GARDEN MANUAL FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 
inches, $2.00; 18 inches, $3.50; 24 inches, 
$5.00. Excelsa Glauca, 12 inches, $2.00; 18 
inches, $3.50; 24 inches, $5.00. 
AZALEA INDICA.—Chinese Azalea. — 
Our stock of these useful plants is excep- 
tionally fine, every plant being a perfect 
specimen. 
We offer a grand list of standard varie- 
ties embracing all shades of white, pink, 
erimson and rose colored, as well as varie- 
gated pink and white, and rose and white. 
No plant yet introduced gives better sat- 
isfaction for Winter and early Spring 
flowering in the house. Name the color or 
shade desired and we will not fail to please 
you. Price, well budded, 10-inch crowns, 
Seg 5 P2-Inclt crowns, $2.00; 14-inch 
crowns, $2.50; 16-inch crowns, $3.00. 
Begonia Rex. 
BEGONIA REX.—Theses handsome foli- 
age plants far outshow all others, their 
lustrous tints, making irregular blotches 
and shades of color combination, classes 
them amongst the very finest of plants. 
They delight in a warm shady place; when 
watering avoid wetting the leaves; a rich 
sandy soil is their delight. Try them and 
see their comforting variations of color. 
Price, 15c. and 25c. each; extra specimens, 
50c. and 75c. each. 
FLOWERING BEGONIA.—The Begonia 
is to-day the most popular house plant, 
and deservedly so, for there is nothing 
that gives such a magnificent display. of 
bloom all through the year, or grows as 
well as in the average dwelling house. 
President Carnot.— A strong growing 
variety, of stiff, upright habit; foliage 
large, somewhat in style with B. Rubra, 
but more than twice as large; upper side 
deep green, _under-side’ purplish red; 
flowers beautiful coral in large pendant 
panicles. 
Rubra.—This Begonia is still a_ great 
favorite. The flowers are rich coral red, 
hanging in large pendant clusters; these 
combined with the rich green foliage, make 
it one of the best plants for the house. 
M. de Lesseps.—A very showy grower, 
large darkened leaves, with silvery spots; 
it blooms in clusters, flowers white. 
Pairy.—A nice glossy leaf of medium 
growth, a profuse bloomer producing a 
mass of white flowers. 
Thurstonii.— This Begonia is admired 
above many, having large glossy dark red 
leaves and blooms very freely, bearing 
light pink flowers. 
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Sanguinea.—One of the hardiest; pink 
flowers produced in great abundance. 
Argentea Guttata.—A handsome foliage 
variety, purple bronze leaves, oblong in 
shape, with silvery marking, with white 
flowers. An excelient pot plant. 
Alka Picta.—Leaves glossy green, thickly 
spotted with silvery white; flower white. 
Gracillus Luminosa (New).—Always in 
bloom, very showy and robust, the flowers 
when first open are a bright cherry red 
changing to a clear coral red. 
Price, 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen; larger 
plants 25c. each. 
NEW LORRAINE BEGONIA.—Glory of 
Cincinnati.—A variety which can be grown 
with greater ease than the old type; the 
flowers are larger and it retains its flow- 
ers longer. Price, 50c. to $1.00 and $2.00. 
BEGONIAS FOR BEDDING.—The well 
known varieties Vernon red and Erfordii 
pink, well adapted for planting out in the 
garden in slightly shaded places. Price, 
10c. each; $1.00 per dozen. 
BANANA PLANTS.—Tall, 50c. and $1.00 
each, This variety is very easily Kept 
over winter in a warm cellar; cut off all 
the leaves and keep. dry. For tropical 
effect this variety is superb. 
BOUGAINVILLEA GLABRA SANDERI- 
ANA.—Chinese Paper Plant.—A_ beautiful 
free flowering plant, strong growing and 
beginning to bloom when quite small. 
Flowers produced in bracts of a brilliant 
crimson rose color with yellow stamens. 
Destined to become very popular and yet 
quite new in the South. Very adaptable 
for green-house, conservatory or . garden. 
Price, strong plants, 25c. and 50c. each. 
Specimens, $1.00 and $2.00 each. 
Chrysanthemums. 
We grow only the best varieties and 
take great pride and care in their cultiva- 
tion, always adding the best of the new 
introductions as soon as proved worthy. 
We are prepared to supply the popular 
early varieties generally used for All 
We strongly advise ‘shipping by Express whenever practicable; this will enable us to 
send much stronger plants and guarantee safer delivery. 
If ordered by mail 
add 25 per cent. of the value of plants to cover postage, as plants, 
shrubbery and seeds take a flat rate of 8c. per pound. 
