Pla^nts for the Garden and Greenhouse 



Agapanthus umbellatus 



Agapanthus 



Umbellatus {Blue Lily of the Nile). A splendid ornamental 

 plant, bearing clusters of bright blue flowers on 3 feet long 

 flower stalks lasting a long time in bloom. A most desirable 

 plant for outdoor decoration, planted in large pots or tubs on 

 the lawn or piazza. Strong plants of flowering size from 6-inch 

 pots, $1.00; 8-inch tubs, $3.00; large 12-inch tubs, $6.00 each. 



Aglaonema 



Costatum. A dwarf-growing, pretty foliage plant suitable for 

 the conservatory or window garden. Very compact heart- 

 shaped leaves of shining dark green with white midrib and 

 scattering blotches of white. 75c each. 



Allamanda 



Henderson!. A strong growing variety well suited to train on 

 the pillars or supports of a conservatory or on a trellis. Large, 

 fragrant, golden yellow flowers. 50c each. 



Williamsi. Forms a compact bushy plant with large, rich yellow 

 flowers at every point; deliciously scented. 50c each. 



Aloysia— Lemon Verbena 

 Citriodora. The well-known popular pot or bedding plant 

 grown for its richly fragrant fohage. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 



Antigonon— Mountain Rose 



Leptopus. This pretty pink or rosy red form is one of the most 

 conspicuous and beautiful climbers grown in the southern 

 states. Verandas or trellises covered with it are extremely 

 showy and beautiful. In the North the Antigonon makes a 

 splendid climber for the greenhouse. 50c each. 



Anthericum 



Mandaianum. A splendid variety with narrow foliage. The 

 leaves are green on the edges with creamy white center. 



Vittatum picturatum. A most desirable plant for window 

 boxes, vases, or for growing as a single specimen in pot. Long, 

 narrow, green foliage with creamy white center. Splendid plants. 

 Either variety: 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 



Anthuriuiti— Ftommgo Flower 



Pretty greenhouse plants that have many good qualities, not 

 only as decorative plants, but also as cut flowers. Their oddly 

 shap>ed flowers of rich coloring frequently last on the plant from 

 two to three months. 

 Scherzerianum. Brilliant scarlet flowers. 



— album. Creamy white flowers. 



— atrosanguineum. Rich crimson-scarlet. 



— Rothschildianum. Creamy white, spotted crimson. 



4- and 5-inch pots, $3.00 each. 



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Antirrhinum-Snapdragon 



Antirrhinum— 5napJrogon 

 Large-Flowering Half-Dwarf 



Popular plants for bedding and for cutting. We can supply the 

 following six distinct and beautiful varieties. Ready May 10th. 

 Empress. Velvety crimson. 

 Fawn. Rose and gold. 

 Gloria. Deep rose. 



Golden Queen. Rich yellow. 

 Peerless Pink. Shell pink. 

 Purity. Pure white. 



15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



Aralia 



Elegantissima. Handsome decorative foliage plants for the 

 warm conservatory with very narrow, finely divided foliage of a 

 peculiar metallic green color. S-inch pots, $1.50 each. 



Araucaria— Nor/o^fe Island Pine 

 Excelsa. A beautiful tender evergreen, a favorite plant for 

 house decoration, unequaled in symmetrical habit of growth by 

 any other plant. 



4-inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high, $2.00 each. 



5-inch pots, 12 to 15 inches high, $2.50 each. 



Ardisia 



Crenulata. A very ornamental greenhouse plant with attractive 

 dark green, glossy foliage, and clusters of very brilliant red 

 berries. A good subject for the window garden. Fine plants 

 in 5-inch pots that will fruit this season. $2.50 each. 



Asparagus 



Plumosus nanus {Asparagus Fern). There is no better plant 

 for table decoration than this. The foliage is more delicate than 

 that of the finest Fern, being lace-like in its fineness. A plant 

 with half a dozen stalks is a mass of dainty, misty green. 25c 

 and 50c each; $2.50 and $5.00 per doz. 



Sprengeri {Emerald Feather). Excellent for hanging-baskets, for 

 bracket use, and for cutting. One of the best plants for the 

 window-box when planted near the edge where it can droop over 

 the side. 2Sc and 50c each; $2.50 and $5.00 per doz. 



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