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Blue Palm.—TYie leaves rarely attain a height of 

 more than 2 feet, and are of a bluish-green color ; -^ 



easily grown and very hardy, and by no means com- 

 mon. As desirable as Latahia Borbonica, which it 

 resembles somewhat. Strong 3-inch pot plants, 20 cts. 

 each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



Phoenix: Canariensis.— One of the finest and 

 most hardy. Native of the Canary Islands. It is a 

 Date Palm, and in the South matures its fruit. It 

 makes a fine specimen plant and should be included 

 'n every collection. Nice plants, 20 cts. each. 3 for 

 50 cts. ; 8 for $1; larger plants, in 6-inch pots, 75 cts. 

 each. 



Farfugium Grande.— The leaves become immense;- clear, bright green, heavily 



blotched with golden yellow. Fine flowers. We recommend it as a room plant. 25 cts. 

 each. 



Cyperus Alternifolia {TJmhrella Plant).— A splendid house plant. Resembles a Palm. 

 Of the easiest Culture. Can be grown in bowl, dish or vase, half filled with rich soil, then 

 tilled with water Requires little or no attention, and remains evergreen throughout the 

 year. 15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts. ; 9 for $1. 



Cyperus Gracilis.— ^ove dwarf than the above variety, with narrower leaves ; more 

 shapely appearance. A very handsome decorative plant, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



Areca ItUtescens. — One of the most valuable and quickest growing Palms. Its dark, 

 glossy, green leaves are gracefully curved on slender stems, and the entire foliage is 



gracefully disposed. The trunk and stems are golden yellow. Strong plants, 8 to 12 inches 



high, 30 cts. each ; 2 for 50 cts. Large specimen plants, 18 to 24 inches high, $1 each, by 



Express only. 



Phrynium Variegatum.—An elegant pot plant which is very faithfully depicted in 

 the accompanying cut. The leaves are bright, pale green, beautifully variegated with 

 white and gold, the variegations being extremely diversified. In some leaves the whole 

 area is white, in others only one-half, in others again it is confined to the interspace between 

 two or three of the nerves, while in others it is reduced to a few stripes. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 

 50 cts.; 7for $1. 



Zamia Integrifolia.—A. noble Palm of highly tropical appearance, with very graceful 

 foliage ; is as easily grown as a Geranium ; will thrive in almost any situation : does equally 

 well in shade as in sunshine; likes moderate moisture. As a decorative pot plant, for win- 

 dow and indoor culture, this lovely Palm is the equal of any variety we know. Its beauty 

 is so strikingly elegant that no one would be without it could they but see it. We olfer 

 large, choice pot plants. 25 cts. each ; 4 for $1. 



Oxalis Ortgiesi.—Few plants will give better satisfaction than this, as it is a profuse 

 bloomer in every sense of the word. Under culture in good soil, it will bloom every day in 

 the year. It is' a shrubby plant like a Geranium or Fuchsia, in which respect it ditfers 

 from other Oxalis. From 10 to 15 inches in height. Grows easily and blooms profusely, 

 until it is one enormous cluster of large, golden, star-shaped flowers, which do not clo>e at 

 night. Strong plants, 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts. ; 9for$i. 



Crotons.— Splendid pot plants for the piazza or 

 window garden. Leaves are brilliantly variegated in 

 every color of the rainbow, and present a fine appear- 

 ance. A grand bedding plant standing the hottest 

 sunshine, which adds great brilliancy to their col- 

 ors. A plant that is sure to please every one. We 

 offer strong plants, 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts. ; 

 5 for $1. 



Confederate Jessamine.— 'Famous for its 

 beautiful exquisitely sweet-scented flowers. (Pee 

 page 97 for full description.) 15 cts. each ; 4 lur 

 50 cts. 



