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NEW FERN NEPHROLEPIS JACKS0N1 



Introduced hy The Dingee & Canard Co. 



This grand new variety ranks with the Boston Fern in many 

 respects, and it is a radical "improvement over Cordata Compuct.a. It 

 is the strongest growing variety we know of. one plant producing 

 more fronds tbau three or four'plants of ordinary varieties, which 

 fact makes it of the utmost value for the ama'eur" Our illustration 

 gives an idea of the splendid effect in 4-inch pots. The fronds, while 

 erect, are exceedingly graceful, and their substance is of the very best 

 and not easny affected by changes of temperature. Strong plants 

 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts. Handsome plants from 4— inch 

 pots, 40 cts. each; 2 for 75 cts., postpaid. Extra large 

 plants from 7-inch pots, $1.00 each, by Express. 



POGOSTEMON PATCHOULI 



The true French perfume plant. Offered in America only by us. 

 Very rare and much sought-after. Easily grown as a Coleus. "Has 

 tine, large, deep green foliage, which when taken from the plant and 

 dried emits the most delicious fragrance. A single leaf placed in an 

 envelope or px-ketbook throws out an exquisite fragrance found 

 only in the finest French perfume. Scat ered through one's linen 

 gives it a most delightful and refreshing odor. In India this plant is 

 extremely popular and is used for making the ceebrated E-tst India 

 perfume. Strong plants, 545 cts. each; 4- for 60 cts. ; 5 for SI. 



NORFOLK ISLAND PINE 



ARAUCARIA £XCELSA 



A superb decora'ive p'ant of the highest class. It resembles a 

 miniature evergreen of perfect symmetry and graceful proportions. 

 It is admirably adapted to house "culture. The dark green branches 

 are arranged "in perfect whorls, presenting a unique and graceful 

 anpearance. It is a strong, compact grower, easy to m^na^e and 

 quickly makes a plant of splendid dimensions. Stroixg plant, 5 to 

 10 inches high, from 5-inch, pots, 75 ct«. each, postpaid. 

 Large plants, 12 to 15 inches high, from 6-inch pots. £1.00 

 each, hy Express. 



SWAINSONIA ALBA (white) 



A beautiful ever-blooming plant, with pare white flowers produced in 

 eleerant sprays ; the individual fl jwers strongly resemble Sweet Peas. The 

 foliaee is exceedingly pretty, equally as desirabe as a Fern; of the easiest 

 culture, growing to perfection in any situation. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



SWAINSONIA SPLENDENS (gjjjK) 



.jtu;Buiutsua .-\iba, with the exception of flowers, which 

 ire deep shiny pink. Try a plant of each variety ; you will be greatly pleased 



Veryrareaud beautiful; sameas A 

 deep shiny pink. Tryaplantofeauu 

 with them. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts, 



ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 



Foliage surpa-ses a Maidenhair 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. 



NEW AGERATUM-PRINCESS PAULINE 



A. beautiful new variety of dwarf, compact habit : produces large clusters 

 f flowers of richest blue. Very distinct and beautiful. 15 cts. each; 3for 

 25 cts. ; 4 for 50 cts. ; 9 for Si. 



THK BOSTON FERN 



NORFOLK ISLAND PINE 



THE BOSTON FERN 



For hanging baskets or single specimens in 

 pots or ba>keis. it is superb. We know of no 

 other plant that withstands ill-treatment bet- 

 ter, or thrives so splendidly under good care. 



|ual y well in sun or shade • 

 in Summer, and presents an imposing appear- 

 ance indoors during Winter. It is grown by 

 the thousands for market in all the la % _ 

 and is steadily increasing in popularity. It 

 formsanimmensenumberofgraceru di 

 firouda varying in length from 2 to 5 feet, which 

 ar<-h over like plumes in every directi 

 which are always of a fresh .health) and beau- 

 tiful green color. These fronds keep in perfect 

 condition for years. Strang plants, 15 cts. 

 each; -1 for 50 cts., postpaid; larger 

 i plants,! rom 4-inch pots 40 cts. each, post- 

 paid ; splendid specimens, from 6-incb 

 pots, Si each, by Express. 



