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GARDEM^ORfEMHOUSE PLANTS- 



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Ficus Elastic a i Rubbhb Plant). 



EUCHARIS. 



Amazonica. A splendid hothouse plant. It sends up stalks 

 bearing several pure white star-shaped flowers, 4 inches across, 

 delightfully fragrant, and highly prized as a cut flower. 30 

 cts. each; $'.00 per doz. 



EUCOJIIS (Pineapple Flower. 

 Punctata. An easy-growing summer-flowering bulb whi< h 

 may be treated like Gladiolus. It forms a rosette of pretty. 

 erect, wavy green leaves, from the centre of which rises a st< in 

 2 feet high with a dense head of yellowish-green flow rs with dark centres. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per poz. 



EUGENIA. 



Mlcrophylla. A pretty little plant with small,- dark green foliage; excellent for Kern 

 dishes or window garden. 25 cts. each. 



EITRYA. 



Latifolia Variegata. An evergreen Shrub with rich, dark green foliage, which is beau 

 tifully variegated with creamy white; an excellent plant for house decoration 

 cts. each. 



ERYTHRINA Coral Plant*. 



Cristi=galli compacta. A most effective summer-flowering garden plant. Should be 

 planted out after danger from frost is past, and produces throughout the summer large 

 spikes of brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers. In autumn the top should be cut back and 

 the roots stored in dry soil or sand in a frost-free cellar. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



FAREUGIITJI. 



Grande [Leopard Plant). This is an extremely ornamental plant. Its large, circular 

 leaves, thickly spotted with creamy-white and yellow, make it wonderfully effective tor 

 room decoration. It likes a soil of loam and mucky matter, half and half, with a good 

 deal of water. Ample provision, however, should be made for drainage. Once a month 

 apply a fertilizer, as it is a gross feeder when allowed to have its way. Keep it in the 

 shade. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Argenteus. A rare variety, with glaucous green foliage, which, instead of being spotted, 

 is edged with creamy-white; very pretty. 50 cts. each. 



FITTONIA. 



Trailing plants, with handsome variegated foliage; most useful in the conservatory for 

 planting on surface of pots or tubs containing specimen plants. 

 Argyroneura. Vivid green, with network of pure white veins. 25 cts. each. 

 ▼erschaffeltii. Bronzy-green with pink variegation. 25 cts. each. 



EICUS (Rubber PlantK 

 Elastica. The well-known Rubber Plant. Mr. Eben. E. Kexford gives 



the following directions for its culture, written especially for this book: 



"To grow this plant well give it a soil of rich loam. Keep it well 

 watered, and shift it to a larger-sized pot about once a year. As long as its 

 new leaves are of good size and substance it will not be necessary to use 

 strong applications of fertilizer, but as soon as they begin to diminish in 

 size, or lack in healthy color, feed it well." 4-inch pot, 10 inches high, 

 50 cts. each; 5-inch pot, 15 inches high, 75 cts. each; 6-inch pot, 24 

 inches high, $1.00 each. 

 Altissima. In general appearance similar to F. Elastica, but with smaller 



dark green, glossy (oliage, with white veins. 50 cts. each. 

 Llltescens (AH&tletOi Pig). Interesting on account of its bearing at 



each leaf axil a small fig, which, at first green, changes to a pale yellow; 



the dark green foliage is small, the whole plant reminding one of av 



branch of mistletoe. 25 cts. each. 

 Pandurata ( '/'/<< Majestic Rubber Plant). A truly majestic plant. Its 



gigantic leaves, which frequently measure 10 inches in width by 15> 



inches in length, are irregular in outline, and of a rich, deep green wiihi 



creamv-white veins and of remarkable substance, enabling the plant to 



flourish under the most unfavorable conditions. One of the finest foliage 



plants of recent years. Specimen plants, 2A feet high, $3.00 each; 4- 



feet high, $5.00 each. 

 Parcelli. Large, deep gre< Q leaves, marbled with while; a pretty plant 



for the warm conservatory. 50 cts. each. 

 RepenS. A trailing or creeping variety, with small foliage; useful for 



baskets, covering greenhouse walls, etc. 25 cts. each. 

 Minima. A variety of the above with much smaller leave-. 25 



cts. each. 

 Utilis. A species that came to us through the Botanical Gardens at 



Washington, and which promises to be a valuable plant for apartment 

 decoration. Entirely distinct and unlike the popular Rubber 

 Plant, yet possessing the same hardiness. The leaves are 

 thick and leathery, from 9 to 10 inches long, one-half as 

 wide, of a rich holly-green, with midrib and principal veins 

 of an ivory-white. Strong plants, 7"> Cts. each. 



Wendlandi. A bold and effective variety, with large heart- 

 shaped leaves 10 to 12 inches long by 8 to 10 inches wide, of 

 a rich dark green, with light green ribs and veins; a fine col- 

 lection plant. 4-inch pots, 50 cts, each. 



Fuchsia (Offered on opposite page). 



The fine.t new and old Rose* in strong two-year-old plants are offered on pages 175 to 193. 



