I^antem ptant 



pbTsaUs fraiKbetC," or 

 0iant Winter Cherry. 



'See CotORED-PtATE Illustration 



ON PRECEDING PAGE. 



WITHOUT doubt this is decidedly the most 

 attractive and valuable hardy orna- 

 mental plant introduced in many years. 

 It is a novelty of sterling merit, intro- 

 duced from Japan by the well-known 

 English horticulturist, Mr James H. Veitch, a fact 

 alone which is sufficient guarantee of its excel- 

 lence. It is a gigantic species of the showy Win- 

 ter Cherry, and is of the easiest possible culture. 

 It is of sturdy, upright habit, and grows about one 

 and one-half feet high ; is perfectly hardy, and will 

 stand outdoors over Winter, but its beauty may be 

 more appreciated by growing in pots or boxes out- 

 doors. In the Spring it can be planted in the open 

 ground. It blooms early and produces the first 

 season a large number of balloon-like husks 3 to 3| 

 inches across. The husks first appear light green, 

 then gradually change to bright yellow and finally 

 to orange scarlet. At this period of growth they 

 strongly resemble miniature Chinese Lanterns 

 when lighted— hence the name. The effect of the 

 ripened husks among the bright green foliage is 

 singularly striking. In the hus^ or lanterns a 



fruit is borne, much like a Winter Cherry or Hnsk 

 Tomato, except that the color is a deep ruby -red. 

 and is in every way superior to the Winter Cherry, 

 either for cookings preserving or eating raw. The 

 branches covered with husks are used with splen- 

 did eft'ect as parlor ornaments, and for Christmas 

 tree decorations, retaining their life-like appear- 

 ance for nearly a year. They make an unusually 

 elegant appearance when arrayed in tall vases to- 

 gether with dried grasses. For all ornamental 

 purposes this is an exceedingly valuable novelty 

 and will give the best of satisfaction ; as a Win- 

 ter-blooming pot plant of great beauty it will be 

 hard to find Its equal. It has received a first- 

 class certificate from the Royal Horticultural So- 

 ciety of England, also an award of merit. The lead- 

 ing English horticultural journals speak of it in most 

 glowing terms. It is an elegant hardy ornamental 

 plant, of more than ordinary worth, and should 

 become immensely popular. To get the best effect, 

 place several plants in a large pot, box or vase. 

 Our color-plate illustration on preceding page 

 gives an idea of its striking beauty. 



WE OFFER FINE. IJtR<SE PLANTS FROM THREE-INCH POTS. 



price: ts CENTS each; 2 for 2s cents; 5 for so cents. 

 Si.oo per dozen, postpaid by mail. 



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