PLANT DEPARTMENT. 



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MUSA ENSETE. 



The noblest of all plants is the great Abyssinian Banana. The fruit of this variety is not edible, but the leaves are 

 magnificent, long, broad and massive, of a beautiful green, with a broad crimson midrib; the plant grows luxuriantly 

 from 8 to 12 feet high. During the hot summer, when planted out, it grows rapidly, and attains gigantic proportions, 

 producing a tropical effect on the lawn, terrace, or flower garden. It can be stored in a light cellar or cool greenhouse 

 during the winter, with a covering of soil, or planted in a tub, watered sparingly. 



Plants 8 in., 50 cts. ; 1 ft., $1.00 ; 2 to 3 ft., $2.50 ; 5 ft. $5.00 each. 



MADEIRA, MIGNONETTE, OR 

 MEXICAN VINE. 



Of rapid growth, suitable for covering arbors, etc. 

 Flowers feathery white, with a fragrance resembling 

 Mignonette. 10 cts. each ; 75 cts. per doz. 



MONTBRETIA POTTSI. 



A beautiful bulbous plant resembling somewhat a minia- 

 ture Gladiolus. It throws up several flower spikes from 

 one bulb, bearing a spike from 6 to 10 inches long, and 

 numerous small side spikes, making it exceedingly florifer- 

 ous. Flowers of a bright orange 

 red, of most perfect form and grace. /, ^>-,oj. 

 One of the most desirable of all *%fc 

 bulbs. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ^~^V 



MYRSIPHYLLUM 



ASPARAGOIDES. 



(Smilax.) 



A climbing plant, unsurpassed 

 in the graceful beauty of its foliage ; 

 its peculiar wavy formation renders 

 it one of the most valuable plants 

 for bouquets, wreaths, festoons, and 

 decorations. It is extensively cul- 

 tivated by florists for this purpose, 

 and is a great favorite. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Smilax. 



OLEANDER. 



(Nerium.) 



Beautiful flowering plants of easy cultivation; they can 

 be safely wintered in a light cellar that can be kept free 

 from frost. The double varieties do not show their char- 

 acter until the plants become strong. 

 Album plenum. An introduction from the West Indies. 



Long, slender foliage ; fine double white flowers- 



40 cts. each. 

 Flavum duplex. Large, semi-double, yellow flowers; 



early and free flowering. 50 cts. each. 

 Madonna grandiflora. Fully as large as the double 



pink, and nearly as double; pure white; strong habit. 



30 cts. each. 

 Prof. Durand. White, duplex flowers; yellow throat. 



50 cts. each. 

 Splendens. Double pink. 25 cts. each. 

 Set of 5 varieties $1.50. 



OLEA FRAGRANS. 



A favorite greenhouse shrub, delightfully fragrant; the 

 scent is sufficient to perfume a large conservatory. 

 50 cts. to $1.00 each. 



OTHONNA CRASSIFOLIA. 



A desirable basket plant ; bright yellow flowers, pro- 

 duced in great profusion. 



15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Lexington, Va. 



Plants received in perfect order; thank you for sending so many extras." — Mrs. N. B. Blair. 



