PLANT DEPARTMENT. 



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AZALEA INDICA. 



(Chinese Azalea.) 



Our collection of these beautiful greenhouse plants em- 

 braces a large list of the latest introductions. No plant 

 is better adapted for parlor or conservatory cultivation ; 

 tlie double white are much esteemed for forcing in winter. 



Medium ])laiits, 50 to 75 cts. eacli ; .$5.00 per doz. Trained 

 standards of symmetrical growtli, strong, from $1.00 to 

 $1.50 each ; .$9.00 to $15.00 per doz. 



HARDY GHENT AZALEA. 



This is a magnificent class of liardy (lowering plants, the 

 truss being large and possessing a great variety of color. 

 The jireparatiou of the soil is the same as for Rhododen- 

 drons, We offer a collection of the finest varieties. 

 $1.25 each ; $12.00 per doz. 



BEGONIAS— '^'^"<'»'««^- 



and will bloom continuously throughout the summer, even 

 when Geraniums droop through lack of moisture and fail 

 to unfold their flowers. Planted either in the rockery 

 or flower border, they rival the (leraniums with their rich 

 and varied colors, ranging from the most delicate shade 

 of yellow and salmon to the most striking crimson and 

 scarlet. The tubers may be preserved in winter the same 

 as Caladium bulbs. 



Alba Periecta. Pure white large showy flowers. 

 Boliviensis Superba. Large orange scarlet. 

 Froebeli. Vivid crimson scarlet. This variety is not 



adapted for out-door ])lanting. 

 Orange Perfection. Very rich and eifective orange 



scarlet. 

 Pink Perfection. Light rosy pink. 



BEGONIA. 



(Flowering Section.) 



This species and the following varieties 

 are useful and effective for vases and 

 baskets, or for bedding out in half-shady 

 positions. Flowering profusely during 

 the summer and winter. Their constant 

 flowering qualities are a great recom- 

 mendation. 

 Alba Perfecta Grandiflora. Similar 



to Rubra in habit and foliage, but of a 



pure white color. 

 Foliosa. White flowers; fine, neat cut 



foliage. 

 Richardson:. Large pure white flowers 



in jianicles. 

 Rubra. Dark green leaves, flowers scarlet 



rose, glossy and wax-like. 

 Saundersoni. Scarlet flowers; dwarf 



habit, blooming continually. 

 Schmidti. Flowers white, tinged with 



pink, contrasting finely with the 



foliage, being of a dark green, with a 



metallic lustre. 

 Weltoniensis. Fine salmon pink, un- 

 usually floriferous. 

 Weltoniensis Alba. Pure white. 



25 cts. each ; set of 9 varieties for 

 S2.U0. 





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Begonia Rubra. 



Pearcei. Bright yellow flowers, deep green foliage 



variegated with black. 

 Rosea Perfecta. Fine scarlet, splendid. 

 Mixed Double. In the very finest kinds. 

 Mixed Single. In extra fine mixture, from named 



varieties. 



TUUEKOUS-ROOTF.D BeGONIAS. 



TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. 



The Tuberous-Rooted Bi'sonias are among the hand- 

 somest of our summer flowering bulbs. They are not 

 grown to the extent they should be, as they require no 

 more care than Geraniums; have as fine a raiige of color. 



lA Peahcei. 



Set of 9 varieties for $2.50. These bulbs can be sent in 

 a dry condition with perfect safety by mail. 



Named varieties, 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per doz. Mixed 

 single, 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. Mixed double, 50 cts. 

 each ; $5.00 per doz. 



Cheyenne, Wyoming;. — " Box of plants by express received all right. Thanks for extras." —John Slaughter. 



