MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS AND VINES. 



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CISSUS DISCOLOR. 



SANSEVIERA ZEALANICA. 



Sanseviera Zealanica. 



Too much cannot be said in favor of this 

 as a decorative pot plant. There are none so 

 beautiful in foliage, and few that will stand 

 neglect so well as it ; it laughs at ill treat- 

 ment and neglect ; thrives without water; 

 gas or dust does not affect it ; it is always 

 clean and beautiful. Has long, leathery, 

 sword-bike leaves, elegantly marked with 

 bars of silvery gray ; an immense feathery 

 flower ; spikes shoot up from the centre of 

 the plant, which emits a delightful fra- 

 grance ; grand in every way (see cut). Fine 

 plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. ; extra- 

 large plants, 40 cts. each, postpaid by mail. 



Ettcharis Amazonica. 



A rare bulbous plant which throws up 

 tall flower scapes bearing large, snowy 

 white, star-like blossoms of great beauty 

 and delicious fragrance. It is a plant which 

 is very scarce and highly prized by those 

 who possess it. Fine flowering bulbs, 30 

 cts. each ; 4 for $1. 



New Heliotrope, Mad. Bruant. 



This is a superb new variety, with large, 

 dark flowers ; color deep lavender blue. 

 The size and beauty of the flower, in con- 

 nection with the exquisite fragrance.makes 

 this a variety of rare value ; it is a strong 

 grower and "blooms continuously. 15 cts.. 

 each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for 81. 



New Pot Hydrangea, 



Red Branched* 



New and rare ; very desirable for culture 

 In pot, box or tub ; is of stately, robust 

 habit of growth, with fine, large foliage ; 

 produces immense panicles of clear pink 

 flowers. A grand pot plant for Winter cul- 

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

 cts. ; extra -large plants, 35 cts. each. 



BED-BRANCHED HYDRANGEA. 



Clerodendron Balfouri. 



A most satisfactory plant for pot culture ; 

 a vigorous, rapid and healthy grower, pro- 

 ducing an abundance of blooms, which are 

 bright crimson, surmounted by pearly white 

 petals, affording a striking contrast against 

 the dark green foliage. A really beautiful 

 plant, one of the finest for Winter bloom- 

 ing (.see cvt). Likes partial shade. Strong 

 3-inch pot plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. ; 

 extra-large blooming plants, 50 cts. each, 

 postpaid by mail. 



Cissus Discolor (Trailing Begonia). 



Beyond doubt the most beautiful-leaved 

 climbing plant now known. The leaves 

 are long, heart-shaped,~and as handsomely 

 marbled and mottled as a Begonia Rex ; 

 the under side is a transparent wine red ; 

 entitled to be called superbly beautiful. 

 Grows remarkably quick and -makes im- 

 mense quantities of foliage. For trailing 

 over the side of a window box, or for hang- 

 ing basket, or grown on a trellis in pots 

 (see cut), it is one of the most useful and 

 beautiful plants. Likes heat and a little 

 manure water now and then. Strong plants, 

 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1. 



New Abutilon, Souvenir de Bonn. 



Singularly beautiful and unequaled foi 

 decorative purposes ; makes a large bush 

 and produces a great number of lovely 

 flowers. The foliage is handsome— green 

 leaves edged with a purple white band, as 

 shown in illustration ; should be in every 

 collection. 15c. each ; 4 for 50c; 9 for $1. 



Strobilanthes Dyerianus, Royal Purple 



Sold recently at 82 per plant. Its remark- 

 able beauty has won, besides numerous 

 gold medals, the admiration of all who 

 have seen it. Compact plants, 18 inches 

 high, of most intense metallic purple, shad- 

 ing into light rose with green margin ; flow- 

 ers violet blue ; easily surpasses a Cole us or 

 Begonia for novel effect (see ait). 15 cts. 

 each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



Sword Fern, Nephrolepsis Exaltata. 



A most beautiful and graceful Fern ; at- 

 tains a height of 6 to 7 feet; the fronds, 

 like plumes, arch over in a most charming 

 fashion. Splendid for indoor culture ; likes 

 shade. Large plants, 20c. each ; 3 for 50c. 



Fuchsia, Phenomenal. 



The finest, freest-blooming double large- 

 flowering Fuchsia in cultivation ; flowers 

 enormous, borne with great freedom ; short 

 tubes and sepals of bright crimson color ; 

 corolla bright violet purple. Splendid 

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



Fancy-leaved Caladiums. 



Nothing can equal these in brilliancy of 

 foliage ; to say there are over 400 combina- 

 tions of colors is sufficient. The splendid 

 large leaves are beautifully spotted, mar- 

 gined and variegated with every imagin- 

 able oolor except blue. They are best suited 

 for pot culture in house, conservatory or 

 shaded situation. Strong, growing plants, 

 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



CLERODENDRON BALFOURI. 



ABUTILON, SOUVENIR DE BONN. 



STROBILANTHES DYERIANUS. 



FANCY-LEAVED CALADITJMS. 



