25 " 



6 " 13 to 15 " " 1.50 " 



Excelsa Glauca ( Glaucous-leaved Norfolk hUnul I'm,'). 



5-inch pots, S to 10 inches high $1.00 each 



6 " 12 to 15 " " 1.50 " 



Robusta Compacta (Compact .\ <-fo ■ Tsla id I' i i. 



6 inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high $1.50 each 



6 " 14 to 16 " " 2.00 " 



Aspidistra Lurida Variegata. 



AkaUi ahia (Norfolk Island Pine,. 



ASPARAGUS. 



Plumosus Nanus (A spar a gv s Fern). If there is a 

 better plant for table decoration than this we do not know 

 it. I he foliage is more delicate than that of the finest 

 Fern, being lace-like in its filminess. A plant with half a 

 dozen stalks is a mass of dainty, misty green, among 

 which the stems of a few flowers can be thrust in such a 

 manner as to make the com! nation far superior, artist- 

 ically, to most expensive decorations prepared for the 

 table by the professional florist. Its value to the woman 

 who takes pleasure in making her table attractive will, 

 therefore, be readily understood. 15 cts. and 25 cts. 

 each; $1.50 and $2.50 per doz. 



Sprengeri (Emerald} fattier). Excellent for hanging- 

 baskets, for bracket use, and for cutting. It is one of 

 the best of all plants for the window-box when planted 

 on the outside, where it can droop over the edge of the 

 box. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each; $1.50 and $2.. r )0 per doz. 



ASPIDISTRA. 



The Aspidistra is the easiest of all decorative plants to 

 grow well. Give it a lcamy soil and plenty of water, and 

 it will ask for nothing more. 



For veranda decoration in summer it is unexcelled. It is 

 admirably adapted for use in front of a grate in summer be- 

 cause of its low, spreading habit of growth. In the hall, 

 at any season of the year, it will attract more attention than 

 almost any plant that can I e grown there. It is never in- 

 jured by insects. Those who have "no luck" with other 

 decorative plants ought by all means to try this. Simply 

 keep it well watered and fertilized and it will grow for anyone. 

 I urida. Green-leaved. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1.00 eacl . 

 Lurida Variegata. A pretty variegated form, the foliage 



being striped with white. 75 cts. and $1.00 each. 



SIPERB BRANCHING ASTERS. 



This is the finest type of China Aster for the amateur, be- 

 ing of strong, robust habit, growing 2A feet high and I earing 

 their large Chrysanthemum-like flowers in August and Sep- 

 tember. We can supply nice plants in May and June of 

 the eight distinct colors offered on page 74. 60 cts. per 

 doz.; $4.00 per 100. 



The Three "Ideal" Irish Roses shown on plate and offered on page 182 are extra 



