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Drac^na 

 godseffiana. 



ERYTHRINA. 



Crista-Galli [Coral Pla^it). A 

 magnificent plant, producing its scarlet 

 and crimson pea-shaped flowers on 

 spikes 18 inches long. Planted in 

 May they will flower profusely through 

 the summer. They may be taken up 

 in the fall, and kept in perfect preser- 

 vation during the winter in a dry cel- 

 lar, the roots covered with half-dry 

 earth. (See cut.) 25 cts. each ; |2.50 

 per doz. 



EUCHARIS. 



Amazonica. A splendid hot-house 

 plant, blooming nearly the entire 

 season. It sends up stalks bearing 

 several pure white, star-shaped flowers, 

 4 inches across, delightfully fragrant. 

 It is very highly prized in bouquets, 

 baskets, etc. Pot in light rich soil, 

 well drained ; water freely in the 

 growing season, giving a slight rest in 

 fall. 25 cts. each ; §2. .50 per doz. Erythkina. 



EUPHORBIA. 



Jacqiliniflora.. An old favorite winter-flowering plant that has deservedly 

 again become very popular, especially during the Christmas holidays, produc- 

 ing its long graceful sprays of bright orange-scarlet flowers during the dullest 

 winter months, and which last in perfection a long time. It should be grown 

 as a pot plant, and as such is an excellent subject for the window or conser- 

 vatory. 25 cts. each ; |2.50 per doz. 



TWELVE SUPERB SINGLE DAHLIAS. 



Ami Barrilet. Brilliant garnet flowers, set well above the bronzy-purple 



foliage, making a striking contrast. 

 Brilliant. Bright yellow, striped scarlet. 

 Dearest. Whi te- edged buff ; very distinct. 



Evelyn. Delicate soft pink, with white halo around a yellow disc. 

 Fashion. Crimson-maroon flamed purple. 

 John DoVVUie. Intense glowing cardinal. 

 Jolin Cowan. Fine rich scarlet maroon. 

 Nance. A lovely shade of mauve. 



Novelty. Bright pink, spotted, penciled and striped rich crimson. 

 Sunniiig-dale White. French white. 

 St. Georg'e. Pure clear yellow, 3 to 4 inches across; the finest single 



Dahlia yet introduced. 

 Violet Fern. Beautiful iridescent red. 



15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. Set of twelve varieties for $1.50. 



For Double Dahlias see pages 130 and 131. 



DRACAENAS. 



Aniabilis. A strong growing variety, prettily variegated green, 



white and pale violet turning to rose. 50 cts. and §1.00 each. 

 Baptisti. Bronzy green foliage, marked with creamy white and 



rose. 75 cts. each. 

 Bruanti. A most useful variety, with heavy dark green foliage, 

 making an excellent house plant, standing the dry atmosphere of 

 living rooms. 30 cts. and 50 cis. each. 

 Fragrans. A superb African species, with beautiful deep green 

 leaves, lighter in the growth, though having no variegations or 

 markings in the foliage. This is one of the most admired of the^ 

 decorative species. 30 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00 each. i, 



Goflseffiana. Of an entirely different habit and appearance from , 

 all other Dracaenas; of free-brar.ching habit, and throws out many- 

 suckers from the base so as to form compact, graceful speci- 

 mens in a short time. Its foliage is broadly lanceolate, 5 to 

 6 inches long, and 2 to 3 inches wide; of a strong leathery 

 texture ; rich dark green color, densely marked with irregular 

 dots and spots of creamy-white, not unlike an Aucuba Ja- 

 ponica. It is very hardy as a house plant, equaling if not 

 surpassing in thisrespect the As- 

 jjidistra and Ficus. Strong" 

 young plants, 50 cts. each; large 

 plants, $1.00 each. 

 Gracilis. A narrow-leaved 

 variety of bright green, with 

 narrow coppery-crimson edge; 

 very graceful. 50 cts. each. 

 Iniperialis. Foliage green, 

 changing to rose, with creamy 

 white edge. 50 cls. each. 

 ulivisa. This variety is used very exten- 

 sively as a centre plant for vases, urns, etc. 

 It stands full exposure to the sun, and its 

 long, I. arrow, graceful foliage contrasts beau- 

 tifully with other foliage and flowering 

 plants. 25 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00 each. 

 liintleni. A beautiful variegated form of 

 Fragrans. With broad green foliage and 

 golden-yellow stripes on the edges of the 

 "eaves. 50 cts. to §1.00 each. 

 Masang"eana. Another variegated form 

 of the al)ove, with the variega- 

 tion through the centre of the 

 leaf, instead of on the edges, 

 50 cts. to $1.00 each. 

 Sanderiana. A graceful 

 small-leaved variety, with glau- 

 cous green foliage, which is 

 edged with a broad border of 

 creamy white. .50 cts. each. 

 Terniinalis. Rich crimson foliage, marked 

 with pnikand white. 30 Cts. and 50 cts. each. 

 Wai'telli. Broad bronzy leaves, edged witK 

 crimson. 75 cts. each. 



Single D.ahlias. 



