MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. 



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BLUE PALH.— The leaves rarelr attain a 

 height of more than 2 feet, and are of a bluish-green 

 color; easily grown and very hardj-, and by no 

 means common. As desirable as Latania Borbonica, 

 \> hich it resembles somewhat, 

 -trong 3-inch pot plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



PHCENIX CANARIENSIS.-One of the finest 

 uid most hardy. Native of the Canary X^lands. It 

 i>. a Date Palm, and in the South matures its fruit. 

 It makes a fine specimen plant and should be in- 

 cluded in every collection. Nice plants, 20 cts. each. 

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

 75 cts. each. 



FARFUOIUfl GRANDE.— The leaves become immense; clear, bright green, heavilv 

 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 

 ; lalm. Of the easiest culture. Can be grown in bowl, dish or vase, half filled with rich 

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

 out the year. 15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts. ; 9 for %\. 



CYPERUS GRAC!L!S.~More dwarf than the above variety, with narrower leaves; 

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



PHRYNIUn VARIEGATUM.— An elegant pot plant which is very faithfully de- 

 picted 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. ; 7 for %V. 



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

 ful 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 w^ould be without it could they but see it. We offer 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 

 bloom.er 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 differs 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 close at night. 

 Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts. ; 9 for $1. 



ARECA LUTESCENS.— 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. Nice young 

 plants, 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts. ; 5 for $1. Large 

 specimen plants, from 5-inch pots, $1 each, by Ex- 

 press only. 



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 plmU standrng the hottest 

 sunshine, which adds great brilliancy to their col- " 

 ors. A plant that is sure to please every one. ^^'e 

 ofler strong plants, 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts. ; 5 for $1. 



