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J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER AND RED BANK, N. /. 



Dwarf Everblooming Sweet-Scented 

 Snapdragons. 



These Snapdragons mark one of the greatest advances 

 in floriculture that has ever been made. They are of 

 a wide range of color, from pure snow-white to deep 

 garnet, with intermediate shades of scarlet, pink and 

 blush — some being exquisitely striped and blended 

 with two or more colors — and the colors, in all cases, 

 are clear, strong and pure. The iudividual flowers are 

 beautiful, unique and interesting in struci ure and are 

 large in size, produced oa well filled spikes, a foot in 

 length, and are very lasting; either cut or upon the 

 plant; rendering them of the greatest value for cutting. 

 In fragrance they are sweet, slightly aromatic and 

 pleasant — a perfume unlike that of any other flower; 

 much more decided and lasting than Sweet Peas, and 

 approaching Mignonette. Best of all they are of the 

 easiest culture, and the plants begin blooming when 

 only a few inclaes high, and continue in the greatest 

 profusion throughout the entire summer and autumn, 

 until the ground freezes at the approach of winter, 

 when they can be lifted, potted and brought indoors for 

 winter bloom — continuing to flower as they will until 

 spring. The habit of the plant is correctly shown in 

 the illustration; being dwarf and exceedingly free- 

 flowering, and they are extremely rugged and hardy, 

 enduring extremes of heat and cold, excessive rains 

 and protracted drought with impunity. Six distinct 

 named varieties, descriptions of which will be found 

 in ray Catalogue of Seeds. Plants, ea., 15c; 3 .for 35c; 

 doz., $1.25; 103, 16.00. Seed, named varieties, pkt., 10c; 

 all colors mixed, pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. 



"SNOW IN SUMMER." 



Oleari Haasti. 



PHRYNIUM VARIEGATUM, 



A decorative plant with such handsome, ornamental 

 variegated foliage as to render it one of the finest for 

 any purpose oi' situation where bold effects are de- 

 sired. The foliage is broad and massive, borne on stout, 

 erect foot-stalks, bright light green, beautifully varie- 

 gated with white and creamy yellow in the most 

 diverse and irregular manner. It forms a superb pot 

 plant, and is splendid for bedding out, withstanding 

 hot sunshine without burning or scalding. It is a 

 strong, vigorous grower and thrives everywhere. Of 

 such striking beauty, and at the price I offer it, this 

 beautiful plant should be planted by everybody. 

 Ea„ 15c; 3 for 35c; doz., #1.00. 



Few other flowering shrubs are so attractive as this 

 fine acquisition from New Zealand, and when in bloom 

 it can hardly be surpassed. So freely are the flowers 

 produced that at a short distance from the plant one is 

 puzzled to account for the striking snowy effect it pre- 

 sents. Upon approaching close, the bush is found to be 

 literally covered with white flowers; forming a large, 

 ball-like mass of white. Even when out of bloom the 

 compact bush with its ^'^al, leathery, shining leaves, 

 green above and white 3neath, presents a very hand- 

 some appearance. No plant is more readily managed; 

 it grows and blooms in almost every conceivable situa- 

 tion and soil. Whether as a pot plant, or in the open 

 border, or as a specicnen upon the lawn, it invariably 

 gives satisfaction. If planted in groups it presents a 

 beautiful effect, covered with its thousands of flowers. 

 Ea., 25c; 3 for 60c. 



