THE CHOICEST HOUSE PLANTS 



linsonia Alba. 



Dwarf Calla, Little Gem. 



Caladmm Esculentum. 



Afiparagus Sprengen. 



Agapanthus Umbellatus. 



HedycMum Coronanum. 



Swainsonia Alba, White* 



A beautiful new ever- blooming plant for 

 house culture, with pure wiiite flowers, pro- 

 duced in elegant sprays; the individual 

 flowers strongly resemble a Sweet Pea. The 

 foliage, too, is exceedingly pretty, equally 

 as desirable as a Fern ; of the easiest cul- 

 ture, growing to perfection in almost any 

 situation ; rarely ever out of bloom ; one of 

 the most desirable Winter-blooming plants; 

 very popular. {See cut.) 15c. each ; 4 for 50c. 



Swainsonia Splendens, Pink, 



Very rare and beautiful ; same as Alba, 

 with the exception of flowers, which are 

 deep shiny pink. Try a plant of each va- 

 riety ; you will be greatly pleased with 

 them. 20 cts. each ; 8 for 50 cts. 



Asparagus Sprengeri, 



Perhaps the best new plant introduced 

 within ten years; has won the highest 

 praise. A magnificent plant for pot or hang- 

 ing basket ; makes sprays 4 to 5 feet long, 

 remaining perfect for weeks after cutting. 

 Grows freely the year round ; will please 

 you. {See cut.) 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



Dwarf Calla, Little Gem. 



Known every where ; seldom grows over 

 10 inches high, yet produces a great number 

 of pure white flowers of good size. We 

 offer pot plants of the true stock. (See cut.) 

 20 cts, each ; 8 for 50 cts. 



Caladium Esculentum, Elephant Ears. 



A majestic ornamental plant, suitable for 

 indoor culture in pots or tubs ; leaves of 

 immense size. A plant of this will change 

 the aspect of an em ire room ; likes warmth 

 and moisture. {See cut.) 15c. each ; 4 for 50c. 



New Cuphea Tricolor, 



Blooms the year around ; bright colored, 

 curiously shaped flowers ; thrifty grower 

 and a constant bloomer ; fine for pots or 

 basket culture. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



Asparagus Plumosus, Lace Fern. 



Foliage surpasses a Maiden Hair Fern ; in 

 grace and finish resembles the finest lace. 

 Elegant for cutting ; one of the best plants 

 in our collection. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



The Yellow Jessamine. 



Famous for its beautiful golden yellow, 

 exquisitely sweet-scented flowers, borne in 

 sprays of 30 to 40 flowers. Will grow any- 

 where ; include a plant with your order. 

 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



New Compact Torenia. 



Forms a compact, upright little bush, 

 which is constantly covered with a mass of 

 bloom— in fact, it is hardly ever without 

 flowers ; color lavender blue, spotted with 

 purple, yellow throat; easily grown; fine 

 for pot culture. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



Hedychium Coronarium, Myrosma 

 Cannaefolia. 



Sold last year as the White Canna for $2.00 

 per plant ; pure white flowers, with fra- 

 grance as sweet as that of Orange Blossom. 

 A grand pot plant. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50c. 



Agapanthus Umbellatus, African Lily 



Imagine a clump of evergreen foliage 

 spreading 3 to 4 feet, and surmounted by 

 innumerable spikes of large, bright blue, 

 Lily-like flowers ! It is indeed a grand sight. 

 Of the easiest culture ; likes plenty of sun- 

 shine and water. {See cut.) Extra strong 

 plants, cut back, 35 cts. each ; 3 for $1.00. 



Begonia Hybrid Multiflora. 



Lovely variety, producing a profusion of 

 rosy pink flowers. Very satisfactory. 15 cts. 

 each ; 4 for 50c. 



Begonia Metallica. 



Distinct and rare ; good grower and free 

 bloomer ; flowers white ; foliage a lustrous 

 metallic or bronze color. Very odd and 

 desirable. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



Oleander Roseum Splendens. 



The old-fashioned, sweet-scented Olean- 

 der ; produces an abundance of double, 

 pink flowers, borne in large heads ; deli- 

 ciously fragrant ; splendid for indoor cul- 

 ture. Strong plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50c, 



Cycas Revoluta. 



The best known of all the Cycas, and 

 probably the grandest and most majestic 

 decorative plant in the world. The leaves, 

 which are like elegant Fern-fronds, are re- 

 markable for their wonderful beauty ; the 

 leaves are used extensively for decorative 

 purposes and usually sell for $2.00 each; 

 lives to a great age ; easily grown ; water 

 sparingly. Good plants commonly sell for 

 from $5.00 to $50.00 each, which, of course, 

 keeps it out of the hands of flower lovers in 

 general. We offer a limited number of 

 fine pot-grown plants at 50 cts. each, post- 

 paid by mail. 



Pandanus Utilis, Screw Pine. 



One of the most useful and decorative 

 plants that can be grown. It is entirely dis- 

 tinct and extremely beautiful; the long, 

 narrow leaves are notched like a saw with 

 bright red, while the body of the leaf is 

 green ; they droop gracefully, forming a 

 most striking plant ; will please everybody. 

 Fine, large plants, 80 cts. each ; 2 for 50 cts. 



Gardenia Florida, Cape Jessamine. 



Well known and popular ; blooms pure 

 white, large, delightfullv fragrant. Splen- 

 did for pot culture. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50c. 



Olea Fragrans. 



This is the Tea or Sweet Olive, one of the 

 sweetest of flowers ; flowers are white, borne 

 in clusters and emit the most pleasing fra- 

 grance. It is a true ever-blooming plant, 

 and it is well said that its flowers " have 

 more sweetness than the most fragrant 

 Lily." Splendid for indoor culture, 20 

 cts." each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



Russellia Juncea. 



A magnificent plant for vase or basket 

 culture. Grassy-like foliage, with long, 

 slender, soft, scarlet red flowers, the shape 

 of the Manettia Vine blooms ; produced in 

 wonderful profusion. 20c. each ; 3 for 50c. 



