NOiL^LND Rere Plants • ♦ ■ . 



Ageratum 

 Princess Pauline 



]Vew Frilled 

 Tuberous-rooted 

 Begonia. 



A most unique form, with very 

 large single flowers which are en- 

 tirely distinct from anything hereto- 

 fore offered, the petals being wavy 

 and beautifully frilled on the edges 

 similar to the newer forms of Pe- 

 tunias. The illustration gives a very 

 good idea of its general appearance. 

 Of German origin, and created a 

 sensation wherever exhibited the 

 past season ; a decided acquisition. 

 Strong bulbs 50 cts. each, |5.00 per doz. 



Neiiv Tuberous -rooted Begonia, 

 DUKE ZEPPELIN. 



A most useful and attractive variety that should soon become 

 a favorite for bedding, possessing the great advantage over other 

 tuberous-rooted Begonias of delighting in full sunshine. It is 

 of dwarf habit, growing from 6 to 8 inches high, throwing up 

 well above the foliage numberless stems bearing full, double 

 dazzling-scarlet flovi'ers, giving the whole plant a brightness, 

 grace and elegance difficult to describe. A bed containing about 

 500 plants of this variety, for gorgeous effect, eclipsed anything 

 we ever saw. Strong bulbs 50 cts. each, ^b 00 per doz. 



DIANTHUS NAPOEEOIV III. 



A pretty summer-flowering Pink with rich, deep crimson 

 flowers, deliciously clove-scented, which are produced continu- 

 ously all summer on strong branching stems 10 to 12 inches 

 high, there frequently being a dozen open flowers at one time on 

 a single stem. It is not a new variety, having been introduced in 

 France some ten years ago. We have made many attempts to 

 import and only succeeded in getting over alive last spring. 

 15 cts. each, $1,50 per doz. (Ready March 1st.) 



For 1898. 



AGERATUM PRINCESS PAUI.INE. 



A novel variety of dwarf, compact habit, rarely exceeding 5 inches in 

 height. Its peculiarity consists of both blue and white being combined in 

 the same flower, the body of the flower being white while the stamens, 

 forming an outer ring, are sky-blue, giving the flower a pretty variegated 

 appearance ; one of the most distinct new bedding plants of the year. 

 30 cts. each, 4 for §1.00. (Ready April 1st.) 



ASPARAGUS DECUMBENS. 



This handsome species is not new, but has always been scarce. We have 

 succeeded in securing a limited number of strong plants which can rapidly 

 be grown into handsome specimens. It is of strong, free-growing habit, 

 with narrow bright green foliage, produced on long, drooping branches 

 frequently 6 to 7 feet long, and for decorative or exhibition purposes it is 

 far superior to any of the other sorts. Very strong plants $2.50 each. 



ABUTIEON 



SAVITZII. 



A new and unique sort, and a 

 decided improvement upon the 

 beautiful variety Souv de Bonn, 

 offered on page 104. The varie- 

 gation is better defined, the white 

 border on the foliage being much 

 wider and the entire plant of 

 much more compact habit. 30 

 cts. each, 4 for $1.00. 



GRAND NEW ROSE, 

 Sotiv. du fresident Cnrnot, 

 shown in colors on the 

 front cover, will he found 

 ott'ered on page J 33. 



New Frilled Begonia, 



A,^- 



Begonia Duke Zeppelin. 



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