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-Marani- 



Macrozaiiiia degatitissima. 



A most distinct and graceful Cycad with small narrow 

 leaves of a rich deep green. A pretty plant for table 

 decoration. 5;2,00 each. 



MAWIVOLIA FIJSCATA. 



(Banana Shrub.) 



A most desirable greenhouse shrub, succeeding admir- 

 ably as a window plant. It produces its small flowers in 

 the greatest profusion during late winter or early spring 

 montlis. These are of the most exquisite fragrance, simi- 

 lar to a ripe banana. 30 cts. each. 



MANETTIA. 



BiCOlor. The popular Maneltia Vine, and a desir- 

 able climber either for the garden or house ; long tulni- 

 lar flowers, bright scarlet shading to yellow at the lips. 



Corclifolia. Crimson flowers; one of the most grace- 

 ful vines in our collection. 



10 cts. each ; SI .00 per doz. 



P.\SjUL. 



\"akie(.ata. 



MARANTA. 



Valuable decorative stove plants, remarkable for the 

 and beauty of their varied foliage. (See cut.) 

 Makoyana. §100 to §1 50 each. 

 Masaiigeana. 50 cts. each. 

 Rosea Picta. 50 cts. to hi 00 each 

 Zebriiia. 50 cts. to §1 00 each 



PAIVDANUS (Screw Puu- . 



Utilis. This is one of 



the most useful of our 



ornamental foliage 



plants; excellent for 



the centre of vases and 



baskets, or grown as a 



single specimen. 



Each. 

 o-in.pot, 8in.high$ 25 



4 " " 12 " " 50 



5 " " 15 " " 1 00 



6 " " 18 " " 1 50 



Veitchi. This is one 

 of the most attractive 

 of decorative plants. 

 The leaves are light 

 green, beautifully 

 marked with broad 

 stripes of pure white, 

 and gracefully curved'. 



4 inch pots, 12 inches high 



o " " 15 " " 



6 " " 18 " 



Specimen plant: 



richness 



MBTROSIDEROS FI^ORIBUNDA. 



(Bottle Brush.) 



A greenhouse shrub, producing long cylindrical spikes of 

 bright red flowers. Very eftective. ?1 00 and $1 50 each. 



MUSA ENSETE. 



f Abyssinian Banana.) 



The grandest of all the Ba- 

 nanas; the leaves are magnifi- 

 cent, long, broad and 

 massive ; of a beautiful 

 green, with a broad crim- 

 son mid-rib ; the plant 

 grows luxuriantly from 

 8 to 12 feet high. Dur- 

 ing the hot summer, 

 when planted out, it 

 grows rapidly, ajid at- 

 tains gigantic propor- 

 tions, producing a tropi- 

 cal effect on the lawn, 

 terrace or flower garden. 

 Strong plants at 50 cts. 

 and $1.00 each. 



'^^yi^ 



Dreer's Roval Exhibition Pansy. 



$5.00 to $10 00 each. 



.$1 

 . 1 

 . 1 



00 each 

 25 " 



50 " 



OEEA 

 FRAGRANS. 



(Sweet Olive.) 



An old favorite green- 

 house shrub, succeeding admirably as a house plant, produc- 

 ing small white flowers which are of the most exquisite fra- 

 grance, continuing to bloom almost the entire winter. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



OTAHEITE ORANGE. 



The best of the Oranges for house culture. It is of dwarf, bushy 

 liabit, and bears a profusion of fragrant flowers and edible fruit. First 

 size, fruiting plants, 50 cts. each ; second size, 35 els. each. 



ROYAE EXHIBITION PANSIES. 



{Skoivn in colors on t!u front page of this Latnlogiw.) 



The plants here ofifered are grown from our own choicest strain of ^W 

 seed procured from the world's greatest pansy specialist, and for size of J^ 

 bloom, richness of coloring and texture will be found unapproached by 

 any other strain. (.See cut.) Good strong plants, 5 cts. each; 50 cts. 

 per doz.; .?4.00 per 100. 



PASSIFEOR A (Passion Flower Tine.) 



Pforclti. This we consider the best of all the tender varieties for 

 outdoor planting. Its beautiful flowers are borne freely, even on 

 quite small plants. They are of a rich shade of blue, suffused witli 

 rose. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Decaisneana Varieg-ata. .A. pretty variegated variety, having 

 large foliage, which is mottled with bright golden-yellow spots and 

 light colored, almost white flowers. (See cut.) 15 cts. each ; $1.50 

 per doz. 



Panda.sus VeITCI: 



