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CLERODENDRON 



Balfouri. A beautiful greenhouse climber, and admirably suited for 

 house culture, flowering most profusely with bright scarlet flowers, en- 

 veloped in creamy-white calyx. Strong plants, 25 cts. each; extra large 

 plants, in 5-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 



Falax. Of shrubby habit of growth, with very bright scarlet flowers 

 in terminal panicles during August and September. 50 cts. each. 



CYPERUS (Umbrella Plant) 



Alternifolius. An excellent plant for the house. Will thrive in any good 

 soil, and always presents a green and attractive appearance. It may be 

 grown as a sub-aquatic, and in any case should never lack a liberal supply 

 of water. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



DECORATIVE DRACAENAS 



Fragrans. An excellent house plant, with broad dark green foliage, grows 

 under the most adverse conditions. 3-inch pot plants, 35 cts. each; 

 4-inch pots, 60 cts. each; S-inch pots, $1.00 each. 



Godseffiana. Entirely different from all other Dracaenas; of free-branch- 

 ing habit, forming compact, graceful specimens. Its foliage is of strong, 

 leathery texture; rich, dark green color densely marked with spots of 

 creamy white. 3-inch pots, 35 cts. each; 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each. 



Indivisa. This variety is used very extensively as a centre plant for vases, 

 porch and window boxes, etc. It stands full exposure to the sun, and its 

 long, narrow, graceful foliage contrasts beautifully with other plants. 

 25 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00 each. 



Massangeana. A beautiful variegated form of Fragrans with broad, 

 green foliage, with a broad, golden-yellow band through the centre of 

 each leaf. 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each. 



Mrs. Ed. Andre. One of the finest high colored new varieties yet intro- 

 duced, with heavy bronzy foliage developing to an intense brilliant rosy 

 crimson. 3-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 



Sanderiana. A distinct and pretty variety with glaucous green foliage 

 edged with a broad border of creamy white. 3-inch pots, 35 cts. each. 



Croton 



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BOUGAINVILLEA 



Introduced through the Bureau of Plant Industry of the Department 



The flowers are like all other Bougainvilleas, perhaps a trifle larger, but 

 in coloring none compare with it in richness and brilliancy. On first 

 opening a brilliant crimson-lake, retaining this color for three or four weeks, 

 after which they gradually pass to a crimson-carmine. 



In Southern California and Florida, the Bougainvilleas make gorgeous 

 climbers for outdoor planting, while in the north they are useful subjects 

 as pot plants for the conservatory or greenhouse. 3-inch pot plants, 50 cts. 

 each; 4-inch pot plants, f 1.00 each. 



CROTONS 



Nothing can excel the beauty and richness of coloring that is found in this class 

 of plants. They are beautiful as pot plants for the conservatory, making handsome 

 specimens for decorative and exhibition purposes. In the latitude of Philadelphia 

 and southward they are wonderfully effective for summer bedding, presenting a 

 glorious medley of rich variegated colors not found in any other class of plants. 



We offer a choice assortment embracing the best standard varieties as well as th 

 most desirable recent introductions. 



Plants in 3-inch pots, $1.00 each; Collection of 12 varieties, $10,00. 

 Plants in 4-inch pots, $1.50 each; Collection of 12 varieties, $15.00. 

 Large plants, $2.00, $2.50 and $5.00 each according to size and variety. 



Dracaena 



NOTE — All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post, add 10 per cent^ 

 to value of order to points east Qf the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent< to points west of the MUsissippi River. 



