New and Rare 



Plants m 



1902. 



TWO NEW ABUTII.ONS. 



An entirely new and distinct type, of French origin, having from six to 

 seven petals in each flower instead of five, as in the type. These petals are 

 also peculiarly crimped on the edges, and form a more open flower than 

 the old varieties. 



Fremiet. E.Kceedingly large flowers of a pale lemon-yellow, occasion- 

 ally marked with rose at the edge. (See cut.) 

 riercie. Very large carmine-rose flowers, with a peculiar bronzy sheen. 



Ready May 1st. 50 cts. each. 



ACX-^A JAPONICA (Japanese Baneberry). 



A Japanese introduction, producing dense spikes, 30 inches high, of 

 pure white flowers not unlike our native Baneberry, which flowers in June; 

 but, unlike it, this new variety blooms in September, lasting well through 

 October, a time when flowers of all kinds are scarce in the garden. Its 

 graceful spikes are fine for cutting, and last in perfection a long time when 

 placed in water. . A plant that we can highly recommend. (See cut.) .50 

 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



Anemone Sylvestris, 



EI.IZA FEI.I.MA1V. 



A beautiful double>floweung form of the 

 "Snowdrop" Anemone, which has pioven 

 to be a grand addition to this class. It is 

 hardy, easily grown in a paitially shaded 

 position, and produces large white double 

 Chiysanthemum-like flower> on stems 1^ 

 feet high, from May until July. .35 cts. each ; 

 $3.50 per doz. 



Hardy Aster, Mrs. F W Ravnkr. 



ACT.JEA JaTONICA. 



New Hardy Aster, 



or I^icliselnias Daisy, 

 MRS. F. W. RAYNER. 



A distinct new v.Trietyof a light purplish- 

 crimson color. The flowers are fully 2 inches 

 in diameter, and are produced very freely dur- 

 ing September and October, on plants 3J feet 

 high. The brightest variety yet introduced. 

 (See cut.) 30 cts. each ; $.3.00 per doz. 



Ne'w Tuberous Beg^onla, 

 LAFAYETTE. 



A companion to Begonia Duke Zeppelin, 

 which it resembles in every way except color, 

 which in ibis variety is of brilliant crimson- 

 scarlet. Like Duke Zeppelin, it makes an 

 excellent bedding plant, growing luxuriantly 

 in full sunlight providing it is liberally supplied 

 with water. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



New Flowering Begonia, 

 CORAE. 



In Begonia "Coral " we have a pefect gem. 



It is a shrubby variety that flowers the whole 



year round. In habit of growth and foliage 



it closely resembles the old Begonia Fuchsioides, which is now rarely seen, but its flowers 



are of much larger size and of a beautiful coral-red color. A real acquisition. Ready April 



1st. 35 cts. each ; $3 50 per doz. 



New Begonia, Bronze De Nancy. 



An interesting cross between Begonia Dregei and B. Olbia, closely resembling in 

 general form and foliage the latter vaiiety, but of freer and more robust growth. Its 

 floweis are white, borne in drooping tiusses, and contrast nicely with the bronzy-green 

 foliage. Ready April 1st. 35 cts. each. 



Double-flow^ering Semperflorens Begonias. 



Numeious vaiieties of the^e little double-flowering Begonias have been introduced 

 during the past few years. The three sorts off'ered below will be found distinct and 

 desiiable additions to the list 



Antonin Daum. Deep black-green foliage; extra large, full flower of a shining 

 carmine with pink centre. 



Emile Qalle. Produces large trusses of silvery-pink flowers. A distinct and pretty 

 variety. 



Victor Prouve, Of dwarf, compact habit, very double light pink flowers with deeper 

 centre. 



25 cts. each. The set of 3 for 50 cts. 



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Abutilon Fremiet 



