EASILY GROWN TROPICAL BEAUTIES. 



Palms are among: the noblest and grandest of all decorative plants. No plant is s« 

 beautiful and elegant in the house as the Palm, and the varieties that I quote are the 

 best adapted for ordinary rooms, thriving even vrith u considerable amount of expos- 

 ure, dust, and changes of temperature. 



nil TURF St^lt'i^t as small a pot as will comfortably contain the roots, giving good 

 ^ drainage, and being careful not to bury the stem of the Palm. A soil 



composed of stiff, sandy loam is the most desirable. In most cases once a year is often 

 enough to re-pot a Palm, being careful not to break or cut the roots in so doing. Never 

 allow the plant to become dry, but give plenty of w^ater, not allowing the soil to be- 

 come sour. Sponging the leaves occasionally will improve the health of the Palm. 



I.ATANIA UOUBONICA. 



Scaforthia Elegans — One of the most graceful of all, bearing 

 long, curving pinnate leaves of rare beauty. A masrnificent 

 plant for Jardiniere or center of large tropical bed. First size, 

 .S5.00; second, ^.00; third, 25c. 



Kentia Belmoreana — The curly Palm leaves pinnate, the divisions 

 taper )>ointed. One of the very best for all purposes. First 

 size, •f.5.00; second, S3. 00; third, 25c. 



Areca Lutescens — This majestic Palm is without a peer for strength 

 and elegance combined. Its dark glossy leaves are gracefully 

 curved on slender stems, and entire foliage is beautifully dis- 

 posed. First size, -So. 00; second, .?3, 00; third, 25c. 



Chamaerops Excelsa — A handsome Fan Palm, of rapid, easy cul- 

 ture and srreat beautv. Will succeed well anywhere. First size, 

 s.).O0; second, -?3.00; third. 35c. 



Pandanus Utilis — For majesty of form and gracefully arranged 

 foliage, this is the leader. As an ornament for the window, its 

 dark, glossy, serrated foliage renders it unusually attractive. 

 First size, §5.00; second, S3.b0; third, 25c. 



Regal Varieties that Give Perfect Satisfaction to All. 



Latania Borbonica — This Palm is more largt-ly used than any other on account of it« 

 strong, healthy habit. Magnificent in appearance. It is beautiful for the Jardin- 

 iere, basket, etc. First sizeT§5.0U; second, S3.00; third, S5c. 

 Umbrella PaIm.-(C!y- 



•SPECIAL NOTICE. 



Will Send the Entire Set of SIX BEAUTIFUL PALiMS 

 FOR ONLY $1.25. 



pfrnx Altcniifdliiis.) 

 This is a plant of the 

 easiest culture, and 

 a large specimen is 

 as handsome as a 

 Palm fordeeoration. 

 It makes a hand- 

 some pot plant, and 

 can be used for bas- 

 kets or vases, mak- 

 ing a very chai-ming 

 effect. It will grow 

 luxuriantly in water 

 and is therefore in- 

 dispensable for aqa- 

 riums or fountains. 

 It is certainly beau- 

 tiful and very odd. 

 With its long, slen- 

 der stems, on the 

 end of v.'hich is a 

 perf ectlyformed um- 

 brella-shaped leaf, 

 it makes a very at- 

 tractive appearance. 

 Try it. Easy to grow 

 Price 10c to 25c for 

 a fine, strong and 

 flrst-class Umbrella 

 Palm. 



BEAUTIFUL DECORATIVE FERNS. 



Nephrolepis Phillipense — A pretty narrow-leafed form of the Sword 

 Fern, with dark green foliage; very desirable as a basket plant. 

 I'rice 15c each. 



ACiiantum Cuneatutn — The best known variety of Adiantum. Its 

 i^'raceful. lace-like foliage makes it indispensable for flower work, 

 -•".specially adapted to Jardinieres or any place where elegant 

 effect is desired. Price 15c each. 



Adiantum Roenbecki — Stronger and more erect grower than Cune- 

 ;.tum. Price 15c. 



Pteris Tremula — The Pteris varieties are the best adapted for Fern 

 .lardiniercs for table decoration, being a constant source of de- 

 light. They possess large deep green fronds, presenting a unique 

 and beautiful appearance. Sure to do well. Price 15c each. 



Pteris Serrulata — One of the most beautiful Jardiniere or basket 

 Perns known. Fronds of graceful form and a delicate sea-green 

 color. Price 10c each. 



Pteris Victoria — A beautiful and distinct variety. The fronds are 

 spreading, somewhat long and narrow, with a broad veining or 

 i)and of white running through the center. Very hai'dy. 15c. 



Pteris Sieboldi — Fronds somewhat broader than Victoria and more 

 '.rregular. being cut and fringed. Very satisfactory. 15c. 



Pt;ris Serrulata Cristata — Beautiful deep green fronds branching 

 irregularly, somewhat resembling the antlers of a deer, the ends 

 iieing like a minatnre tassel. A very handsome variety. Price 

 10c each, * 



Onychium Japonicum — A very dainty fern, being so delicate as to be 

 eathery in its g-racefulness. Beautiful for fern pots, etc. One 

 i)f the most graceful of all. Price 10c each. 



Lastra Davallioides — Somewhat resembling the Sword Fern, yet 

 the fronds are shorter and broader. Stands house culture well. 

 Price 10c each. 



TUBEROSES. 



BUCKBEE'S MONSTROUS FLOWERING. 



Classed among the finest of plants, producing hundreds of 

 beautiful pure white, double flowers, on long and upright stalks, 

 which are delightfully fragrant. They may be planted and culti- 

 vated in pots or in the open ground. If planted in tlie open ground 

 they should not be put out until the summer is far advanced. It 



Nephrolepsis Exaltata — The Sword Fern — One of the mostgracefd 

 and at the same time one of the most satisfactory of all the 

 beautiful ferns for home purposes.. No fern endui-es the heat 

 and dust of living rooms as well as this and none are so hardy, 

 giviutf it great value for 

 window decoration. It 

 makes a very charming 

 ornament for any room 

 and a grand center plant 

 for large baskets, pots or 

 vases. The long narrow 

 pinnate fronds arch very 

 gracefully, growing from 

 three to five feet long. 

 It is a perfectly hardy 

 plant and fine for rock 

 work or any location you 

 may give it. Price 15c 

 each. 



Nephrolepsis Davaneoides Fur 

 cans — This is somewhat 

 similar to the Sword 

 Fern in appearance, only 

 that the ends of the long 

 fronds are forked soiBe- 

 what and are beautifuUj' 

 serrated. Its long grace- 

 ful fronds have a grace- 

 ful drooping habit, add- 

 ing much to their beauty. 

 Exceedingly ha'idsome, 

 and very desirable. Price 

 35c each. 



NEPHKOLEPSIS EXALTATA. 



is a good plan to buy the bulbs early, pot and keep in the house 

 until they have made quite a little growth, and by thus doiflg the 

 blooms will surely mature before frost. They begin to flower in 

 August, continuing until frost. For flowering in pots late in 

 the autumn the bulbs should be kept dry and cool until July; pot, 

 then place in a cool location. My select strain of bulbs has no 

 equal. Good sized bulbs. 5c each, 50c per dozen, S3. 00 per hundred. 

 Mammoth bulbs 10c each, 3 for 2.5c, 75c per dozen. 



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