NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE FOR 1904 



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NEW FERN, NEPHROLEPIS JACKSONI 



NEW FERN NEPHROLEPIS JACKSONI 



Introduced by The Diogee & Conard Co. 



This grand new variety ranks with the Boston Fern in many 

 respects, and it is a radical improvement over Corda'a Compete. ]t 

 is the strongest growing variety we know of. one plant producing 

 more fronds than three or four plants of ordinary varieties, which 

 fact makes it of the utmost value for the ama'eur. Our illustration 

 gives an idea of the splendid effect in 4-inch pots. The fronds, while 

 erect, are exceedingly graceful, and their substance is of the very best 

 and not easi ; y affecied bv changes of temperature. Strong plants 

 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. Handsome plants from 4-inch 

 pots, 40 cts. each; 2 for 75 cts., postpaid. Extra large 

 plants, from 7-inch pots, $1.00 each, by Express. 



POGOSTEMON PATCHOULI 



• The true French perfume plant. Offered in America only by us. 

 Verv rare and much sought-after. Easily grown as a Coleus. Has 

 fine, large, deep green foliage, which when taken from the plant and 

 dried emits the most delicious fragrance. A sinele leaf placed in an 

 envelope or pocketbook throws out an exquisite fragrance found 

 onlv in the finest French perfume. Scattered through one's linen 

 gives it a most delightful and refreshing odor. In India this plant is 

 extremely popular and is used for making the celebrated East India 

 perfume. Strong plants, 25 cts. each ; 4= for 60 cts. ; 5 for Si. 



NORFOLK ISLAND PINE 



ARAUCARIA EXCELSA 



A superb decorative plant of the highest class. It resembles a 

 miniature evergreen of perfect symmetry and graceful proportions. 

 It is admirablv adapted to house culture. The dark green branches 

 are arranged 'in perfect whorls, presenting a unique and graceful 

 aDpearance. It is a strong, compact grower, easy to manage and 

 quickly makes a plant of splendid dimensions. Strong plant, 10 

 inches high, from 5-inch pots, Si each, postpaid. Large 

 plants, 15 inches high, from 6-inch pots, SI. 50 each, by 

 Express, 



SWAINSONIA ALBA (whiter 



A beautiful ever-bloomin? plant, with pure white flowers, produced in 

 elegant spravs ; the individual flowers strongly resemble Sweet Peas. The 

 foliage is exceedingly pretty, equally as desirable as a Fern ; of the easiest 

 culture, growing to perfection in any situation. 15 cts. each ; 4: for 50 cts. 



SWAINSONIA SPLENDENS (pink) 



Very rare and beautiful ; same as Alba, with the exception of flowers, which 

 are deep shiny pink. Try a plant of each variety ; you will be greatly pleased 

 with them. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 



Foliaee surpasses a Maidenhair Fern ; in grace and finish resembles the 

 finest lace. Elegant for cutting ; one of the' best plants in our collection. 

 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



NEW AGERATUM-PRINCESS PAULINE 



A beautiful new variety of dwarf, compact habit : produces large clusters 

 of flowers of richest blue. Very distinct and beautiful. 15 cts. each ; 2 for 

 25 cts. ; * for 50 cts. ; 9 for SI. 



THE BOSTON FERN 



THE BOSTON FERN 



For hanging baskets or single specimens in 

 pots or baskets, it is superb. We know of no 

 other plant that withstands ill-treatment bet- 

 ter, or thrives so splendidly under good care. 

 It does equal y well in sun or shade outdoors 

 in Summer, and presents an imposing appear- 

 ance indoors during Winter. It is grown by 

 the thousands for market in all the larse cities, 

 and is steadily increasing in popularity. It 

 forms an immense number of graceful drooping 

 fronds varying in length from 2 to ."i feet, which 

 arch over like plumes in every direction, and 

 which are always of a fresh .healthy and beau- 

 tiful green color. These fronds keep in perfect 

 condition for years. Strong plants, 15 cts. 

 each; 4: for 50 cts., postpaid; larger 

 plants. from 4-inch pot» 10 cts. each, post- 

 paid ; splendid specimens, from 6-inch 

 pots. Si each, by Express, 



