ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 
ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 
(Norfolk Island Pine.) 
Sometimes called the ‘‘ Christmas Tree Palm” and ‘‘ Star 
Palm.” It has deep green feathery foliage arranged in whorls, 
rising one above the other at regular distances. It is easily 
grown in the house and is highly ornamental. (Seecut.) Extra 
fine plants, 15 to 18 inches high, $1.25 each; 12 to 15 inches 
high, $1.00 each. 
ORNAMENTAL ASPARAGUS. 
Greenhouse climbing or drooping plants of rare beauty; they are 
specially suited for window gardening. 
Sprengeri. A most desirable species; exceedingly useful and 
Ornamental as a pot plant to grow on a shelf in the win- 
dow, or on a pedestal in the sitting-room or to droop from 
baskets; the fronds are frequently 4 feet long, a rich shade 
of green, retaining their freshness for weeks after being cut. 
A fine house plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere. Price, 
4-inch pots, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz.; 3-inch pots, 15c. each, 
$1.50 per doz. 
Plumosus Nanus. (Climbing Lace Fern.) Bright green leaves, 
gracefully arched, and as finely woven as silken mesh, retain- 
ing their freshness for weeks when cut. Price, 4-inch pots, 
25c. each, $2.50 per doz.; 3-inch pots, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 
ASPIDISTRA. 
One of the most useful house plants. On account of its ability 
to thrive indoors it has been frequently alluded to as ‘‘ The Cast 
Tron Plant.” It has long, broadly lanceolate leaves gracefully 
disposed. 
A. urida, Plain green leaves, 7 to 8 leaves per plant, 75c. each. 
var. Marked green and white. Plants with 7 to 8 
leaves, $1.50 each. 
BEGONIAS. Flowering Sorts. 
Exceedingly useful plants for the garden or for pot culture 
in the house. They are never out of bloom. 
Alba Picta. Dark green leaves, silvery spots. White flowers. 
Argentea Guttata. Bronzy-green leaves. hite flowers. 
Bertha de C. Rocher. Bright reddish-pink flowers in drooping 
panicles, very graceful, bright green foliage. 
Margaritae. Rich salmon-pink flowers, foliage deep bronze and 
dark green. 
Marjorie Daw. Flowers salmon-pink, a tall-growing variety. 
Metallica. Velvety foliage, rosy white flowers. 
Nitida. Pinkish-white flowers, large ‘‘ elephant’s ear ”’ leaves. 
Otto Hacker. Bright red, large pendant clusters. 
Purity. Dwarf, compact habit, shining green leaves and a 
wealth of waxy-white flowers, both summer and winter. 
Rubra (Corallina). Dark coral color. Large clusters. 
Saundersonii. Bright waxy-red. Very free flowering. 
Thurstonii. Flowers rosy-white, foliage bronzy-green, reverse 
purplish-red. A grand variety in every way. 
Vernon. Brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers produced abundantly; 
dark green glossy foliage. 
Price, plants for winter blooming, from 3-inch pots, 10c. each; 
set of 13 Begonias for $1.00. 
Begonia Rex. Valuable for the grand and varied markings of 
the leaves. Price, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 
Begonia Templinii. The most ornamental variegated Begonia. 
eaves 6 to 10 inches long, undulating edges, marked with a 
mosaic pattern in green, creamy white, golden yellow, flesh pink 
and crimson. The reverse side being bright coppery crimson. 
Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 
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Unless otherwise ordered we send all plants by express (buyer to pay 
charges). Hardy shrubs, vines and hardy roses may be sent saiely by treight 
but unless the shipn-ent is a large one express is cheaper, quicker and saier. 
S aall lots of Geraniums, Fuchsias, Small Palms, Begonias, Ferns, Violets; 
Perennials, Heliotropes and Primulas may be sent free by mail, it desired. 
We guarantee the saie arrival of all plants sent by express. lf in good con- 
dition when received, our responsibility ceases, and if trom inattention or 
other causes they fail, and complaint is then made, we cannot replace them. 
Plants sent other than by express are entirely at the risk of the purchaser. 
Under the new ruling of the leading express companies, advocated and secured 
by us, plants packed in closed boxes will now be carried at a reduction of 20 
per cent. from the regular merchandise rates. 
Special Notice.—The offer of free delivery made on Seeds and Bulbs does 
not apply to plants except when sent by mail as noted above. 
CHINESE AZALEAS. 
_ No plant has increased in popularity during recent years with such amazing rapidity as the 
Chinese Azalea. few years ago the annual importation would hardly exceed twenty-five thou- 
sand; to-day it probably reaches two hundred and fifty thousand. At Easter they are seen in 
every church and in the windows of our finest residences. (See cut.) These cannot be mailed. 
VARIETIES.—Mme. Van der Cruyssen, bright rose color; Vervaeniana, red and white; Mme. 
Camille, white and red; Niobe, pure white; Deutsche Perle, early white; Empress of India, salmon- 
pink, white and carmine; Helen Thielman, rosy-carmine; Simon Mardner, deep rose. 
Fine plants, 14 to 16 inches across, $1.25 each, $12.00 per doz.; 12 to 14 inches, $1.00 each, 
$9.00 per doz.; 10 to.12 inches, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. (Ready about October 20.) 
HARDY AZALEAS.—Assorted. 
lants, full of buds, can be supplied in distinct colors. 
tice, pot-grown plants, 75c. each, $7.50 per dozen. 
Azalea, Hardy Ghent. Fine plants about 12 inches across, full of buds, can be supplied in distinct 
colors. Price, pot-grown plants, 75c. each, $7.50 per dozen. 
Hardy Double Azaleas. (Azalea rustica fl. pl.) A new race of Azaleas. 
Azalea Mollis. Fine 
Very attractive in 
the shrubbery. ee 
Strong plants, 12 to 15 
inches across. Price, pot-grown plants, $1.00 each, $9.00 per dozen, 
