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lawn. The root should be set in fairly 

 enriched sandy loam. If grown in open 

 air the bulb should be dried off in October 



Fancy-Leaved Caladium. 



and kept warm and dry during winter. 

 There is a w T ide range of color and mark- 

 ings, the handsome leaves being spotted 

 and variegated with white, pink, scarlet, 

 etc. We have the choicest strain of this 

 fancy-leaved caladium, 30c. each ; $3.00 per 

 dozen. 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. Ele- 

 phant's Ears. A handsome plant of 

 tropical aspect, bearing leaves sometimes a 

 yard or more in expanse. Effective as a 

 single plant on a lawn, or in groups ; also 

 useful for decorative effect near streams or 

 ponds. Bulbs can be stored in dry sand in 

 winter, and kept from year to year. De- 

 sirable and widely popular ; 25 cents each. 



GIANT PERSIAN CYCLAMEN. The 

 new giant-flowered Persian Cyclamens are 

 considered by experienced florists the most 

 beautiful and decorative of all pot plants 

 when in bloom. The foliage is broad, 

 massive and graceful, of dark olive green, 

 beautifully variegated with silver and rose 

 colors. The immense, fain'-like flowers are 

 are carried on long stems and produce in 

 boundless profusion, and are delightfu'ly 

 perfumed ; 25 and 50 cents each ; extra 

 large 75 cents. 



CAMELIA JAPONICA. The royal fam- 

 ily of plaats. Leaves glossy green and the 

 flowers of the most exquisite beauty and 

 waxy texture. From pure white to crim- 

 son, in almost endless variegation. The 

 pure w r hite ones are generally prized above 

 the colored varieties. Their culture is 

 nearly related to that of the Azalea, but 

 • their success is more certain. Requires 

 shade and moisture throughout the hot 

 season. Their time of blooming is winter 

 and early spring. Requires a moderate and 

 uniform temperature w T ith as little artificial 

 heat as possible. 



When set with flower buds great care 



Camelia Japonica. 

 must be taken in watering— when left too 

 dry the buds are sure to drop. Prices, 12- 

 inch plants, $1.00 each; 16-inch $1.50; 24- 

 inch, $2.00; 30-inch, $2.50; 40-inch/$3.oo. 



CISSUS DISCOLOR. A highly colored 

 greenhouse climber of very rapid growth ; 

 1.5c. and 25c. 



CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. Urn 

 brella Plant. This is a. plant of the easiest 

 culture and a large specimen is as hand- 

 some as a Palm for decoration. It makes 

 a handsome pot plant. It will grow luxu- 

 riantly in water, and is therefore indispens- 

 able for aquariums or fountains. Try it. 

 Price, 15 and 25 cents each. Large plants, 

 50c. and $1.00 each. 



CINERARIA. Hybrida. These are 

 among the most gorgeous flowering plants, 

 ihe colors range through all the shades of 

 blue, violet, crimson, pink, maroon and 

 white. They are in bloom only until the 

 month of May; 25 and 50 cents." 



DAHLIAS. General Collection. Our 

 collection of this beautiful flower is un- 

 rivaled. We import annually all the new 

 varieties of merit, and none are retained in 

 our collection that do not come up to the 

 standard of perfect floAvers. It now em- 

 braces all the finest Show Flowers in culti- 

 vation. Strong plants. Price, 25 cents 

 each ; $2.50 per dozen. 



DRACENAS. We have a very fine col- 

 lection of this orniamental foliage plant con- 

 sisting of many beautiful and new varie- 

 ties, such as Terminalis, Lord Wolseley, 

 Imperialis, Hybrida, Lindenii, Fragrans 

 and many others. Prices, 25 to 50 cents, 

 $1.00, $2.00 and $3.00. 



FICUS. Repens. A plant suited especi- 

 ally for covering the walls, pillars, etc., or 

 outside decorations in the South, as it 

 clings to stone or wood work with the 

 greatest tenacity; 15c. each; $1.50 per 

 dozen. 



FICUS ELASTICA. India Rubber 

 Plant. A most hardv decorative house 



The Tarrytown Fern is unexcelled. 



