NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE. 



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English Ivy. — A splendid evergreen climber, with dark glossy green leaves ; clings firmly 

 to stone or brick walls, without trellis or support, covering them closely with its beautiful 

 foliage ; very desirable. 25 cents ; 5 for |i ; 12 for $2. 



Varieg-ated-Leaved Ivy. — Similar to above but a smaller growing plant ; leaves varie- 

 gated with white ; best for rock work, vases and house culture. 25 cents ; 5 for ^i ; 12 

 for $2. 



Virginia Silk Vine (Periploca Graeca). — A highly ornamental rapid growing twining 

 climber, suitable for trees and wild gardens ; pretty pale blue flowers. 25 cents ; 5 for 

 $1 ; 12 for $2. 



"Wisteria, Chinese. — A hardy strong growing twining vine of large growth, producing 

 in Midsummer large clusters of beautiful pale blue fragrant flowers ; much used for /ii£-/i. 

 verandas, balconies , &^c. 35 cents ; 5 for $1.50; 12 for $3. 



Wisteria Magniflca. — Similar to above, but darker blue flowers ; profuse bloomer ; splen- 

 did. The Wisterias are recommended for high verandas, porches, balconies, second- 

 fioorfrojits, &^c., as the very finest plants for tJie purpose. Price, 35 cents each ; the 2 

 varieties for 60 cents ; 5 for $1.50 ; 12 for ^3. 



DOUBLE TUBEROSE. 



The Tuberose is noted for its delicate beauty 

 and exquisite fragrance, rivaling orange blossoms 

 in sweetness ; the flowers are pure white ; very 

 double and wax-like, and are borne on stems 

 two to three feet high. 



Tuberoses will not bear much cold. Do not 

 plant in the Spring till the ground is warm. 

 They may be started in the house in a warm 

 place, but care should be taken that they get no 

 check in setting out. Plant three or four inches 

 deep in rich ground. If danger of frost before 

 flowers are done in the Fall, lift carefully with- 

 out disturbing the roots, and plant in pots or 

 boxes, and remove to a warm light place, and 

 they will continue to bloom for a long time. 

 The Tuberose requires rich ground, plenty of 

 light and heat, and moderate moisture ; the 

 flowers are so extremely beautiful and fragrant 

 that they are worth taking some extra care to get. 



Double Tuberose. — Price, strong flowering 

 bulbs, 2 for 25 cents; 12 for ^1.25 ; $Z per 

 hundred. 



Double Tuberose, PEARL.— This elegant 

 sort produces much larger and more double 

 flowers than the common variety ; it is of 

 dwarfish habit, with flower stems only 18 

 inches to two feet high ; flowers in great 

 profusion, and of indescribable sweetness ; 

 requires same treatment as above. Price, 

 strong flowering bulbs, 2 for 35 cents ; 6 for 

 5^1 ;^ 13 for $2 ; $12 per hundred. 



Double Tuberose, Pearl. 



A BEAUTIFUL FERN. 



Fern— Pteris Serrulata. — This beautiful Fern is a handsome, vigorous grower, with very 

 pretty dark green foliage. It is suitable for house culture, vases, baskets and rock work; 

 not hardy. Price, 20 cents ; 5 for ^i ; $2 per dozen. 



