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BLAKEA. 



Trlnervia. A handsome shrub-like plant for the warm conservatory, of 

 attractive habit, with dark green leaves and large rose-colored flowers in 

 June. 50 cts. each. 



BOUGAI1VVILLEA. 



Sanderiana. This beautiful free-flowering variety is very popular, espec- 

 ially as a plant for Easter. Its brilliant rosy-crimson blossoms are pro- 

 duced from early in March until midsummer; in fact, a plant will fre- 

 quently flower the greater part of the year. 25 cts. each. 



William K. Harris. Identical with the above, with beautifully variegated 

 foliage. 2"> cts. each 



BOUVARDIA. 



Humboldtii Corymbiflora. A splendid late fall ana eariy winter- 

 flowering plant, producing clusters of large white flowers; a most valu- 

 able plant for the conservatory and window garden. Young plants; 

 ready in April, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



CAMELLIA JAPONICA. 



General favorites with most people and the 

 fashionable cut-flower half a century ago, and 

 which, to some extent, has been revived dur- 

 ing the past few years. Anyone having a 

 cool greenhouse or conservatory will find them 

 among the most desirable plants to grow. 



We offer 12 distinct varieties in the various 

 shades of pink, rose, white and variegated in 



le following sizes: 



Per 



Each. 



DOZ. 



ushy plants, 12 to 15 in. high. .75 



$7.50 



" 15 to 18 " " $1 00 



10.00 



" 18 to 24" " 1.50 



15.00 



SPECIAL CATALOGUE 

 OE DAHLIAS. 



In which we offer about 500 of the very 

 finest kinds of all types. Copies free on ap- 

 plication. 



BOUGAINVILLRA. 



CALLAS (Richardi, 



Caladium Esculentum (Elephant's Ear). 



The varieties offered be- 

 k. low succeed best when 

 treated in the same man- 

 ner as Gladiolus, Tuberoses 

 and other summer-flowering 

 )ulbs. They should be 

 planted in the open border 

 in a dormant condition when 

 danger from frost is over in 

 spring, and will then flower 

 during the summer months. 

 When the tops are killed by 

 frost in the autumn dig and 

 store through the winter as 

 you would potatoes. 

 Golden Yellow (Richardia Elliottiann). 

 is the best of the Yellow Callas, its 

 flowers being as large as the popular white 

 vaiiety, but of a rich, lustrous golden-yellow 

 Calla F.llioitiana. of velvety texture; the foliage is dark green, 

 with translucent creamy-white spots, which 

 add much to its beauty. Strong bulbs,. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Spotted Leaf (Richardia alba maaulata). Leaves deep 

 green, with numerous white spots, which give the plant a very 

 ornamental appearance. The flowers are white, with a black 

 centre. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 



(Elephant's Ear.) 



One of the most effective plants in cultivation for beds, borders 

 or for planting out upon the lawn. To obtain the best results it 

 should be planted where it will obtain plenty of water and an 

 abundance of rich compost. When full size it stands 6 to 10 feet 

 high, and bears immense light green leaves, 3 to 4 feet long by 

 2A feet wide. 



Mammoth bulbs, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15. 00 per 100. 

 Large " 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 



First Size " 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. ; $7.50 per 100. 

 Second size " 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100. 



If wanted by mail, add 5 cts., 8 cts., 10 cts. and 15 cts. each, 

 according to size, for postage. 

 Fancy =Ieaved Caladiums are offered on next page. 



We offer a very fine lot of new Hybrid-Tea Roses this season on pages 175 to 183. 



