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ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 



ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 



(NORFOLK ISLAND PINE.) 



Sometimes called the " Christinas 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, 20 to 24 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, 3-inch pots, 

 1.5c. 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 

 Iron Plant." It has long, broadly lanceolate leaves gracefully 

 disposed. 



A. Lurida. Plain green leaves, 15 to 18 leaves per plant, $1.00 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. White 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. 

 Red Erfordia. A beautiful variety for pot plants. It makes a 



compact symmetrical bush and is fairly loaded with glossy 



blood-red flowers. 

 Saundersonii. Bright waxy-red. Very free flowering. 

 Thurstonii. Flowers rosy-white, foliage bronzy-green, reverse 



purplish-red. A grand variety in every waj'. 

 Vernon. Brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers produced abundantly: 



dark green glossy foliage. 

 Zulu King. In the sun the foliage turns blood red when 



planted outdoors. Flowers deep crimson red. 



Price, plants for winter blooming, from 3-inch pots, 10c. each; 

 set of 15 Begonias for $1.25. 

 Begonia Rex. Valuable for the grand and varied markings of 



the leaves. Price, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. . 



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 un- 

 less the shipment is a large one express is cheaper, quicker and safer. SmalV 

 lots of Geraniums, Fuchsias, Small Palms, Begonias, Ferns, Violets, Perennials, 

 Heliotropes and Primulas may be sent free by mail, if desired. We guaran- 

 tee the safe arrival of all plants sent by express. If in good condition 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 about 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. 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. (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 pants, 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. 



Azalea Mollis. Fine plants, full of buds, can be supplied in distinct colors. Very attractive in 

 the shrubbery. Price, 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. (Azalearustica-fl.pl.) A new race of Azaleas. Strong plants, 12 to 15 inches_ 

 across. Price, pot-grown plants, $1.00 each, $9.00 per dozen. Ready about November 1st' 



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