Select List of Decoratfve and Wj nter=f lo wer j ng Plants. 



Aralia Elegaxtissima. 



Anthukiu.m, 



ANTHURIUMS. 



(Flamingo Flower.) 



Pretty greenhouse plants that do not re- 

 ceive the attention they deserve, but which 

 we are certain will, when their many good 

 qualities are better known, become popular, 

 not only as decorative plants, but as cut flow- 

 ers, for which many of the varieties, on ac- 

 count of their peculiar-shaped flowers and 

 rich colorings, which frequently last on the 

 plant from two to three months, especially 

 adapt them. 

 Andreanum Hybrids. A fine collection 



of seedlings, from which we can select the 



following colors, all m large-sized flowers, 



salmon, red and rose. 81.00 and $1.50 



each. 

 Scherzerianura. Bdlliant scarlet flowers. 



50 ct5. to §1.00 each. 



— Majus. A large, bright, scarlet-flowered form. $1.00 each 



— Album. White-flowered form of the above. $2.50 each. 



— Purpuratum. Large, deep purple-crimson. $1.50 each. 



— Rothschildianunj. Creamy-white, spotted with crimson. 



— Salmonianurn. Salmon-red. $1.00 each. 



— Sanguineum. Rich crimson. $1.00 each. 



Crystaiiinum. A handsome ornamental-leaved variety, with rich velvety- 

 : gi'een foliage, the principal veins elegantly banded with pure crystal white. 

 The young leaves when first unfolded are of a bright violet-bronze. 75 

 cts. each. 



ARAUCARIA. 



Excelsa {Norfolk Island Pine). The most popular of all the tender ever- 

 green-^ ; is becoming a greater favorite every season. As a decorative plant 

 for the house this is one of the handsomest and most serviceable. (See cut.) 



EACH. EACH. 



4-inch pots, 6 in. high $0 50 1 6-inch pots, 15 in. high $1 50 



5 " " 10 " " 1 00 I 6 " " 13 " " 2 00 



Excelsa Glauca. This is identical with- the above, except in the color of 

 the foliage, which is of a lieautiful bluish or glaucous color. 5-inch pots, 8 

 inches high, $1.00; 6-inch pots, 15 inches high, $2.00 each. 

 Robusta Compacta, This differs from A. Exceha in its more robust, but 

 at the same time more compact growth, producing even a more symmetrical 

 plant ; the color is a rich deep green. Strong plants, in 5-inch pots, 10 

 inches high, $1.50 each; 6-inch pots, 15 inches high, $2.00 each. 

 (28) 



ABUTIL,ONS ^Chinese BeU Flower). 



Most desirable free-flowering plants for the conservatory or win- 

 ilow garden. We can supply in six distinct colors, viz.: White, 

 yellovif, orange, pink, red and carmine. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per 

 doz. "v 



ACACIA. 



Armata, A most desirable house plant, succeeding under the same 

 conditions as an Azalea or Camellia ; the bright canary-vellow 

 globular flowers are produced in March and April ; very eff'ec- 

 tive ; fine specimen plants. 50 cts. and $1.00 each. 



ALLAMAISUA. 



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. 

 Good strong plants, 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 



ARALIA. 



Elegantissima. A 



most graceful species, 

 with finely divided 

 metallic green foli- 

 age ; a useful decora- 

 tive and exhibition 

 plant. 4-inch pots. 

 15 inches high, $1.00 

 each ; 6-inch pots, 

 20 inches high, 81.50 

 each. 



AROISIA. 



Crenulata. A very 

 ornamental green- 

 house plant, with 

 dark evergreen foli- 

 age, producing clus- 

 ters of brilliant red 

 berries ; a first-class 

 house plant in winter- 

 25 and 50 cts. each. 



$2.00 each. 



Akaucari.a Excelsa. 



