PLANT BEPARTnENT. 



Our stock of decorative plants, such as Palms, Ferns, Pandanus, Ficus, Araucaria, etc., etc., is now very complete in 

 a full line of sizes, from small seedlings for growing on, to specimens of the most useful decorative sizes. The plants 

 are all in a clean, healthy, vigorous condition, thrifty and well-grown, and will compare favorably with stock distrib- 

 uted by us in previous seasons. 



Our Measurements of Plants wnere gi vell > as i n the case of Araucarias, Palms, etc., etc., means the height of 



the plant from the top of the pot to the top of the plant in its natural position. 

 We make this explanation of our way of measuring, as many growers contend that the proper measurement is from the 

 bottom of the pot to the tip of the longest leaf, and make their ofiers in that way. 



An Invitation. 



Whenever possible, we solicit a personal inspection of our stock. Our Nurseries at Riverton, 

 N. J., are within easy reach from either Philadelphia or New York and something of interest 

 will always be seen. A time card, with directions how to reach the Nurseries, will be mailed on application. 



ACALYPHA SANDERI. 



Acalypha Sanderi. 



Without a doubt the most sensational new plant intro- 

 duced for many years, and one of the most striking flower- 

 ing ornamental plants we have ever seen It is of strong 

 free growth with large dark green leaves, from each axil of 

 which, one to two feet long and nearly one inch thick, rope- 

 like spikes of velvety crimson flowers are gracefully sus- 

 pended, as shown in our illustration, which conveys but a 

 faint idea of the habit and distinct warm coloring of this 

 splendid acquisition. 



The plant is in flower the year round and is as easily 

 grown as a Coleus, simply requiring a warm temperature to 

 develop its full beauty. 2\ inch pots, 35 cts. each ; $3.50 

 per dozen ; $25.00 per 100. 



Acacia Armata. 



A pretty spring flowering variety which produces its 

 flowers in globular heads from the axils of the foliage in 

 such a manner as to completely envelope the plant in a 

 pleasing light yellow ; an excellent plant for Easter forc- 

 ing, succeeding under the same culture as the Azaleas. A 

 nice lot of bushy plants. 12 to 15 inches high; 5 inch 

 pots, 50 cents each ; $5.00 per doz. 



Aralia ChaubTieri. 



A pretty decorative plant with finely divided bronzy 

 green foliage ; makes a fine exhibition plant. Strong 6 

 inch pots, $1.00 each. 



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Ageratum Princess Pauline. 



Ageratnm Princess Pauline. 



A most distinct and novel variety of dwarf compact 

 habit, rarely exceeding five inches in height, its peculiarity 

 being that both colors, blue and white, are combined in the 

 same flower ; the body of the flower being white, while the 

 stamens are of a light sky blue, giving the flower a pretty, 

 variegated appearance ; one of the most distinct new bed- 

 ding plants, and a most desirable plant for the retail trade. 

 75 cts. per dozen; $5.00 per 100. 



Agapanthus Umbellatns Mooreanus. 



This compact growing variety of the "African Blue 

 Lily," though introduced in 1879, has been but little 

 disseminated, not because its value was not known, but on 

 account of scarcity. We have now succeeded in working 

 up a large stock which enables us to offer it at a popular 

 price. It is of dwarfer, more compact habit than the type 

 and much freer flowering, even the smallest plants throw- 

 ing up strong flower spikes, with large umbels of 30 to 50 

 beautiful dark blue flowers. The plant is almost hardy 

 and requires but little protection, and will thrive under 

 almost any conditions. 20 cents each ; $2.00 per dozen ; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



Alocasia Sanderiana. 



The most beautiful and striking of the genus. The leaf 

 is arrow-shaped with deeply toothed margin, which, like the 

 veins and mid-ribs, are creamy- white, while the body of the 

 leaf is deep glossy green with metallic-blue reflection. 

 Z\ inch pots, $1.50 each. 



