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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 safely by freight 

 but unless the shipment is a large one express is cheaper, quicker and safer. 

 Small lots of Geraniums. Fuchsias. Small Palms." Begonias, Ferns. Violets. " 

 Perennials. Heliotropes and Primulas may be sent free by mail, if desired. 

 We guarantee the safe arrival of all plants sent by express. If in good con- 

 dition, when received, our responsibility ceases, and if from 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. 



Stecial Notice. — The offer of free delivery made on Seeds and Bulbs does 

 not apply to plants except when sent by maU as noted above. 



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. (See cut.) Extra 

 fine plants, 15 to 18 inches high, SI. 25 each; 12 to 15 inches 

 high, S1.00 each. 



ALLAMANDA HENDERSONIL 



A beautiful climbing plant for the greenhouse, conservatory 

 or window garden. Large deep green leaves and rich yellow 

 trumpet-shaped flowers four to six inches across. Price, 15c. 

 each; SI. 50 per doz. . . . 



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. 



15c. each; SI. 50 per doz. 



Plirmosus Nanus. (Climbing Lace Fern.) Bright green leaves. 



: gracefully arched, and as finely woven as silken mesh, re- 

 taining their freshness for weeks when cut. Price. 4-in. pots. 

 25c. each, S2.50 per doz.; 3-in. pots, 15c. each, S1.50 per doz. 



Tenuissimus. Very fine, filmy foliage. A handsome climbing 

 plant. Price. 3-in. pots, 15c. each, SI. 50 per doz. 



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. White flowers. 

 Bertha 4* C. Rocher. Bright reddish-pink flowers in drooping 



panicle*, 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. 

 Mctallica. Velvety foliage, rosy-white flowers. 

 Nitida. Pinkish-white flowers, large " elephant's ear " leaves. 

 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 even,' 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 12 Begonias for SI 00. 



BEGONIA REX. 



Valuable for the grand and varied markings of the leaves. 

 We have a vared collection. 15c. each, $1.50 per dozen. 



CHINESE AZALEAS. 



(See cut belou} 



No plant has increased in popularity during recent years with such amazing rapidity as the 

 Chinese Azalea. A 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. These cannot be mailed. 



Fine plants. 14 to 16 inches across, SI. 25 each; S12.00 per dozen; 12 to 14 inches. SI. 00 each: 

 S9.00 per dozen; 10 to 12 inches. 60c. each; S6.00 per dozen. Special. — Specimen Plants. 20 inches 

 across, S3.00 each. (Ready about October 15.) '' 



HARDY AZALEAS.— Assorted. 



Azalea Mollis. Fine plants, full of buds, can be supplied in distinct colors. Nothing is more 

 attractive in the shrubbery than these. Price. 75c. each, S7.50 per dozen. 



Azalea, Hardy Ghent. Fine plants about 12 inches across, full of buds, can be supplied in distinct 

 colors. Price, 75c. each, S7.50 per dozen. 



Hardy Double Azaleas. (Azalea rttstica ft. pi.) A new race of Azaleas. ' Strong plants. 12 to 15 

 inches across. Price, S1.00 each, S9.00 per dozen. (Ready about October 25.) 



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