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THE 

 FLEECY-WHITE 



FRAGRANT aEMATIS 



(CLEMATIS 

 PANICULATA.) 



No WRITTEN description, no picutre in the limited space of a catalogtie, can do justice toit. To see it in the 

 early fall, covering a porch, a trellis, an arbor, a fence, a boundary wall, a slope, or any other object where 

 it is planted, with a mass of fleecy whiteness, exhaling its delicious, Hawthorn-Hke fragrance, is to admire 

 and want it. Even when the mass of starry flowers is gone, when the fleecy mantle of white has vanished for 

 another year, there is another phase of its beauty evident. Then is seen the thousands of silvery raw-silk-like 

 feathery seed vessels hanging in graceful festoons and glistening in the sunlight. Its beauty is not alone in its 

 bloom and seed time; its refreshingly green foliage and its graceful habit lend it a beauty unm.atched. It will grow 

 fifteen to twenty feet in a season, it is insect-proof, it is perfectly hardy, it adapts itself to all situations, thrives 

 everywhere, and need only be seen to be admired. (See cm.) Price, strong plants, 20;. each, S2.00 per doz. 



BOSTON FERN, nephrolepis bostoniensis. 



In well-grown specimens the fronds attain a length of 6 or 7 feet, like plumes arching over in every direction, 

 in a most graceful manner. It is a very fine plant for hanging pots or baskets on the piazza in summer and con- 

 servatory or w'indow in winter. Price, plants from 7-inch pots, SI. 50 each; 6-inch pots, SI. 00 each; 5-inch pots, 

 60c. each, S5.00 per doz.; 4-inch pots. 35c. each, S3. 50 per doz.; 3-inch pots, 20c. each, S2.00'per doz. ; 2-inch pots. 

 10c. each, $1.00 per dozen. 



NEW FERN. NEPHROLEPIS ANNA FOSTER. 



A promising new variety, a " sport " from the Boston Fern and entirely distinct from it. The contour of 

 the plant is more graceful and more compact, lighter and more of that airy grace wnich is so desirable in a Fern. 

 The tips of the pinnae are crested, which is its distinguishing characteristic, so that it might be called " The Crested 

 Boston Fern." It grows freely, propagates readily and is a very valuable addition to the race. Price, plants 

 from 5-inch pots, 60c. each; 4-inch pots, 50c. each; S5.00 per doz.; 3-inch pots. 25c. each, S2.50 per doz.; 2-inch 

 pots, 15c. each. SI. 50 per dozen. 



FRAGRANT CLEMATIS, 



ASSORTED FERNS. 



Our collection contains the 

 choicest. including the 



" Maiden Hair " and best 

 basket and vase sorts Price, 

 10c. each, Sl.OO per doz . 

 86.00 per 100. 



account of its 

 each. 84.50 per 



THE NEW OSTRICH-PLUME FERN. 



(NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONII). 



An entirely new form of the famous Boston Fern. The fronds grow m the 

 moit luxuriant manner, the pinnae subdividing making miniature fronds, which 

 »r« superimposed on the main fronds, looking as if two or even three were con- 

 •ondensed in one. They are graceful beyond description, feathery, plumy, 

 nothing describes them better than Ostrtch Plumes, which they very much re- 

 ■•mble The voung miniature fronds are constantly developing a nch lush green 

 on the darker green ground of the main fronds, a charming contrast being thereby 

 produced The habit of the plant is grace personified; the fronds arch o^ erm 

 W»vy irregularity delightful to the eye. It was awarded three gold medals the 

 Mms and New York Horticultural Societies thus honoring it, also the Society 

 of American Florists. It has received the highest awards wherever exhibited 

 Uld is easily the most valuable plant introduced in many years. (See cut) 



Price strong plants, from 2-inch pots, well developed. 20c. each, S2.0U per 

 iot ; 3-inc'h pots, 30c. each, «3.00 per doz. ; 4-inch pots, 50c. each, 85.00 per doz.; 

 i-iccli pots, 75c. each, 6-inch pots, SI. 25 each. 



GARDENL\ FLORIDA. 



Cape Jessamine. The best of all Gardenias, and now much 

 ■ought after boutonnieres. It is invaluable on 

 ■wtetly fragrant, double white flowers. Price, 50c 



*°** GENISTA RACEMOSUS. 



This beautiful plant well deserves the gr^^t popularity it has 



f mined. The drooping branches are covered with -lelicate sage-green 

 oliftge', and everv twig is tipped with a long race ne of exquisite. 

 p»i-shaped blossoms of a pure canary color, alin>.st hiding the foli- 

 Wkge and suggesting the name, " Fountain of Gold." Price, strong 

 pUjits from 5-inch pots, 50c. each, S4.50 per doz. 



GREVILLEA ROBUSTA. 



A splendid decorative plant, much quicker growing than a Palm, 

 and very effective, with its long, drooping, silky foliage, deeply cut, 

 liks s large, growing Fern, or a pinnated-leaved Palm. Be sure and 

 try it for your window. It cannot be e.xcelled. Price, strong plants, 

 16c, each, §1.50 per doz. 



GERANIUMS. 



We offer a collection of Geraniums for winter flowering. These 

 ■w^sv^ propagated in the summer and are young plants which should 

 blooni profusely. All are named sorts, double or single, as desired. 

 Pnce 10c each, Sl.OO per doz., S8.00 per 100; set of 12 distinct 



«.,-. 'for Sl.OO. ,,p^^gY" GERANIUMS. 



A very interesting and useful type of Pelargonium (Geranium), 

 of dwarf, compact growth, covered when in bloom with showy, 

 Ptasy-like flowers. They are excellent plants for the window 

 gwdsn. Covered with flowers during summer. 

 Tfe8 Bride. Bright carmine, feathered white, suffused blush. 

 Brl«?egroom. Lavender-pink with dark blotches, upper petals very 



deep A strong grower and very free bloomer. 

 Mrt. Layai. A pretty heliotrope pink, blotched chocolate, veined 



white. Price, 20c. each; set of 3 for oOc. 



ASSORTED IVY-LEAVED GERANIUMS 



We can also supply a good assortment of these useful winter- 

 flowering plants, embracing vv^hite, pink, rose, scarlet, nch red. 

 Pile*, 15c. each, S1.50 per doz. 



HELIOTROPES. 



General favorites on account of their easy culture and delicious 

 TaniUa-like fragrance. No collection of house plants is complete un- 

 less it contains some Heliotropes. We offer strong plants from 

 8-inch pots, which should bloom abundantly during the winter. 

 Price. 10c. each, $1.00 per doz. 



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DOUBLE FUCHSIAS. 



Commandant Marchand. Rich purple corolla, red sepals. 

 Elm City. Deep plum color corolla, crimson sepals. 

 Genius. Light prune corolla, rich red sepals. 

 /V\me. Bruant. Lilac -mauve, veined with rose, red sepals. 

 A\rs E G. Hill. Pure white corolla, red sepals. 

 Phenomenal. Dark plum color, crimson sepals. 

 Rozams Patrie. White, carmine sepals. 

 Royal Purple. Rich purple corolla,' vermilion sepals. 

 Trophee. Violet-blue corolla, very dark red sepals. 



SINGLE FUCHSIAS. 



Black Prince. Corolla and sepals carmine. 

 Beacon. Carmine corolla, white sepals. 

 Constancy. Carmine corolla, white sepals. 

 Ernest Renan. Rich carmine corolla, white sepals. 

 Lord Lyons. Deep purple corolla, red sepals. 

 I otlie. Carmine corolla, tender rose sepals. 

 Oriflamme. Prune corolla, crimson sepals. 

 ^ Speciosa. Orange-scarlet corolla, white sepals. 



Surprise. Pale magenta corolla, white sepals. 

 Price, 10c. e.ach, set of 19 Fuchsias foi SI. 75. 



VARIEGATED FUCHSIA. 



Sunray. Leaves beautifully variegated 

 with white, cream, pink and brorze on green 

 ground. Flowers deep purple corolla sepals 

 red Price, 15c. each, 81,50 per doz. 



DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS. 



Henderson's Superb. This grand strain 

 of Hollyhocks we have secured only after 

 years of careful selection. We grow thou- 

 sands of these, and select those that show 

 the greatest perfection. 



Lavender, Purple, Crimson, Salmon, 

 Yellow. Rose, Pink, Bluih. Maroon, 

 White, with Violet Centre. 

 Price, 20c. each, 82.00 per doz. 



CHRISTMAS (or Lobster) CACTUS. 



The genns Epiphyllum is a \er>- useful 

 one f'-ir house culture. The plants may be 

 had in bloom from November to March. 

 The flowers are mostlv intense carmine, 

 tipped white. 25c. each, S2.50 doz. 



THE NEW OSTRICH-PLUME FERN, NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONII. 



