1909 ttCbL\GEE Guide To Rose Culture 



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Russellia Lemoinii 



A new and rare plant, particularly desirable for hang- 

 ing baskets, pots or vases. Profuse bloomer the entire 

 year. Easily grown and sure to bloom. 15 cts. each, 50 

 cts. for 4; larger plants, 20 cts. each. 



Jessamine 



Maid of Orleans. Large, double, waxy white flowers of 

 great substance, produced freely shroughout the sum- 

 mer. 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4, SI for 9; larger plants, 

 20 cts. each. 



Grand Duke of Tuscany. A magnificent ever-blooming 

 plant, with large, double, waxy creamy white flowers 

 of most delicious fragrance; superb. 15 cts. each, 

 50 cts. for 4, SI for 9; larger plants, 20 cts. each . 



Confederate Jessamine 



A beautiful pot plant, producing masses of pure white 

 flowers of most exquisite fragrance. Exceedingly fine for 

 trellis or window-garden. 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4, SI 

 for 9: large, 5-inch pot plants, 30 cts. each, postpaid. 



Water Lily (Nympha^a Odorata) 



Famous for the fragrance of its beautiful white flowers, 

 which attain a size of 5 to 6 inches across A free bloomer; 

 a strong, sure grower, of the easiest cultivation. Plant 

 the roots in muck or loam, in tubs, half -barrels, or ponds. 

 They .«hould be barely covered. Give plenty of sunshine. 

 Strong roots, 20 cts. each, 50 cts. for 3, SI for 7. 



Strawberry Guava 



A MAGNIFICENT POT PLANT. BLOOMS 

 AND FRUITS CONTINUOUSLY 



It has thick, shining, evergreen, carnellia- 

 hke foliage, and pure white flowers of an agree- 

 able odor The fruit is large, of beautiful claret 

 color; the flavor is most delicious and aromatic, 

 resembling that of the strawberry-. Used as a 

 dessert fruit, also for preserving- makes jelly 

 of delicious quality. Strong, 3-inch pot plants, 

 20 cts. each, 50 cts. for 3, $1 for 7, postpaid. 

 4-inch pot plants, 35 cts. each, $1 for 3, postpaid. 



Otaheite Orange 



A dwarf reproduction of the genuine fruit - 

 bearing orange tree, the flowers being identical. 

 It flowers and fruits in pots and blooms con- 

 tinuously. Fragrance is delicious. Fruits im- 

 mediately after flowering. Fruit measures 

 about 3 inch.is in diameter and is edible. Strong, 

 young plants, 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4; larger 

 size plants, 25 cts. each, SI for 5; large two- 

 year-old plants, 50 cts. each, postpaid. 



Grevillea Robusta 



The Australian Silk Tree 

 A magnificent plant for decorative purposes; 

 quicker-growing than a palm and equally effect- 

 ive. 15c. each, 50c. for 4; larger plants. 20c. ea. 



The W^ater Hyacinth 



Has smooth, round, green leaves. The flowers are pro- 

 duced in beautiful, long spikes; color a lovely shade of 

 lilac-rose tinted azure-blue, with the center rich, golden 

 yellow. Plant in tubs or bowls and give plenty of sun. 

 Strong plants, 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4, $1 for 9. 



The Pitcher Plant {Saracenia purpurea) 



The pitchers, or leaves, have a well-defined spout and 

 are from 8 to 12 inches long; coloi deep red and green. 

 The flowers are large, color deep purple. Likes shade and 

 plenty of moisture. 20 cts. each, 50 cts. for 3, Si for .'. 



One each Pitcher Plant, Water 

 Hyacinth, Water Lily, 50 cts., 

 postpaid. A splendid collection of aquatic plants. 



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Miscellaneous Pot and Bedding Plants 



Suitable for house-culture or growing out-of-doors in 



Acalyphas | 



Foliage plants of wonderful colors and decorative value. 

 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4, $1 for 9. | 



Triumphans. F'oliage is red, marbled, streaked and 



dashed with green, yellow, white and other colors. 

 Sanderi. Long crimson spikes, 12 to 18 inches long. Large 



bright green leaves. 

 Bicolor compacta. Foliage bright green, margined with 



wide band of yellow. 

 Marginata. The leaves combine almost every color. 



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borders, beds, etc. All are well-known and popular 



Hibiscus Sinensis 



A beautiful class of plants, with hand.-^ome, glossy foU- 



age and brilliant showy flowers. 



Ail varieties, 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4, Si for 9 



Versicolor. Striped crimson, buff, rose, white and many 

 other colors. 



Cooperii tricolor. Foliage variegated. Flowers single, 

 verv large crimson. 



Miniatus Semi-Plenus. Semi-double flowers, bright ver- 

 milion-scarlet. 



Peachblow. Flowers pink and crimson. 



