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is a more free and abundant bloomer than 

 any other; for the florists and all decora- 

 tive purposes it will be invaluable. The 

 flowers are all the purest white, of very 

 flne texture, and continue to flower for a 

 g:reat length of time; quite hardy in open 

 g-round. 



Snowball — New Hardy Hydrangfea (Ar- 

 borescens alba grandiflora). — This magnifi- 

 cent hardy American shrub is the very 

 finest addition to this class of plants 

 found in many a year. The blossoms are 

 of the very largest size, of pure snow- 

 white color. It comes into bloom just 

 after the passing of the early Spring 

 flowering shrubs, and is perfectly hardy. 



Prices of all the above varieties, 25c., 

 50c. and $1.00 each. 



HIBISCUS SINENSIS. — This plant 

 rivals the geranium in popularity. A very 

 good way to make them bloom freely and 

 facilitate the lifting in Fall is to trans- 

 plant each year into a pot two or three 

 sizes larger than the one it has grown in, 

 then plunge the pot altogether into the 

 ground, the soil to cover over the surface 

 two inches. Then in the Fall the plant can 

 be lifted without injury, and being trans- 

 planted again, and kept in a shady, cool 

 place until fully recovered, it will, in a 

 warm sunny window, in a warm room, 

 bloom constantly. We can supply them in 

 either colors of crimson, red, pink, yellow 

 and salmon. Price, 15c. to 25c. each; large 

 plants, 50c. to $1.00 each. 



WATEB HYACINTHS. — Easily grown, 

 floats on water by means of curious in- 

 flated leaves; a mass of feathery 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. 



IZOBA COCCINEA.— Bright red in very 

 large corycombs, very showy tender flower- 

 ing plant. 25c. and 50c. each. 



JASMINS. 



Jasmlniun Grandiflorum 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 through the Sum- 

 mer. We know of no pot plant more 

 desirable than this; the fragrance of the 

 flower is delicious, sweet and elegant. 

 Price, 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 (Nififbt Bloominsr 

 Jasmine). — Free blooming shrub, very fra- 

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



Cestrum Diurnum (Day Bloomingr 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. 



IiANTANAS (Weepingr.) — 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. 



IiANTANAS. — A good collection, includ- 

 ing yellow, piok, orange and white; 10c. 

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

 each; $2.50 per dozen. 



IiYGODIUM SCANDENS (The Climbingr 

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

 rapid growth and very pretty. 15c, to 50c. 

 each. 



MOSCHASMA BIFABIUM (The Musk 

 Flant). — The leaves emit a delightful odor, 

 and the flowers are produced in winter if 

 kept warm. 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. each. 



MVOSOTIS OR FORGET-ME-NOT.— 

 Blue; an old favorite, always in bloom. 

 10c. each. Strong clumps, 25c. each. 



NEFETA VARIEGATA (Variegfated 

 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. 



OIiEANDERS. — Nothing nicer for porch 

 or lawn decoration. Give good rich soil 

 and plenty of moisture during growing 

 season. White, pink, red, rose and varie- 

 gated; 25c., 50c. and $1.00 each. 



Fandanus Veitchi. 



FANDANUS VEITCHI (Varieg-ated 

 Screw Fine). — The aristocrat of fancy- 

 leaved decorative plants. We have them 

 in sizes ranging from 6 inches to 4 feet. 

 Strong, healthy, highly colored, and well 

 grown. Their adaptability to ordinary 

 house culture has won for them great 

 favor. Foliage a beautiful green, varie- 

 gated and striped white. Prices range 

 from 25c., 50c., $1.00 to $3.00 each. 



We strong-ly advise shipping" by Express whenever practicable; this will enable us to 



send much stronger plants and g-uarantee safer delivery. If ordered by 



mail add 20 per cent, of the value of plants to cover postagre. 



