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BLUE PALM.— Valuable because the flower \ \ Xci^T 



stems, from 2 to 4 in number, rise from the cen-- 

 tre of the plant to a height of 4 to 6 feet ; as many 

 as six of them are frequently seen during the year. 

 Flowers are thick, fleshy and waxlike, white and 

 nearly star-shaped. The 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 Lata'nia Borbonica, which it 

 resembles somewhat. 



Strong 3-iuch pot plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 

 4-inch pot plants, 30 cts. each ; 4 for $1. 



PHCENIX CANARIENSIS.-Oneof 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 in every collection. Nice plants, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.; 8 for $1; larger 

 plants, in 5-inch pots, 50 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 (Umbrella 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, 

 ihen filled with water. Requires little or no attention, and remains evergreen through- 

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



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$l. 



ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA.— A noble Palm of highly tropical appearance, with very grace- 

 ful foliage ; is as easily grown as a Greranium ; will thrive in almost any situation ; does 

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

 for window 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 

 offer large, choice pot plants in two sizes. First size, 25 cts. each ; 4 for $1. Large, strong 

 plants, from 6-inch pots, (jO cts. each, postpaid by Mail. 



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 difiers from 

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

 one enormous cluster of large, golden star-shaped flowers, which do not close at night. 

 Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts. ; 9 for 81. 



ARECA LUTESCENS.-Oneof 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. Nice young plants, 20 

 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1. 



CROTONS.— Splendid pot plants for the piazza or 

 window garden. Leaves are brilliantly variegated in 

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

 pearance. A grand bedding plant, standing the hottest 

 sunshine, which adds great brilliancy to their colors. ^. > 

 A plant Jhat is sure to please every one. ^V '. 



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