NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE. 



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Miscellaneous Plants. 



New Dwarf Pomegranate. — This pretty flowering shrub originated in Louisville, Ky., where it is. 



nearly hardy. Its flowers are a brilliant orange scarlet — a very rare and. 

 striking color — and are borne in profusion, even while the plant is quite 

 small. It is considered a great acquisition. 25 cents ; $2.50 per doz. 



Tritoma Uvaria (Blazing- Torch). — A splendid plant, with flower stalks 

 three feet high, and large spikes of brilliant flame-colored crimson and 

 yellow flowers, bearing a striking resemblance to Blazing Torches ; very- 

 striking and beautiful; blooms in August and September, and always at- 

 tracts a great deal of attention. Not hardy ; store in cellar over Winter. Se& 

 illustration. 20 cents; $2 per doz. 



Caladium Esculentum. — A splendid ornamental foliage plant suitable for 

 lawn decoration ; can 

 be planted in bor- 

 der or grown in large 

 pots or tubs; likes 

 warmth and moisture. 

 When full size it stands 

 from four to six feet 

 high. The leaves are 

 immense, often meas- 

 uring four feet in length 

 by two and a half in 

 breadth; very smooth, 

 bright green , beautiful- 

 ly veined with dark 

 green ; should not be 

 planted in Spring till 

 ground is warm. When 

 killed down by frost in 

 Fall take up the root 

 and store in cellar, 

 secure from freezing. 

 As the root gets older 

 it increases in size and 

 strength, and produces 

 larger leaves. 20 cents 

 each ; 6 for $1 ; $2 per 

 doz. 



Tritoma Uvaria. 



Caladium Esculentum. 



German Iris. 



The German Iris is a fine hardy border plant, bearing in June and July very large showy flowers oe 

 stems three feet high ; flowers are from four to six inches in diameter - 

 brilliant shades of blue, purple, yellow and white ; very striking. 

 No. 1. — Dark royal purple ; yellow markings like an immense Pansy - 



a magnificent flower. 20 cents ; 6 for $1 ; 12 for $2. 

 No. 2. — Pure white ; very large andfine. 20 cents ; 6 for $1 ; 12 for $2. 

 No. 3. — Deep indigo blue, with white veins ; centre yellow and white ;: 



splendid. 20 cents ; 6 for $1 ; 12 for $2. 

 No. 4. — Light porcelain blue, veined with white ; centre pearly white r . 



edged with dark blue. 20 cents ; 6 for $1 ; 12 for $2. 

 No. 5. — Rich violet purple, delicately veined with white ; yellow and 



white centre ; very distinct and fine. 20 cents each ; 6 for $1 ;. 



12 for 2. 



Sweet May Pinks. 



These pretty Pinks are entirely hardy and of dwarf compact growth,. 



very suitable for edges and borders, cemetery planting, etc. The flowers 



are borne in great profusion, are perfectly double, clove- scented and very 



sweet; the colors are mostly various shades of maroon, carmine and 



pink on white grounds. 



Laura Wilmere. — Dark crimson, finely laced with white.. 



Prince Arthur. — White, with rich maroon markings. 



Brunette. — Centre very dark and velvety, almost black.. 



Pumila. — Elegant scarlety maroon with white markings. 

 Juliet. — Deep cherry red, variegated with pink, and pale silvery white, very fine. 

 Mrs. Stevens. — Rosy carmine, veined with silvery white, and mottled and striped crimson. 

 PRICE.— 15 cents each ; set of 6 for 75 cents ; #1.50 per doz. 



German Iris, No. i. 



