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Unless otherwise ordered we send all plants by express (buyer to fa) 
charges). Hardy shrubs, vines and hardy roses may be sent safely by freight 
About but unless the shipinent is a large one express is cheaper, quicker and safer. 
Small lots of Geraniums, Fuchsias, Young Palms, Begonias, Ferns, Violets, 
Heliotropes and Primulas may be sent free by mail, if desired. We guarantee 
the safe arrival of all plants sent by express. If in good condition, when received, 
ZS = gsr: F di our responsibility ceases, and if trom inattention or other causes they fail 
VB Ai : Neg orwar Ing and complaint is then made, we cannot replace them. Plants sent other than . 
GG ne aE * ees by express are entirely at the risk of the purchaser. Under the new rulin; 
of the.leading express companies, advocated and secured by us, plants packed 
in closed boxes will now be carried at a reduction of 20 per cent. from the 
Plants regular merchandise rates. 
= Special Notice.—The offer of free deJivery made on Seeds and Bulbs dues 
not apply to plants except when sent by mail as noted above. 
CHINESE AZALEAS. 
ARAUCARIA EXCELSA (SEE CUT BELOW.) 
No plant has increased in popularity during recent years an such amazing rapidity as the 
. Chinese Azalea. A few years ago the annual importation would hardly exceed twenty-five thou- 
Araucaria Excelsa. sand; to-day it probably reaches two hundred and filty bs At Easter they are seen in 
NORFOLK ISLAND PINE. in every church and in the windows of our finest residences. hese cannot be mailed. 
~ A, 5 (NOR paar = E ) r uw SS Fine plants, 14 to 16 inches across, $1.25 each, $12.00 per dozen; 12 to 14 inches, $1.00 each 
Sometimes called the Christmas Tree Palm and Star 
1€ s é : $9.00 per dozen; 10 to 12 inches, 60c. each, $6.00 per dozen. Special.—S in Plant. 2.00 
Palm. It has deep green, feathery foliage arranged in whorls, t $6.00 aah i oe aan \ Sanh i por pecimen Plants, $3. 
rising one above the other at regular distances. It is easily 
grown in the house and is highly ornamental. (See cut.) Extra R 
fine plants, 2 to 24 feet high, $2.00 each; 15 to 18 inches hich, HA DY AZALEAS. -Assorted. 
$1.25 each; 12 to 15 inches high, $1.00 each. Azalea Mollis, Fine plants, full of buds, can »e suppiied in distinct colors. Nothing is more 
attractive in the shrubbery than these. Price, 75c. each, $7.50 per dozen. 
Acalypha Sanderii Azalea, Hardy Ghent. Fine plants about 12 inches across, full of buds, can be supplied in distinct 
colors. Price, 75c. eack, $7.50 per lozen. . 
Variously known as the “ Chenille Plant,’’ ‘‘ Comet Plant,’’ | Hardy Double Azaleas. (1zalea rustica j!. pl.) A new race of Azealas. Strong plants, 12 te 15 
etc., etc. It is very unique and highly ornamental. The inches across. Price, $1.00 each, $9.00 pez dozen. 
blooms are produced from the axil of every leaf. They are 
cylindrical in shape, vary in length from a few inches to a foot, 
drooping gracefully so that the plant looks as if festooned with 
chenille tassels. The color is brilliant scarlet-crimson. Pce 
15c. each, $1.50 per dozen. 
Ornamental Asparagus. 
Greenhouse climbing or drooping plants of rare beauty; they are 
specially suited for window gardening. ; 
Sprengeri. -A most desirable species, exceedingly useful and 
ornamental as a pot plant to grow on a shelf in the win- 
dow, or on a pedestal in the sitting-room or to droop from 
baskets; the fronds are frequently 4 feet long, a mch shade 
of green, retaining their freshness for weeks after being cut. 
A fine house plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere. Price, 
10c. each, $1.00 per dozen; 3-in. pots, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 
Plumosus Nanus, (Climbing Lace Fern.) Bright green leaves, 
gracefully arched, and as finely woven as silken mesh, re- 
taining their freshness tor weeks when cut. Price, 10c. each 
$1.00 per dozen; 3-in. pots, 15c. each, $1.50 per dozen, 
Tenuissimus. Very fine, filmy foliage. A handsome climbing 
plant. Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per dozen; 3-in. pots, 15c. each, 
$1.50 pers dozen. 
Begonias. 
(FLOWERING SORTS.) 
Exceedingly useful plants for the garden or for pot cultur 
in the house. They are never out of bloom. 
Alba Picta. Dark green leaves, silvery spots. White flowers 
Argentea Guttata. Bronzy-green leaves. White Sowers 
Margaritae. Rich salmon-pink flowers, foliage deep bronze and 
dark green. : 2 
Marjorie Daw. Flowers salmon-pink, a tall-growing variety 
Metallica. Velvety foliage, rosy-white flowers. . 
Otto Hacker. Immense, pendant clusters of bright red flower 
A tall, vigorous grower. 
Purity. Dwart, compact habit, shining green leaves and a 
wealth of waxy-white flowers, both summer and winter. 
Rubra (Corallina), . Dark coral color. Large clusters. 
Saundersonii. Bright waxy-red. Very [ree flowering. 
Thurstonii. Flowers rosy-white, foliage bronzy-green, ™ rst 
purplish-red. A grand variety in every way. } 
Vernon, A splendid bedding variety, waxy-white and pink 
Price, plarts for winter blooming, 10c. each; set of 11 Begonia 
for $1.00, 
Begonia Rex. 
Valuable for the grand and varied markings of the leav« 
We have a varied.collection. 15c..each, $1.50 per dozen. 
