THE CHOICEST PLANTS FOR HOUSE CULTURE. 



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New Abutilon— Souvenir de Bonn. 



Of late introduction, 

 and, without a doubt, the 

 most beautiful of all the 

 Abutilons. It is singu- 

 larly beautiful and strik- 

 ing in appearance, and 

 unequaled in decorative 

 value. It is a rapid 

 grower, and quickly 

 makes a large bush, and 

 produces great numbers 

 of lovely flowers. The 

 bright green leaves are 

 distinctly edged with a 

 pure white band, as 

 shown in illustration. 

 Flowers are borne on 

 long stems and in color 

 are golden yellow, beau- 

 tifully veined with scarlet, 

 and stand out well be- 

 ABUTILON SOUVENIR DE BONN, yond the foliage, pro- 

 ducing a pleasing contrast. It is exceedingly floriferous. 

 Every one should possess a plant of it, as the foliage alone 

 gives it a high value as a house plant if it never produced a 

 flower. I5cts. each; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1. 



THE SWORD FERN. 



(Nephrolepsis Exaliaia.) 



This is a most graceful and beautiful Fern, splendid for 

 basket culture. In well-grown specimens the fronds attain a 

 length of 6 or 7 feet, but only 2 or 3 inches wide ; Uke plumes, 

 they arch over in a most charming fashion, making this a 

 splendid ornamental plant for Winter culture. Fine, large, 

 3-inch pot plants, 25 c^s, each; 5 for $1. 



BEGONIAS. 



We offer Strong Plants, growing in 3-inch pots. 



White Dewdrop. — Since the introduction of this grand 

 Begonia we have given it a thorough test, and have found it 

 to be of a superior type, possessing many advantageous qual- 

 ities, notably a free continuous bloomer and easily grown. 

 It is an unusually fine Winter-blooming plant, producing 

 great numbers of delicate white flowers during the Winter 

 months; in the Spring it can be planted in the open ground, 

 and will be a mass of bloom the entire Summer. 15 cts, 

 each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



Hybrida Multiflora. — A lovely variety, producing a 

 profusion of rosy pink flowers. Good vigorous grower and 

 a valuable acquisition. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



Metallica. — A distinct variety, of rare beauty, a good 

 grower and free bloomer ; leaves triangular ; under side of 

 leaf and stem hairy ; the surface of a lustrous metallic or 

 bronze color; veined darker; flowers white, 15 cts. each • 

 4 lor 5° cts. J Begonias named above for ^o cts. 



GERANIUM. 



Mad. Salleroi. — One of the most beautiful and unique of 

 all Geraniums ; a thrifty, healthy grower, rarely reaching a 

 height of more than six inches; leaves very small, of a pecu- 

 liar clear green, edged with pure white. Fine for bordering 

 and edging. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; 4 for 50 cts. 



FUCHSIA PHENOMENAL. 



The finest and freest blooming double large flowering 

 Fuchsia in cultivation. The flowers are enormous, and are 

 borne with great freedom. Short tubes and sepals of bright 

 crimson color; corolla bright violet purple; very free and 

 double. A splendid Winter-blooming Fuchsia and one that 

 will give excellent satisfaction. Fine plants, 15c.; 4 for 50c. 



THE MANETTIA VINE. 



We have learned that the proper method to pursue, in order 

 to get the most successful results from this lovely vine, is to 

 allow the roots to become pot bound. This causes the plant 

 to bloom profusely when it is quite small. Those who have 

 seen this vine in bloom will coincide with us that there is not 

 another prettier vine for window culture, and when grown to 

 perfection is exceedingly beautiful. Beyond the one point 

 given above, it thrives for all with small care ; the lovely 

 wreaths and garlands of brilliant scarlet and orange-colored 

 flowers, interspersed with clean, bright, oblong foliage, pre- 

 sents a striking contrast. Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 

 50 cts.; 9 for %x. 



PELARGONIUM, LADY WASHINGTON. 



This is a fine variety, being a vigorous grower and profuse 

 bloomer, and of the easiest cultivation. The individual flow- 

 ers are large and are marked in a most charming fashion ; color 

 lilac pink, with centre of pure carmine, which gives the flowers 

 the appearance of the Phlox ; very showy and satisfactory. 

 Strong plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



HOYA CARNOSA. 



(Wax Plant.) 



This is an old favorite whose popularity, instead of dimin- 

 ishing, seems to steadily increase. The flowers are bluish 

 white in color, resembling wax, and are borne profusely in 

 large umbels. Foliage is thick and fleshy, very handsome in 

 appearance. It is a quick grower and good bloomer. For 

 window or parlor culture in Winter it is justly a most beautiful 

 and valuable plant. Fine plants, 25 cts. each ; 5 for ^i. 



CISSUS DISCOLOR. 



No vine in our collection is more entitled to be called su- 

 perbly beautiful than is this. It is an old favorite, but we 

 doubt if many of our customers of the present time are ac- 

 quainted with it. We cannot urge too strongly that all give 

 it a trial. T.ie foliage is large, handsomely mottled and 

 marbled, the under side of which, together with the stems, is 

 deep red, making a most effective and striking contrast. For 

 hanging baskets it cannot be equaled. It is also splendid for 

 pots and vases. Strong plants, loc.each ; 6 for 50c.; 12 for^i. 



NOVEL DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 



Wonderfully quick blooming, producing hundreds of flowers. 



The originator of this remarkable strain ofChrj^santhemums, 

 Mr. Samuel Ryder, Seed Specialist, St. Alban's, England, an 

 expert hybridizer from whom we secured these plants, says of 

 them : "These new single Chrysanthemums form a really re- 

 markable group ; they are the result of several years' most 

 carefu) selection and cross-fertilization. The best varieties of 

 European and American origin were the basis, and the object 

 aimed at was to produce new kinds, dwarfer in habit and 

 more floriferous, with finer flowers and in greater variety. 

 The results have been remarkable. The varieties are innu- 

 merable and the colors very fine ; the habit is very dwarf, and 

 so floriferous is the plant that four to five hundred flowers 

 were produced on single plants last Autumn. The flowers 

 are 4 to 6 inches across, light and graceful; they are single 

 and semi-double, and are fragrant. The colors include white, 

 blush, crimson, yellow, scarlet, pink, cramoise, etc., etc. I 

 consider this group the most valuable in its way I ever saw. 

 They are grand for grouping, and should make a sensation." 



As a remarkable advance in these lovely Autumn flowers, 

 every one should secure a few plants. They will make a 

 veritable show this Winter. They bloom quickly and most 

 profusely. 



Fine plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for ^i. Order 

 as "Single Chrysanthemums ." 



OTHER CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 



Owing to lack of space in this book we are unable to offer 

 a list of Chrysanthemums. We would refer our customers to 

 Our New Guide, Spring Edition, pages 54 to 57, whereon 

 are listed close to one hundred of the latest and choicest va- 

 rieties in cultivation. We are likely to have them in good 

 supply this Autumn, and therefore solicit orders for them. 

 Any varieties we are out of we will substitute others of equal 

 value and merit, unless instructed to the contrary. 



ANOMATHECA CRUENTA. 



(Scarlet Freesia.) 



This lovely little gem is similar in bulb, foliage and habit to 

 the Freesia — described on third cover page — but the flowers in 

 brilliant contrast are brightest scarlet ; the lower petals deeply 

 marked ; as it grows exactly like a Freesia, it can be planted 

 with them, and if you want something really admirable, plant 

 some bulbs of An'omatheca Cruenta with your Freesia Re- 

 fracta Alba. As the true stock is limited, the price is neces- 

 sarily high. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts. 



Xhe prices given include the Postage, 

 ^'tiich -we pay. 



