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Price, IOC. each; |i.oo per doz.; larger 

 plants. 20C. each; 82.00 per doz. Except 

 where noted. 



Begonia Gloire de I/orraine— New— 



The ver}' finest Begonia in existence. There 

 is no doubt of its superiorit}- over all others, 

 of quite recent introduction and has created 

 a sensation wherever seen. Destined to 

 become the most popular of its entire family 

 beginning to bloom in verj' small-sized 

 plants, and continuing a perfect mass of 

 beauty its entire life. Plants 10 to 12 inches 

 high are perfectly grand and cannot be too 

 highly praised, its flowers area most distinct 

 clear rose color, nothing washy or faded in 

 any stage of development. The foliage is 

 of a bright olive color, its habit of growth 

 is branching and sturdy, and is highly 

 recommended by the most eminent expert 

 horticulturists who have thus far had the 

 oppoituuity of seeing it. It is now offered 

 at retail for the first time. We credit our- 

 selves as being the introducers of this fine 

 Begonia in this our sunny south. We con- 

 trol the largest and healthiest stock in the" 

 south. Clean vigorous plants, 25c. each, 

 large plants, 50c., 75c. and |r.oo. 



Banana — Tall variety, 50 cents, $[ to S3 

 each. This variet}' is very easily kept over 

 winter in a warm cellar ;cut off ail the leaves 

 and keep dry. For tropical effect this 

 variety is superb. 



Bouvardia — Humboldtii Coryanbi- 

 FLORA — The largest w^hite flowering sort 

 out, the flower tubes are three inches long, 

 ver\' fragrant. 



Bouvardia President Garfield — A 

 double pink. This is a sport from the double 

 white bouvardia, A. Xeuner; novel and 

 handsome. 



Bouvardia Rosa Multiflora — This is 

 a sort of the well-known B. Elegans. While 

 inheriiing the vigorousgrowth of its parent, 

 it has larger dark pink flowers of a distinct 

 and handsome shade, but its greatest char- 

 acteristic is that it is a really ever blooming 

 variety. 



Bouvardia President Cleveland —A 

 splendid novelty, extra large, strong, vigor- 

 ous growth, 15 and 25 cents each. 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 



SPBCIAI, VARIBTIBS. 



Timothy Katon- The sensational nov- 

 elty of the year and the greatest introduc- 

 tion for many years. This variety has been 

 extensively exhibited the past fall and cap- 

 tured every prize for which it was entered. 

 It i the largest white globular Japanese 

 inc'urved variety yet raised; the form is per- 

 fect the stem stiff and healthy foliage, and 

 brings a full crop of perfect flowers. Price 

 25c. each. 



Col. D. Appleton. A very large. 5eep 

 and golden yello-v Japanes; incurved rower 

 of fine finish and form. Excellent stem with 

 foliage up to the flower, and an easy grower. 

 This variet}' was in nearly all the orize wiE- 

 ning collections last fall, and is destined to 

 become one of the most popular varieties 

 grown. Price 25c. each. 



I/Ord Cromer.— This is a grand English 

 varietv with verv long drooping floretF, in- 

 curving at the tops, rich rosy crims&n 

 Took first prize for vase of red at the isie 

 New Orleans show. Price 25c. each. 



CHOICE VARIETIES. 



The following is what we consider t-ver.iv 

 of the best varieties for all purposes 5-d 

 forms a good collection. Price loc eech. 

 Purchasers' selection. 8f .00 per dozen; o'jr 

 selection. 75c. per dozen. 



MizPAH — This is a beautiful new single 

 variety growing only about 12 inches high 

 and forming one of the finest border pia5::3 

 for large beds, even when not in bloom. :be 

 foliage being beautifully cut and fern-like. 

 The flowers are a deep rose pink and com- 

 pletely cover the plant. Everyone should 

 include this in their order, loc each fr.co 

 per dozen. 



XESOTa — A Japanese variety of largest 

 size, long, broad strap petals loosely ar- 

 ranged, giving a very artistic appearance; 

 dwarf sturdy growth, with fine fo'iage; 

 color light yellow. 



H. L. Sunder BRUCH — A grand early yel- 

 low. Both for cut flowers and plant growth 

 and general habits are perfect. 



Black Hawk — Largest and most beauti- 

 ful dark crimson scarlet yet raised. Looks 

 like crimson velvet and does not show a 

 trace of the reverse color, being of fine 

 form . 



Our Chrysanthemums Captured the Silver I,oving Cup at the Flower Show 



Last Year- 



