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NEW CUPHEA-CUPHEA HYSSOPIFOLIA. 



This is a very pretty plant for house 

 or border, just introduced from Eng- 

 land. Its habit of growth is neat and 

 compact, the leaves are dark glossy 

 green — flowers bright lilac, and borne 

 in great profusion the year round — we believe it will be a general favorite. 

 Good sized plants, price 25 cents each. 



Cupliea Platycentra— Cigar Plant. — A very pretty border or house plant 

 with deep shining green leaves, and small tubular, bright scarlet flowers 

 tipped with white, bearing a fancied resemblance to a lighted cigar. 25 

 cents. The two cupheas for 40 cents. 



TENDER CLIMBING VINES. 



(For House Decoration.) 

 Cissus Discolor. — An elegant parlor climber, requiring a warm tempera- 

 ture; leaves beautifully shaded with dark purple, green and white, have a 



rich velvety appearance, much prized. 25 cents. 

 Passion Vine. — Variegated Leaved. — A very pretty climber, with dark, 



deep green leaves, dark purple on the under side, and broadly striped with 



light green, 25 cents. 

 Smilax — Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides. — This beautiful climber is, without 



exception, the most charming plant for window decoration ever introduced. 



The graceful beauty of its bright green feathery foliage is unequaled 20 



cents. 

 Wax Plant. — Hoya Carnosa. — This flne old favorite still retains its place as 



a very desirable House Plant, its large dark green, leathery leaves and 



beautiful waxen flowers are well known, 25 cents. 



JAPAN EUONYMUS. 



These are very pretty, neat growing evergreen shrubs, having thick glossy 

 leaves, they are of recent introduction and are considered a great acquisition, 

 very desirable for vases, rock work, and border planting ; they are hardy here 

 in protected situations. We offer the following fine varieties, price 25 cents 

 each. The set of four for 80 cents. 

 Silver Variegated Leaved. — Dark green leaves, distinctly marked with 



white. 

 Box Leaved. — Erect and regular growth ; very pretty, small dark green 



glossy leaves. 

 Variegated Trailing Euonymus, — This is of a trailing or creeping habit, fine 



for vases and rock work. Leaves are beautifully striped and blotched with 



pure white. 

 Large Leaved. — Large dark green leaves. Very handsome. 



BASKET PLANTS. 

 We offer a fine assortment of Basket Plants,, suitable for 

 ^Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, &c. ; 12 Choice Selected Varie- 

 ties FOR $1, sent post-paid ON RECEIPT OF PRICE. 



