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"I re<five<l the Rose plant autl thank .voii very much for it. Last year 1 had 

 a KBllamey Rose in bloom in my tiower room eontiniuillv, which I K«t from 

 you." — MRS. K. WKATHERS, Raleifrh, North Carolina. November 18. 191i>. 



I'reOYEAPSOF 

 ROSE CROWING 



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Miscellaneous Plants and Bulbs 



Otaheite Orange 



A dwarf reproUuction of the genuine fruit-bearing orange tree, tlie (lowers being 

 identical. It tiowers and fruits in pots and blooms continuously. Fragrance is 

 delicious. Fruits immediately after flowering. Fruit measures about tliree inciies 

 in diameter and is edible. Strong, young plants, 1.5c each; 4 for 50c; larger plants, 

 Soe each; 5 for $1.00; large two-? ear-old plants, 50c each, oostpaid. 



Asparagus Sprengeri 



For pots, vases, or hanging baskets The long, slender branches droop most 

 gracefully, clothed with feathery, emerald-green fronds. Strong plants, 15<' each; 

 4 for 50c; larger size, 20c, postpaid. 



.ASP.ARACrs PLl'JIOSrS — Foliage surpasses a Maidenhair Fern; in grace and 

 finish resembles the finest lace. Elegant for cutting; one of the best plants in 

 bur collection. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 



XEW WEEPING LANTANA — Beautiful for baskets, vases, pots or for outdoor 

 culture and porch bo.Nes. Produces its clear lilac-pink flowers by the liundreds 

 from early summer until severe frosts. Deliciously fragrant. Has a most grace- 

 ful habit of growth. 15c each; 4 for 50c; larger plants, 20c eacJi; 3 for 50c. 



GIANT PERSIAN CYCLAJIEN — A beautiful and decorative pot 

 plant. Flowers are pioduced in boundless profusion for several 

 months. Assorted colors, 30c each; 3 for 50c; 7 for $1.00. 



Maiden Hair Fern. 



M.AIDE'NH.AIR 1-"ERN (Adiantum cuneatum) — The best known 

 table Fern, with dainty, lacy fronds, unlike any other. 15c and 

 25c each, postpaid. 



ALTERN.ANTHER.\S — -Compact bedder. Two colors, red and yel- 

 low variegated. 10c each, any 6 for 50c; any 15 for .$1.00. 



CISSl'S DISCOLOR (Trailing Begonia) — The leaves are long, 

 heart-shaped, .and as hand.somely marbled and mottled as a Rex 

 Begonia. For hanging baskets. Strong plants, 1,5c each; 4 for 

 .5<)c; larger size, 20c each. 



S.\I.VI.V (Scarlet Sage) — Unequalled for dazzling show of fiery 

 scarlet tiowers until killed with frost. The great bedding plant. 

 10c each; $1.00 per dozen; $G.OO per 100, postpaid. 



STR.AWBERRY GITAVA — .A magnificent plant, blooms and fruits 

 continuously. It has thick, shining, evergreen, camellia-like 

 foliage, and pure white flowers of an agreeable odor. The fruit 

 is large, of beautiful claret color; the flavor is most delicious and 

 aromatic, resembling that of the strawberry. Strong, S-inch pot 

 fjlants, 20c ea«h; 3 for 50c; 7 for $1.00, postpaid. 



.IE.SS.\jnNE (Maid of Orleans) — Large, double, waxy white flo%v- 

 ers of great substance, produced freely throughout the summer. 

 15c each; 4 for 50c; 9 for $1,00; larger plants, 30c each. 

 Grand Duke of Tuscany — A magnificent everblooming plant, with 

 large, double, waxy, creamy white flowers of most delicious 

 fragrance; superf. 15c each; 4 for 50c; 9 for $1.00; larger plants, 

 20c each. 



Dingee Splendid Calla Lilies 



The Entire Set of 5, Ijirge Specimens of Each, <.5c. 



Spotted Calla — Leaves dark, rich green, dotted with white. Beauti- 

 ful white flowers, with black throat. 15c each; 3 for 25c; 9 

 foi< $1.00. 



Lily of the Nile — Grand white flowers. Strong plants, 15c each; 2 

 for 25c; 9 for $1.00. 



The True Black Calla (.\rnm Sanctum) — .\ native of the Holy T^and. 

 Inside of flower purplish black; outside green. 20c each. 



New Yellow Calla — A grand novelty. I.,arge yellow flowers, very 

 fragrant. 2,5c each. 



New Pink Calla Rhemanni — A rich deep shade of pink. 'MW each; 

 4 for $1.00. 



.A.M.\RYLLIS REGIXA — Lily-like flowers in clusters. Light scar- 

 let with lighter throat. 15c each; 3 for 40c. 



.\M.\RY'LLIS .JOHNSONTT^Velvety crimson flowers, each petal 

 striped wliite. 25c each; 5 for $1.00. 



BELLADONN.\ LILY' — Clusters of rosy-pink flowers. Extra large 

 bulbs, 20c each; 3 for 50c, 



.YG.YPANTHrs rSIBELL-ATl'S (The Blue .\friean Lily) — Bright 

 blue flowers in clusters. 25o each; 5 for $1.00. 



NKAV SCARLET MEXIC.4X LILY (.\maryllis Fomiosissinia) — 

 Dark scarlet flowers. 10c etwh ; 6 for 5«c; $1.00 per dozen. 



CALADIVM KSCrLE>"nTM (Elephant's Ijir)— .\ magnificent foli- 

 age plant, with immense leaves, often measuring 4 feet in length 

 by 2 feet in breadth. Vmc bulbs, 1.5c each; 4 for 5tK"; 10 for 

 $1.00; 'larger size, 2.5c each; 5 for $1.00. 



Zephyranthes 



(F.\rRY' LILIES) 



A very beautiful species of half-hardy bulbous plants. 

 Flowers are produced singly on slender scapes from 6 to 

 ,s inches high and from Hi to 2 inches in diameter. Blooms 

 all the time. Colors pink and white. For winter bloom- 

 ing, plant 6 bulbs in a i>-inih pot about one inch deep in 

 light soil. Place in a shady place for a short time, then 

 place in sunlight. Drain well and water frequently. 



For outdoor planting. :! inches deep and eight inches 

 apart. Cover well with litter In the fall for winter pro- 

 tection. 



Rosea — Pink. 8 ct-s. each. 80 cts. per dozen. 

 .\lba — White. 7 cts. each. 70 cts. per dozen; one-lialf 



dozen at same rate. |i<»tpaid. 



Baby Pink 



(ZEP11YK.VNTHES) 



Dwarf habit, producing an abundance of blooms con- 

 stantly. I'olor and cultural directions same as Zephyr- 

 anthes Rosea. Splendid for pot culture. Pri«'e. 7 ct*. e«wh; 

 70 cts. per dozen, postpaid. 



Zcpli) runt lies Baby I'luU, 



Special Offer F-28 



I Rosea. 2 .VIba. ami 2 

 Biiby Pink. posrjMUd. 



for .50 ceil I- 



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