/. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER Al^D RED BANK, N. J. 



VASE AND BASKET PLANTS. 



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The plants under this heading are specially useful 

 vases, baskets, rock work, etc. Those from 2>^ in. pots 

 and dozen. If, however, they are ordered to be shipped 



and appropriate for window gardening and planting in 

 ivill be sent by mail, if desired, at rates quoted for each 

 by express, the strongest plants will be selected. 



CARYX JAPONFCA VARIEGATA. Kenilworth Ivy. 



3 for 25c 



An ornamental 

 grass of eaify cul- 

 ture and very 

 enduring; suc- 

 ceeding even in 

 the dry atmos- 

 phere of dwell- 

 ings. It also suc- 

 ceeds perfectly 

 when planted in 

 vases or baskets. 

 The leaves are 

 exceedingly long 

 and graceful, 

 bright green and 

 distinctly mar- 

 gined on each 

 side with clear 

 white. Remark- 

 ably airy and 

 graceful. From 

 2^.< in. pots, 



CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. 



Umbrella 

 Plant. 



Of the easiest 

 culture and espec- 

 ially adapted for 

 growing in bas- 

 kets, vases, etc. 

 It will thrive in 

 any soil or situa- 

 tion but prefers a 

 moist one and will 

 grow luxuriantl}' 

 in water. A good 

 plant for acqua- 

 ria, fountains, etc. 

 Very decorative 

 and handsome. 

 Ea., 6c: 4 for 20c; 

 doz., 50c. 



FICUS REPENS. 



A trailing variety of the well-known India Rubber 

 Tree with handsome, deep green, small foliage; very 

 desirable and suitable for baskets, et';., where its highly 

 ornamental character renders it especially appropri- 

 ate. Ea., 10c; 3 for 25c; doz., 75c. 



Linaria Cymbalaria. 



A beautiful little trail- 

 ing plant of graceful 

 habit, forming a mas.-^ of 

 small, Ivy-like, b r i g h t 

 green leaves and produc- 

 ing numerous small lav- 

 ender flowers. Especially 

 valuable for baskets, 

 vases, tubs, rock work, 

 etc. ^iee iUnsitration. 

 Ea., 8c; 3 for 20c; doz.. (Kjc. 



Isolepis Gracilis. 



Hair Grass. 



A pretty, low-growing, 

 rush-like grass, especially 

 desirable for baskets and 

 vases, for which purpose 

 its beautiful foliage ren- 

 ders it well titted. Ea., 

 8c; doz., 75c. 



IRISH or ENGLISH IVY, 



Hedera Helix. 



GERMAN or PARLOR IVY. 



A most charming and decorative vine, 'xraceful and 

 airy, yet vigorous, it can be grown in any situation, 

 and is sure to do well even without direct sunlight See 

 illnsf rati 071. From 2^<^ in." pots, ea, 8c., 3 for 20c; 

 doz., 60c. 



Hedera HeliA. The .well-known '"and]^favorite ^vine. 

 Dark evergreen, glossy foliage, very ^handsomt., and 

 especially appropriate for cemetf^ry .plantmg. Its 

 highly ornamental character makes it also desirable 

 for vases, baskets, rockeries, etc., where its dark, 

 shining foliage shows off well. From 2}4 in. pots, ea , 

 10c; 3 for 25c; doz., 75c. From i id. pots, 3 to 4 ft. 

 top, ea., 20c; 3 for 50c. 



PARROT'S FEATHER. 



Myriophyllum prosperinacoides. 

 An interesting aquatic 

 plant, having long, 

 trailing stems clothed 

 ^with whorls of fine 

 feathery foliage, as deli- 

 cate and pretty as the 

 Cypress Vine. It is of 

 the easiest culture, the ; 

 creeping stems lioatiug 

 about with erect, tassel - 

 like ends or tra i 1 i n g 

 over the edge of the ves- 

 sel if confined in a small 

 space. Ea., Sc; 4 for 

 20c; doz., 50c. 



