GARDEN MANUAL FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 
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The finest of all the 
Does best in a 
A. Croweanum.—A good and 
variety. 50c. up. 
A. Farleyense. 
Maiden Hairs. 50c. up. 
greenhouse. 
Climbing Fern (Lygodium Scandens).— 
Of rapid growth, very graceful. 
Holly Fern (Cyrtomium Falcatum).— 
Strong, robust growth, easy to manage. 
25c. and 50c. each. 
Elegantissima.—i0c. up. 
HARDY FERNS for house culture or 
making up fern dishes, a good collection. 
15¢c. each; $1.50 per dozen. 
RESURRECTION PLANT.—Selagineila. 
Two varieties from Mexico. Very peculiar; 
when dry it can be laid away for several 
months, but at any time when placed in a 
dish of water, it will revive, open out and 
look like a beautiful fern. If planted ina 
moist, shady place, it will grow nicely. 
25¢c. each. 
SELAGINELLA KRBAUSSIANA.—A fine 
ereeping sort, admirable for covering soil 
in tubs, for baskets or rockwork. 165c. to 
25c. 
SELAGINELLA UNCINATA.— Rainbow 
Moss.—A creeping species, the fronds 
showing peacock blue, bronze tints. Fine 
for edging or baskets. 15c. to 25c. 
SELAGINELLA EMILLIANA.—A new 
upright growing moss with numerous 
feathery stems branching from the base, 
forming a dense tuft. 15c. and 25c. 
HANGING BASEETS.—Our baskets are 
well established, and will greatly enhance 
the beauty of your residence. They are 
filled with Asparagus and Boston Ferns, 
but we can make them of assorted plants 
and ferns as desired. 8 inch, 1.00; 10 inch, 
$1.50; 12 inch, $2.00 to $3.00 each. 
CLIMBERS. 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII (Boston or 
beautiful climber; it is entirely hardy, and 
can adapt itself to any locality or expos- 
ure; elings fast to stone, brick or wooden 
walls, and is extensively used on resi- 
dences, churches, factories, etc., where in 
summer it covers all with a perfect mat of 
dark green leathery foliage, which changes 
as autumn approaches to brilliant crim- 
son; the foliage serves as a great protec- 
tion to buildings, the leaves lapping over 
like tiles on a roof, preventing. effectually 
the rain from penetrating the walls. 
Strong field grown «plants; -25c.~ and, Séc. 
each. ° 
ANTIGONON LEPTOPUS.—(The Moun- 
tain Beauty or Rosa Montana).—A hand- 
some climber of..Mexican. origin...._It is 
quite hardy where strong roots are deeply 
planted. Flowers of a bright rose color, 
borne in graceful racemes or clusters, with 
tendrils at the end of the racemes. Out- 
side of flower rose color; centre of a much 
deeper tint. To insure early flowering 
procure strong plants, then plant deeply 
in good, well-drained soil. 15c. he 
blooming size, 25c.;and. 50c. 
ARISTOLOCHIA ELEGANS.—A variety 
of the well-known “Dutchman’s Pipe,” of 
vigorous growth and quite hardy in our 
climate... Strong  ~plants, 25c.and-50c...each. 
BIGNONIA (Trumpet Creeper).—One of 
our- handsomest hardy perennials, bearing 
large clusters of orange red flowers freely 
during summer, and. always attracting 
numbers of humming birds. Mostly grown 
on trees or walls, though it can be cut 
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back and restrained. Usual height, ten to 
thirty feet. Prices, 
; 35¢., '50e.,° °° 75¢e.- and 
1.00. 
BIGNONIA TWEEDIANA.—A very well- 
known vine producing yellow flowers; will 
make a good specimen plant in’a large pot. 
Try it. 25c: and 50c. each. 
BIGNONIA LAURIFOLIA.— Evergreen 
glossy foliage, lavender flowers; finest vine 
for the veranda, not subject to insect 
pests. 25c., 50c. and 75c. 
FINE HABDY CLEMATIS.—Those who 
have seen the magnificent masses of ex- 
quisite flowers produced by Jackmanii and 
other choice varieties of English Clematis, 
do not need to be told that these Clematis 
are undoubtedly the most beautiful of all 
flowering vines. The flowers are grandly 
beautiful and of very large _ size, often 
measuring from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, 
and are borne in gorgeous wreaths and 
elusters of bloom that hang in graceful 
festoons from the vine during July and 
August. We offer strong 3 year old plants 
of their own roots. Superior to grafted 
plants. 
Jackmanii.—Rubra red flowering. 
JackEmanii.—Purple, immense flowers. 
Henryii.—Immense pure white flowers. 
The Gem.—Deep lavender, very striking. 
$1.00 each. 
Paniculata.—One of the most beautiful 
of our hardy flowering vines. The flowers 
are pure white, and are borne in great 
panicles or clusters of the bloom, fairly 
covering the plants so that it is a mass or 
sheet of fleecy white. Strong field-grown 
' plants, flowering size, 50c. and 75c. each; 
young plants, 25c. each. 
- ‘IPOMEA PANDUBATA.— Flower rose 
pink, deepening to purple in the _ throat; 
will grow anywhere. The plant is beauti- 
ful when in flower. 25c. and 50c. each. 
IPOMEBA MAXIMA (Moonflower).— 
Flowering evening glory, a great grower 
of wonderfully immense white flowers 
measuring 5 to 6 inches in diameter. 
Price, 15c. and 25c. each. 
IPOMEA LAERI (The Blue Moonflower). 
This distinct and charming novelty is 
valuable on account of being in beau- 
tiful and striking contrast with the true 
White Moonflower (described above); habit 
of growth and flowering the same. The 
color is exquisite clear satiny blue, with 
well-defined crimson bars; very distinct. 
We recommend planting the Blue Moon- 
flower -with the White one (Ipomea Max- 
ima). as the effect will be novel spring and 
summer; leaves beautifully ‘marked and 
variegated. 15c. and 25c. each. 
IVY (Hardy English).—An. evergreen 
vine suitable for covering unsightly — ob- 
jects; 25e. and 50c. each. 
-Aurea KEeti- 
LONICERA (Honeysuckle; 
culata).— Golden. netted; .a - remarkable 
variety; leaves bright green, -beautifully 
netted all over with golden veins, leaves 
to. bright crimson..in 
35c. to 50e; 
and stems, changing 
the autumn; a beautiful plant. 
each. 
Belgica.—Pink flowers; very sweet, pro- 
fuse, and an.almost +» perpetual -bloomer. 
Gan also be trained as a bush. Small 
plants ready in March... Strong plants, 35c, 
and .50c. each. 
_Chinese Sweet Scented Honey-Suckle,— 
fine variety of vigorous growth, white and. 
yellow flowers; a very fragrant and _= con- 
stant bloomer. .25c. and. 50c. each. 
MADEIRA VINE.—A half hardy, well 
adaptable climber in our Southérn garden, 
wonderfully prolific in blooming qualities, 
We strongly advise shipping by ‘Express whenever practicable; this will ‘enable us is to 
send much stronger.plants and guarantee safer delivery. If ordered by mail 
add 25 per cent. ofthe value $e 
shrubbery and seeds ta 
plants, to cover, postage, as plants, 
a flat rate of 8c. per pound. 
