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True Magnolia-Scented 



MoOnfloWer {Ipom(£a noctl flora) 



Its vigor of growth i? something amazing; a single vine 

 has been known to cover 25 square feet in a very short 

 time. It is a wonderfully profuse bloomer; upwards of a 

 thousand buds and flowers are frequently seen on a sin 

 gle vine. The flowers are 4 to 6 inches in diameter, of a 

 beautiful silverj' whiteness; delightfully perfumed. They 

 open in the evening and on cloudy days. A Moonflower 

 vine, in full bloom on a moonlight evening in summer, is 

 an objeet of lovelv beauty Strong plants, 15 cts each, 

 50 cts. for:4. SI for 10. 



Blue MoOnfloTVer {Ipomcea Lean) 



Valuable on account of its beautiful contrast with the 

 "^Tiite Moonflower. Habit of growth and flowering the 

 same. The color is clear satiny blue, with well-defined 

 crimson bars. We recommend planting the Blue Moon- 

 flower with the ^\'hite, Ipomcea noctiflora ; the effect will 

 be novel and attractive. Strong plants, 15 cts. each, 

 50 cts. for 4, SI for 10. 



QPFriAI flFFFR The Blue Moonflower and the 

 jrE.V.lAL. urri:.IV. -^j^^tg Moonflower, one plant 

 of each, 25 cts.; two of each, for 50 cts, 5 of each for Si. 

 Notice. — Neither of the Moonflowers are hardy: 

 after the first frost, the tops should be cut back to within, 

 about 1 foot of the ground; then remove the roots indoors 

 to hving-room. 



Solanutn Rantonetti 



Forms a neat little bush, 2 feet high, covered with 

 bloom during the entire summer. The flowers are deep, 

 clear blue, with j-ellow center. 20 cts. each, 50 cts. for 3; 

 larger size, 25 cts. each. 



Strobilanthes Dyerianus, Royal 

 Purple 



Compact plants, 18 inches high, of most intense metal- 

 lic-purple, shading into light rose with green margin; 

 flowers violet-blue. 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4; larger size, 

 20 cts. each. 



Bignonia Grandiflora 



Mammoth- Flowered Trumpet Creeper 



One of the most superb climbing vines in existence. 

 Grows with rapidity, is perfectlj' hardy everywhere. 

 Its large, showjf flowers are produced in the most amaz- 

 ing profusion. For covering unsightly places, stumps, 

 dead walls, fences, or for training over a porch or trellis, 

 it is unequaled. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, fully 3 

 inches long, and are borne in clusters of twenty-five to 

 thirty-five for several weeks during the growing season. 

 The color is warm orange-red. Strong plants, 20 cts. each, 

 50 cts. for 3, SI for 7, S1.60 per doz., postpaid; larger 

 plants, 35 cts. each, SI for 3, S3. 50 per doz., postpaid. 



MAGNOLIA-SCENTED MOON Jr LOWER 



Farfugiutn Grande 



The leaves are clear, bright green, heavily blotched 

 with golden yellow. 15 ots. each; larger size 20 cts., each. 



CyperuS (UmbrelU Plant) 



Alternifolia (Umbrella Plant). A splendid house plant. 

 Can be grown in bowl, dish or vase, half filled with rich 

 soil, then with water. Requires little attention, and 

 remains evergreen throughout the year. 15 cts. each, 

 50 cts. for 4; larger size, 20 cts. each. 



Gracilis. Dwarfer than the above, with narrower leaves 

 of more shapely appearance. 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4. 



Phrynium Variegatum 



The leaves are bright, pale green, beautifully varie- 

 gated with white and gold, the variegations being' ex- 

 tremely diversified 20 cts. each, 50 cts. for 3. $1 for 7. 



Crotons 



TYPE OF CKuioN 



91 



Splendid pot plants for the piazza or win- 

 dow-garden Leaves are brilliantly variegated 

 in every color of the rainbow, and present a 

 fine appearance. A grantl bedding plant, 

 standing the hottest sunshine. 15 cts. each, 

 50 cts. for 4; larger size, 20 cts. each. 



Oxalis Ortgiesi 



It is a shrubby plant like a geranium or 

 Fuchsia, in which respect it differs from other 

 Oxalis. It blooms profusely, until it is one 

 enormous cluster of large, golden, star-shai>ed 

 flowers. Strong plants, 15 ots. each, 50 cts. 

 for 4; larger size, 20 cts. each. 



Baby Primrose 



Bears freely long-stemmed flowers of deli- 

 cate rose. It blooms throughout the entire 

 year. 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4, f 1 for 9. 



