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etc. We have the choicest strain of this 

 fancy-leaved Caladium; 30c. each; $3.00 per 

 dozen. 



CAIiADIUM ESCUIiENTUM. — 



Elephant's Ears. — A handsome plant of 

 tropical aspect, bearing leaves sometimes 

 a yard or more in expanse. Effective as a 

 single plant on a lawn, or in groups; also 

 useful for decorative effect near streams 

 or ponds. Bulbs can be stored in dry sand 

 in Vrinter and kept from year to year. 

 Desirable and widely popular. 25c. each. 



CAIiADIUM. — Dark leaves, similar to 

 the above, except leaves are smaller. 

 Thrives well in partly shaded situations. 

 15c. each. 



CISSUS DISCOIiOR. — A beautiful climb- 

 ing plant, also called Trailing Begonia. 

 Velvety green, mottled with white, under- 

 surface of leaf reddish purple. 25c. and 

 50c. each. 



CI.EBODENDBON BAI.FOUBI. — A fine 

 plant for either pot culture or beddings, 

 verv showy. 25c. and 50c. each. 



makes a handsome pot plant It will grow 

 luxuriantly in Water, and is therefore in- 

 dispensable for aquariums or fountains. 

 Try it. Prices 15c. and 25c. each. 



Caxaelia Japonica. 



C A M E 1. 1 A JAPONICA. — The royal 

 family of plants. Leaves glossy and the 

 flowers of the most exquisite beauty and 

 waxy texture. From pure white to crim- 

 son, in almost endless variegation. The 

 pure white ones are generally prized above 

 the colored varieties. Their culture is 

 nearly related to that of the Azalea, but 

 their success is more certain. Requires 

 shade and moisture throughout the hot 

 season. Their time of blooming is Winter 

 and early Spring. Requires a moderate 

 and uniform temperature with as little 

 artificial heat as possible. When set in 

 flower beds great care must be taken in 

 watering — when left too dry the buds are 

 sure to drop. Prices: Double, pink, white, 

 red and variegated, 18 to 20 inches, $1.50 

 each; 24 to 30 inches, $2.00 to $2.50, ac- 

 cording to grade. 



CAI.I.A .aJTHEOPICA. — (Pot Grown). — 



Ease of culture, freedom of bloom and 

 beauty of flower have made these lilies al- 

 most indispensable; 50c. to $1.00 each. 



CUPHEA PLATYCENDBE. — Also called 

 Ladies' Cigar Plant. A free flowering 

 shrub, always in ■ bloom. Also suitable for 

 cutting; of the easiest culture. 25c. and 

 50c. each. 



CYCI.AMEN PEBSICUM GIGANTEUM, 



or Alpine Violet. — Excellent for Winter and 

 Spring blooming in the house or con- 

 servatory. 50c., 75c. and $1.00 up. 



CYPEBUS AI.TEBNIFOI.IUS.— 



Umbrella Plant. — This is a plant of the 

 easiest culture and a large specimen is as 

 handsome as a Palm for decoration It 



Croton. 



CBOTONS. — Splendid pot plants for the 

 piazza or window garden. Leaves are 

 brilliantly variegated in every color of the 

 rainbow, and present a fine appearance. A 

 grand bedding plant, standing the hottest 

 sunshine, which adds great brilliancy to 

 their colors. A plant that is sure to 

 please everyone. We offer strong plants 

 at 15c. each, $1.50 per dozen; larger sizes, 

 25c., 50c. and $1.00 each. Choice rare vari- 

 eties, 25c. each. 



Daisies. 



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DAISY — Shasta. — A hardy free flowering 

 perennial, producing an abundance of flow- 

 ers on long stems, fine for cutting. 10c. 

 each, $1.00 per dozen. 



DAISY — Shasta (Alaska). — Larger than 

 the foregoing. 15c. each, $1.50 per dozen. 



PABIS DAISIES — Prench Marg-uerites. — 



A beautiful plant of easy culture, and one 

 that generally gives best satisfaction; 

 two varieties, white and yellow; 1^^ to 2 

 inches in diameter. Price, 10c. each; $1.00 

 per dozen; large plants 25c. and 50c. each. 



NEW DOUBI.E FI.OWEBING MAB- 

 GUEEITE DAISY— Mrs. P. Sander. — In 



this we have unquestionably the most im- 

 portant flowering plant introduced in many 

 years. Unlike all other Marguerites, its 

 color is of the purest glistening white 

 throughout in size it measures frequently 

 5 inches across; the center of the flower is 

 a mass of closely arranged fringed florets; 

 these are surrounded or edged by the 

 broad, shining, white ray petals, forming 

 a beautiful flower. 15c., 25c. and 50c. each. 



DBAC^NAS. — We have a very fine col- 

 lection of this ornamental foliage plant 

 consisting of many beautiful and new 

 varieties. Prices, 50c., $1.00 and $2.00. 

 We have small Dracaena Terminalis, red 

 leaved variety, 25c. each. 



EUPHOBBIA SPI.ENDENS, or Crown 

 of Thorns. — A free flowering plant of the 

 easiest culture. Prices, 15c. and 25c. each. 



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