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Erlangea tomentosa 



DRACAENA 



Euphorbia jacquiniaeflora 



CROTONS 



The Croton, with its highly colored foliage, is indispensable for conservatory deco- 

 ration. Strong plants in five named varieties, from i-in. pots, $1.25 each, $11.00 for 

 10; 5-in. pots, $2.00 each. 



CYCLAMEN 



Farquhar's Giant. A superior strain producing large flowers of perfect form 



carried well above the handsome foliage. 

 Giant White Giant Pink Giant Crimson Giant Salmon 



Giant Excelsior (white with scarlet base). Salmon-Scarlet 



Plants in aVi-in. pots, for delivery during March and April, $4.00 for 10; $35.00 per 100 



Lindeni. Recurved green leaves striped creamy yellow to- 

 ward edges. $1.50 each. 



Godseffiana. A distinct variety, forming compact, graceful 

 specimens. Foliage dark green with irregular, creamy white 

 spots. Plants from 4-in. pots, 75c. each. 



indivisa. Graceful centre plant for vases. Narrow green 

 leaves. Plants in 5-in. pots, $1.00 each; 6-in. pots, $1.50 ea. 



Messangeana. A beautiful variegated variety. Leaves 

 green, striped yellow in centre. $3.00 each. 



terminalis. Foliage olive-green, striped with carmine and 

 pink; young leaves bright crimson. $1.00 each. 



Youngi. FoUage bright green when young, changing to 

 metallic bronze. $1.50 each. 



ERICA 



melanthera. A splendid winter-flowering plant with beauti- 

 ful long sprays of white flowers tinged with pink. A-pril 

 and May delivery. Plants from 23^-Ln. pots, 50c. each, 

 $4.50 for 10. 



Bird's-Nest Fern 



EUPHORBIA 



jacqiiinisflora. A beautiful winter-flowering plant with bright 

 orange-red flowers borne on graceful, arching branches. July and 

 later delivery. 23^-in. pots, 50c. each, $4.50 for 10, $35.00 per 100. 



ERLANGEA 



tomentosa. A beautiful winter-flowering plant producing large 

 clusters of mauve flowers resembling the eupatorium. The plants 

 require the same treatment as members of that genus. FoHage 

 scented. May delivery. 50c. each, $4.50 for 10. 



EUCHARIS 



amazonica {E. grandiflora). A handsome plant for a warm con- 

 servatory, blooming at various seasons. The pure white, star- 

 shaped flowers are borne on long stalks and are delightfully 

 fragrant. 50c. each, $4.50 for 10. 



FERNS 



Adiantum hybridum. Maidenhair Fern. One of the hardiest 

 varieties for general cultivation. This is the Fern so extensively 

 used by florists for cutting and decorative purposes. It produces 

 long, graceful fronds, with handsome, delicate green, highly orna- 

 mental fohage. It is one of the most satisfactory plants for the 

 conservatory, as it delights in a warm, moist atmosphere. Plants 

 from 4-in. pots, $1.00 each, $8.50 for 10. 



Asplenium Nidus-avis Bird's-Nest Fern. Broad, beautifully 

 waved fronds, growing from the base in the form of a crown, and 

 in color bright green of a satiny ohve shade. In watering this 

 plant care should be exercised to apply the water to the soil at the 

 base of the plant, so as not to have it come in contact with the 

 foliage. $2.50 each. 



Cyrtomium Rochfordianum compactum. Crested Holly Fern. 

 Of dwarf, compact habit with rich, glossy green foliage. One of the 

 best house Ferns. $1.50 each, $12.50 for 10. 



Nephroiepis exaltata Bostoniensis. Boston Sword Fern. One of 

 the best Ferns for conservatory or window cultivation. Plants 

 in 5-in. pots, $1.25 each, $10.00 for 10; 6-in. pots, $1.75 each, $15.00 

 for 10; larger plants, $2.50 to $7.50 each. 



Nephroiepis Macawi. Very compact, graceful fronds attractively 

 waved. Plants from 5-in. pots, $1.25 each, $10.00 for 10; 6-in. pots, 

 $1.75 each, $15.00 for 10; specimens, $2.50 each upwards. 



Nephroiepis, Dwarf Boston. A beautiful, compact form of the 

 popular Boston Sword Fern. Plants from 5-in. pots, $1.25 each, 

 $10.00 for 10; 6-in. pots, $1.75 each, $15.00 for 10. 



Miniature Ferns for Jardinieres. In variety. From 2J^-in. pots, 

 $1.50 for 10, $14i)0 per 100. 



