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Bous;ainvillea Glabra Sanderiana. 



This beautiful free-flowering variety was introduced about three years ago, 

 and on account of its free-blooming qualities has become very popular, espec- 

 ially as a plant for Easter decorations. It is of strong rapid growth, and 

 the brilliant rosy-crimson blossoms are produced from early in March 

 until midsummer; in fact, a plant will frequently flower tlie greater 

 part of the year. Altogether it is a most desirable subject for the 

 conservatory or window garden. 25 cts. each. 



BROWAI.I.IA SPECIOSA MAJOR. 



A giant flowering form of this beautiful genus, flowering con- 

 tinually summer and winter, which may be grown either in the 

 border or as a pot plant. Its beautiful ultramarine blue color, 

 which is rare in all classes of plants, makes it especially valua- 

 ble and desirable. 15 Cts. each ; 51-50 per doz. 



CAMEIvLIA JAPONICA. 



Fine, bushy plants, 15 inches high. A choice assortment of 12 vari- 

 jy eties, 75 cts. each ; $7.50 per doz. Stronger plants, 18 to 20 inches 



high, bushy, §1.00 each; §1000 per doz. 



SEI.ECT CARNATIONS. 



The following list are the finest varieties to date : 

 Ariuazilldy. Pure white, lightly penciled w~ith scarlet. 

 Eldorado. Canary yellow, tipped rosy carmine. 

 Flora Hill. A grand pure white, very free flowering. 

 Gen. GrOUiez. Brilliant cardinal maroon. 

 G. H. Crane. Clear brilliant scarlet, large and free. 

 Genevieve "Lord. One of the largest flowering pinks. 

 3'Ielba. A soft pleasing shade of pink. 

 Mrs. Jas. Dean. Clear silvery pink. 

 The Marqnise. An exquisite pure pink, extra fine. 

 TllOS. Cartledg^e. A beautiful carmine. 

 White Cloud. A very fine pure white. 

 Wni. Scott. The standard deep pink, very free. 



25 cts. each; $2 50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100 



Dreer's Prize Cinerarias. CEERODENDRON BAEFOURI. 



Our strain of Cineraria cannot be surpassed 

 either for size of flowers or beauty of color. 

 Many of the blooms measure 3 inches in diame- 

 ter. We have received very flattering reports from 

 florists and private gardeners of their success with 

 our Cinerarias. Fine young plants ready October loth. 10 cts. 

 each; §1.00 per doz. 



Carnation 

 Flora Hill. 



A beautiful greenhouse climber, and admirably suited for 

 house culture; flowering most profusely with bright scarlet 

 flowers, enveloped in a creamy white calyx. 15 cts. each. 



GARDENIA FLORIDA (Cape jessamine). 



A popular well-known plant with delightfully pure white 

 flowers, blooming from May to July. 25 to 50 cts. each. 



GERANIUMS FOR WINTER FLOl^ ERING. 



While undoubtedly the most popular of bedding plants. Geraniums deserve to be used more extensively for window and 

 Conservatory decoration, no other plants excelling or even approaching them for brilliancy and richness of color. 



We have aimed to make the selection below combine in the highest degree perfeciion of form and size of the individual 

 florets, size of truss, purity of color, habit of plant and general excellence, and especially recommend them for the embellish- 

 ment of the conservatory and window garden. 



SIX BEST DOUBLE WIXTER-FLOWERING 

 GERANIUMS. 



•Jean Viand. Bright rosy pinlc with white blotch in centre. 



La Fraicheur. Very double snow white with distinct narrow edge 



of bright pink. 

 M. H. Tilniant. Brilliant carmine pink, distinct white blotch in 



centre, upper petals veined carmine and shaded with scarlet. 

 Mnie. Charotte. Rich rosy salmon. 



]>Iine. Landry. Clear salmon shading to copper with a white eye. 

 Richelieu. Rich fiery scarlet. 



15 cts. each; set of 6 varieties for 75 cts. 



SIX BEST SINGLE WINTER-FLOWERING 

 GERANIUMS. 



Andrew Lang". Glowing scarlet with white blotch on upper petals. 



De La Vig"ne. Brilliant velvety red, very large. 



Gertrude Pearson. Pure rose pink with conspicuous white blotch 

 on the two upper petals. 



Herrick. Rich crimson scarlet. 



Mark Twain. Gfoiiind color white, dotted and flaked carmine, deep- 

 ening to lake at margin. 



Rudyard Kipling". Rich crimson purple or amaranth. 



15 cts. each; the set of 6 varieties for 75 cts. 





