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WATER HYACINTHS. — Easily grown, 

 floats on water by means of curious in- 

 flated leaves; a mass of leathery blue 

 roots growing- downward into the water. 

 The flowers are as large as a silver dollar, 

 and are borne on spikes 6 to 8 inches long, 

 resembling hyacinths, and are as hand- 

 some as an orchid; of a beautiful spark- 

 ling-, rosy-lilac color. Prices, single plant, 

 by mail, 20c; by express, 4 for 50c; 9 for 

 $1.00, or $1.25 per dozen; $5.00 per 100. 



IXOBA COCCINEA. — Bright red in very 

 large corymbs, very showy tender flower- 

 ing- plant." 35c and 50c each. 



JASMINS. 



Jasmininm Grandiflormn or Gracilis. — 



This is an old favorite and the most satis- 

 factory for general culture of all the Jas- 

 mines. It flowers nearly the whole season, 

 and is especially valuable as a house 

 plant in winter; flowers star-shaped, pure 

 white and very fragrant; 20c and 50c 

 each. 



Maid of Orleans or Arabian. — Large 

 double waxy-white flowers of great sub- 

 stance, produced freely throug-h the sum- 

 mer. We know of no pot plant more 

 desirable than this; the fragrance of the 

 flower i s delicious, sweet and elegant. 



Prices, 15c, 25c, 50c and 75c each. 



Grand Duke of Tuscany. — A magnificent 

 ever-blooming plant with large double, 

 waxy creamy white flowers, with the most 

 delicious fragrance of any flower we know, 

 sweeter than a Tube-rose; looks like 

 a large, double, white Rose. Blooms 

 throughout the season. A superb pot 

 plant of dwarf, sturdy habit of growth. 

 Prices. 15c, 25c, 50c and 75c each. 



Gardenia Florida (Cape Jessamine). — 

 Nothing finer for conservatory or open 

 ground wherever hardy. Its double pure 

 white flowers are delightfully fragrant, 

 while its deep green glossy foliage adds 

 materially to its beauty. 25c, 50c and 

 75c each. Extra strong, $1.00 and $1.50 

 each. 



Cestrum Nocturnum (Night Blooming- 

 Jasmine). — Free blooming shrub, very fra- 

 grant at night. 15c, 25c, and 50c each. 



Cestrum Diurnum (Day Blooming 1 Jas- 

 mine). — 15c, 25c and 50c each. 



jasminum Bevolutum. — Yellow flowered 

 hardy Jasmine. 25c and 50c each. 



Jasmine (Confederate or Mayalan). — A 

 strong climbing variety, dark green waxy 

 leaves with flowers very fragrant; one of 

 the hardiest. 25c and 50c each. 



Jasminum Primulinum. — Of recent intro- 

 duction; hardy, large yellow flowers; 

 young plants. 25c each; larger, 50c each. 



LANTANAS (Weeping.) — Very rapid 

 grower and very showy, being covered 

 with lavender blooms the year round; 15c 

 each, $1.50 per dozen. Larger plants, 25c 

 each; $2.50 per dozen. 



LANTANAS. — A good collection, includ- 

 ing yellow, pink, orange and white; 10c 

 each, $1.00 per dozen. Larger plants, 25c 

 each; $2.50 per dozen. 



LYGODIUM SCANDENS (The Climbing 

 Pern). — Has dainty lace-like foliage, is of 

 rapid growth and very pretty. 15c to 50c 

 each. 



MOSCHASMA BIFABITJM (The Musk 

 Plant). — The leaves emit a delightful odor, 

 and the flowers are produced in winter if 

 kept v arm. It is of very easy culture and 

 does not seem to be troubled with any in- 

 sect pests. Young plants, 25c each; 

 larger plants, 50c and $1.00 each. 



MYOSOTIS OB FOBGET-ME-NOT.— 



Blue; an old favorite, always in bloom. 

 10c each. Strong clumps, 25c each. 



OLEANDERS. — Nothing nicer for porch 

 or lawn decoration. Give good rich soil 

 and plenty of moisture during growing 

 season. May be wintered over in any 

 cellar where it does not freeze. White, 

 pink, red, rose and variegated; 25c, 50c. 

 and $1.00 each. 



FABIS DAISIES (French Marguerites). 

 A beautiful plant of easy culture, and one 

 that generally gives best satisfaction; 

 two varieties, white and yellow. 1^- to 2 

 inches in diameter. Price, 10c each; $1.60 

 per dozen; large plants. 25c each. 



NEW DOUBLE FLOWEBING MAR- 

 GUERITE DAISY (Mrs. F. Sander.)— In 



this we have unquestionably the most im- 

 portant flowering plant introduced in many 

 years. Unlike all other Marguerites, its 

 color is of the purest glistening whit« 

 throughout; in size it measures frequently 

 5 inches across; the center of the flower is 

 a mass of closely arranged fringed florets; 

 these are surrounded or edged by the 

 broad, shining, white ray petals, forming 

 a beautiful flo-ver. 25c and 50c each. 



NEFETA VABIEGATA (Variegated 

 Ground Ivy). — The foliage of this charm- 

 ing novelty is a bright green marked with 

 pure white. Has a refreshing fragrance 

 similar to mint. 10c each; large plants. 

 25c each. 



PAMPAS GBASS (Gynerium). — Very or- 

 namental grass, beautiful plumes. 25c to 

 50c each. 



PANDANUS UTILUS.— Another of the 

 grand decorative plants. Its dark bronzy 

 green foliage, gracefully arranged, renders 

 it most attractive. Suitable tor center of 

 vases and baskets, or as a single specimen. 

 25c, 50c, $1.00 and $2.00 each. 



PANDANUS SANDEBI. — The inner 

 leaves are of a deep yellow, outer leaves 

 light green, making a beautiful contrast. 

 Prices, 25c, 50c and $1.00 each. 



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