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Pennsylvania. — One of the best of the 

 Italian hybrids with flowers 6% inches in 

 diameter, produced with remarkable free- 

 dom in many branched panicles and of an 

 intense vermillion scarlet ^overlaid with an 

 orange-scarlet sheen. Rich, massive, deep 

 green foliage, 6 to 7 feet. 



Florence Vaughan. — Rich golden yellow, 

 thickly spotted with red. One of the 

 finest variegated varieties- 

 All the above Cannas 25c. each, $2.00 per 

 dozen. 



COLEUS. — Fancy varieties, 10c. each. 

 75c. per dozen, $4.00 per 100. Standard 

 varieties, 5c. each, 50c. per dozen, $3.00 per 

 100. 



COLEUS — Christmas Gem (New). — Has 

 broad leaves that often measure 8 inches 

 across, beautifully marked with yellow 

 and bright crimson. 10c. each. Specimens 

 25c. and 50c. each. 



CACTUS. — Crab Claw. — A beautifu^ red 

 flowering variety, usually grafted on the 

 Snake Cactus. Makes pretty specimens in 

 a short while with ordinary care. 50c, 

 75c. and $1.00 each. 



We also have a number of other varie- 

 ties of Cactus, from 25c. up. 



Croton. 



CSOTOS'S. — Splendid pot plants for the 

 piazza or window garden. Leaves are 

 brilliantly variegated in every color of the 

 rainbow, and present a fine appearance. A 

 grand bedding plant, standing the hottest 

 sunshine, which adds great brilliancy to 

 their colors. A plant that is sure to 

 please everyone. We offer strong plants 

 15c. each, $1.50 per dozen; larger sizes, 

 25c, 50c and $1.00 each. 



CALLA iETHEOPICA.-Ea.se of culture, 

 freedom of bloom and beauty of flower 

 have made these lilies almost indispen- 

 sable; 40c and 5 0c each. 



CARNATIONS. — There is no sweeter 

 flower than the Carnation, and they are 

 without question the best of all plants for 

 winter blooming. We have a good collec- 

 tion of the very choicest kinds in various 

 shades of red, pink and white, and know 

 you will not be disappointed in getting 

 these varieties. They are large plants, 

 ready to begin blooming at once. Many 

 of them will be in bud when we send them 

 to you. 25c and 50c each; $2.50 and $5.00 

 per dozen. Young plants, ready from 

 February 1st, 15c each; $1.50 per dozen. 



Carnation. 



Crimson King". — Hardy Ever blooming 

 Pink. — Color, rich glowing crimson; always 

 in bloom. Can be grown either outdoors 

 or in pots. Will not fail to please. 15c 

 and 25c each. 



Marguerite. — Seedlings, 10c each, $1.00 

 per dozen. Ready from January 1st. 



Caladinm, Fancy-Leaved. 



CALADIUM, FANCY-LEAVED.- Es- 

 pecially desirable for green-house or win- 

 dow culture or for out of doors decorative 

 effect. Easily grown, thriving in pot or 

 box or in shady situation in garden or 

 lawn. The root should be set in fairly 

 enriched sand}- loam. If grown in open 

 air the bulb should be dried off in Octo- 

 ber and kept warm and dry during winter. 

 There is a wide range of color and mark- 

 ings, the handsome leaves being spotted 

 and variegated with white, pink, scarlet, 

 etc. We have the choicest strain of this 

 fancy-leaved caladium. 3fic each; $3.00 per 

 dozen. 



CALADIUM ESCULENTU M.— 

 Elephant's Ears. — A handsome plant of 

 tropical aspect, bearing leaves sometimes 

 a yard or more in expanse. Effective as a 



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