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Agapanihus Umbrm.atiis. 



AGAPANTHUS. 



Umbellatus {Blue Lily of the Ifile). A splendid orna- 

 mental plant, bearing clusters of bright blue flowers on long 

 flower stalks and lasting a long time in bloom. A most 

 desirable plant for outdoor decoration, planted in large pots 

 or tubs on the lawn or piazza. 



— Alba. A white-flowering variety. 



25 cts. each.; $2.50 per doz. 



AGERATUIMI (fiom nower>. 



One of the best of bedding plants; always in bloom. 

 Blanche. Dwarf; compact white. 

 Inimitable. Bright lavender-blue; very large. 

 Mont Blanc. Large-flowered white. 

 Princess Pauline. Blue, white centre. 

 Stella Gurney. Bright blue. 

 Tip=top. One of the best light blue bedders. 



10 cts. each; $1 00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



AI.OCASIAS. 



Beautiful subjects for the warm conservatory, with showy, ornamental 

 foliaj^e; invaluable as exhibition plants. 

 Argyrea. Foliage deep green with silvery-white ribs and veins. $l..iO 



each. 

 Lowii. A rare variety with olive-green foliage and silvery markings, the 



reverse side rich purple. $3.00 each. 

 Macrohiza Variegata. Bright green foliage, irregularly blotched, 



mottled and variegated with ivory-white; very showy. 50 cts. each. 

 Sanderiana. Deeply-lobed leaves of a glossy dark green with metallic 



reflections and prominent white margins and veins; a handsome and 



scarce plant. $3 00 each. 

 Thibautiana. Foliage deep olive grayish-green, traversed by many grey 



veinlets branching from the midrib, which is silvery-white; reverse of 



foliage purplish. $2.00 each. 

 Zebrina. Foliage bright green, supported on ivory-white stems, which 



are transversely marked with dark green; very interesting. $2.50 each. 



AI4OYSIA (Lemon Verbena). 



Citrlodora. Well-known popular, fragrant favorite. 

 $1.00 per doz. 



ALI^AMANDA. 



Henderson!. A strong-growing variety, well suited fcf grow 



ing on the pillars or supports of a conservatory, or for trainiii| 

 on a trellis; large golden-yellow flowers. 25 cts. each; $2-5( 

 per doz. 



W'illiatnsii. This handsome variety is entirely distinct froo 

 all others, being quite dwarf and forming a compact bush witl 

 trusses of bloom at every point. The flowers are 3 inches k 

 diameter, of a very rich, yet delicate, tint of yellow, deb 

 ciously scented; a fine plant for the window garden or conserTi 

 tory. 25 cts. each; $12.50 per doz. 



ALTERNANTHERA. 



Bright foliaged plants of dwarf habit, much used fwr carp*' 

 bedding. 



Aurea Nana. Bright yellow foliage. 

 Brilliantissima. Dwarf growing, bright red foliar 

 Jewel. A new large-leaved bright crimson. 

 Rosea Nana. Dwarf; rosy-crimson foliage. 

 Versicolor. Olive, crimson and chocolate. 



10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100 



AL,YSSUIW[ (Sweet Alyuumi. 

 Little Qem. The dwarf white variety so much aBcd far edf 

 ing. 75 cts. per doz.; $0.00 per 100. 



AMASONIA. 



Puniceus. A greenhouse shrub of easy growth with yellowisi 

 flowers and bright red bracts, which remain attractive froii 

 January to April; should be grown in rather small pots. 51 

 cts. each. 



AMOR PHOPIIAI.I.IJS. 



Rivieri. Particularly handsome plant for growing either it 

 clumps or as a solitary specimen. .Should be planted in Maj 

 in warm, sunny situation in extra rich soil; the flowers appeai 

 before the leaves and rise to a height of 2 feet and resemble 

 a gigantic black Calla. This is soon followed by the massivt 

 tropical looking leaves, sui>por(ed by tliick, beautifuUj 

 marbled stems. Large bulbs, 3il its. each; $3.00 per doz. 



10 cts. each; 



Ai.ncAsiA Sanobriana. 



One of our leading specialties is large Roses that will give immediate restdu. See pages 175 to 193. 



