Clematis, 



NOTICE— Orders for Clematis must reach me before April 10th; no orders filled after that date. 



Price of Clemalis, 14 cts. eack; 3 for 35 cts. Seven sorts, a.l different, for 80 cts. 

 There is no more ornamental class of plants than Clematis, and the rich show of bloom produced 

 by the best varieties is far too magnificent to be fairly portrayed by mere words. The flowers are of 

 large size measuring four to six and sometimes eight inches in diameter. The colors run from in- 

 tense velvety purple, through blue, lavender and white, and a crimson variety (Madame Edouard 

 Andre) has lately been added to the list. We presume every one of our custo r ers who see Clematis 

 plants in bloom tach summer promises to plant some in his own yard or garden at the next oppor- 

 tunity. They are especially adapted to open lawns or house fronts in the city or country. Perfectly 

 hardy, bearing beautiful and lasting flowers. The varieties we offer here are those best adapted to 

 our climate. 



Plant in a sunny spot in good garden soil, dug very deep, placing the crown of the roots %-inch 

 below the surface of the soil. We recommend the application of well-rotted manure in holes a few 

 Inches away from the plant in opposite directions. The feeding roots reach out to these holes, which 

 may be watered freely, with better success than when the manure is applied directly to the base of 

 the plant. 

 DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH— One of the best double whites, vigorous habit, very free of bloom and de- 



liciously fragrant. 

 HENRYI — A vigorous grower and a free bloomer, producing its large, pure white flowers constantly 

 during summer and early autumn. The best large-flowered variety producing pure white flowers. 

 JACKMANNI— The flowers are large, intensely rich velvety violet-purple and are produced in such 



masses as to form a cloud of bloom. Well known and very popular. 

 MADAME VARON-VEILLARD— Of recent introduction and quite like its parent, the popular Jack- 

 manni, in habit and make-up, except that its flowers are a lively, satiny, lavender pink; entirely dis- 

 tinct from any other variety and charming in effect. 

 MADAME EDOUARD ANDRE— Also of the Jackmanni type and is the nearest approach to a bright 

 red that has yet appeared. The flowers are very large, usually six petaled, of a distinct, pleasing 

 shade of carmine, and are produced in bewildering profusion. 

 PANICULATA— One of the most valuable of all hardy flowering vines. Of exceedingly rapid growth, 

 soon reaching a height of fifteen to twenty feet and spreading out in all directions. Small, pure- 

 white flowers, borne in great masses of panicles or clusters on long stems, so profuse as to fairly 

 cover the plant with a sheet of fleecy white. Its blooming period is in August and September, 

 when most other vines have ceased, and it is then a sight to behold. Not its least charm is its de- 

 lightful Magnolia-like fragrance. Hardy as an oak. 

 /MM0iVy4— Lavender blue; flowers large, often nine inches across. Most beautiful of its color yet 

 known. 



The Famous Boston Sword Fern. 



This popular Fern has proven the best decorative plant of recent introduction. It is a rapid 

 grower of very easy culture, soon forming a large, graceful plant; its beautiful fronds often attain- 

 ing a length of four to five feet, which arch and droop so gracefully that it is sometimes called the 

 Fountain Fern. No plant ever introduced has had a larger sale than the popular "Boston Fern." 

 You can make no mistake in ordering this magnificent Fern, as it is sure to please you. We receive 

 many letters from patrons who are highly pleased with the Boston Fern purchased from us. 



Price, 12 cts. each. 



Umbrella Plant. 



Cyperas Alternifolius 

 This is a plant of the easiest culture and a large specimen is as handsome as a palm for decora- 

 tion. It makes a handsome pot plant, or can be used in baskets or vases, making a charming effect. 

 It will grow luxuriantly in water, and is therefore indispensable for acquariums or fountains. 



Each 12 cts.; three for 30 cts. 



The Kentia Palm. 



Belmoreana. 



The Kentia Palm, besides being one of the most graceful and ornamental of all palms for the 



house or conservatory, is also one of the hardiest and easiest to grow. It is of slow growth, but ia 



not affected by the dust and dry air of the house, and will grow and thrive where few other plants 



would live, and will continue to increase in size and beauty for many years. Fine thrifty plants. 



Price, 18 cts. each; two for 30 cts., postpaid. 



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