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ACHYRANTHUS. 



Indispensable for bedding purposes, either for masking or in ribbon work, the brilliant 

 foliage forming a marked contrast with all other plants. 



Acuminata Large bronzy-purple foliage. )10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 



Emersoni. Foliage deep red shading to pink. J per 100. 



AGERATUM. 



Stella Gurney. A very bright blue, flowering continuously summer and, winter; a 



fine bedder. (See cut.) 

 Princess Pauline. A novel variety, both blue and white being combined iii the 



same flower, the body of the flower being white, while the 



stamens, forming an outer ring, are sky-blue, giving the flower 



a pretty variegated appearance. 

 Blue Perfection. A splendid dwarf dark blue bedding 



variety. 

 Blanche. Pure white, dwarf, compact habit. 

 Any of the above 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



AGLAONEMA. 



Versicolor. An Aroid of dwarf growth, suited to the warm 

 conservatory; foliage light green, irregularly blotched with 

 patches of grey and deep green. 50 cts. each. 



ALLAMANDA. 



Williamsii. This handsome variety is entirely distinct from 



all others, being quite dwarf and forming a compact bush 



with trusses of bloom at every point. It continues flowering 



the whole summer, and, with proper management, in the 



winter also. The flowers are from 3 to 



4 inches in diameter, of -a very rich yet 



delicate tint of yellow, and are deliciously 



scented. (See cut.) 



Good strong plants, 25 cts. each ; $2.50 

 per doz. 



ALOCASIAS. 



Beautiful subjects for the warm conser- 

 vatory, with showy, ornamental foliage ; in- 

 valuable as exhibition plants. 

 Argyrzea. Large dark green foliage, 



with silvery sheen and prominent midrib. 



$1.00 each. 

 flacrohiza Variegata. A strong 



grower, with large, bright green leaves, 



margins slightly waved, blotched and 



marbled with white. $1.00 each. 

 Illustris. Excellent to grow in con- 

 nection with fancy-leaved Caladiums, or 



for planting out of doors in a shaded 



position. Foliage dark green, clouded 



with velvety blue-black. 25 Cts. each ; 



$2.50 per doz. 



Agebatum Stella Gurney. 



ALTERNANTHERA. 



Beautiful dwarf plants of compact habit, 

 growing about 6 inches high, and admir- 

 ably adapted for edgings, beds or ribbon 

 lines ; always attractive and highly or- 

 namental. 



Aurea Nana. Bright golden yellow. 

 Amoena Spectabilis. Crimson, pink 



and bronze ; the richest and brightest. 



Rosea Nana. Very dwarf, rosy crimson. 



Versicolor. Olive, crimson and chocolate. 



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



100. 



Allamanda Williamsii. 



Amaryllis 

 Vittata Hybrids 



AMARYLLIS. 



Splendid flowering bulbs, suitable^ for 

 greenhouse, room, or garden cultivation. 

 For indoor use they should be grown in 

 pots, well-drained, in a soil of equal parts 

 of peat, leaf-mold and loam. After 

 flowering, the bulbs must be ripened off 

 by discontinuing water as the foliage shows signs of dying. When 

 at rest, store away in a dry, cool place, leaving the bulbs in the pots. 

 Aulica Platypetala {Lily of the Palace). Immense flowers of in- 

 tense crimson, tipped green. 75 cts. each. 

 Belladonna flajor {Belladonna Lily). Beautiful silvery white, 



turning to soft rose as the flower ages. 25 cts. each. 

 Defiance. A grand strong growing variety, often blooming several 

 times in a season. Very large flowers, of a deep carmine striped 

 with white. 75 cts. each. 

 Formosissima {Jacobcean Lily). Crimson ; blooming early in the 



summer. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 

 Johnsonii. Very large flower, of a rich crimson-scarlet color, 



striped with white. Fine bulbs, 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 

 Prince of Orange. Large flowers ; orange intermingled with white 



and green. 75 cts. each. 

 Vittata Hybrids. Beautiful striped, flaked and feathered varieties, 

 trom the leading European specialists. (See cut.) 50 cts. each. 

 One each of the 7 Amaryllis for $3.00. 



AIUORPHOPHALLm 



Rivieri. Particularly handsome plant for growing either in clumps 

 or as a solitary specimen. Should be planted in May in warm, 

 sunny situation in extra rich soil ; the flowers appear before the 

 leaves and rise to a height of 2 feet and resemble a gigantic 

 black Calla. This is soon followed by the massive tropical-looking 

 leaves supported by thick, beautifully marbled stems. Extra large 

 bulbs, 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz.; good bulbs, 25 cts. each ; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



ALOYSIA. 



Citriodora {Lemon Verbena). A universal and well-known favorite, 

 grown principally for its deliciously scented foliage. 10 cts. each ; 

 $1.00 per doz. 



