MISS MARY E. MARTIN, FLORAL PARK, NEW YORK. 



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s^cew crimson 

 Fountain beauty vine. ^ 



(Antigonon Leptopus.) 



This is a new climbiiiM- vine of striking and rem<ark- 

 able beauty, and is especially recoiu mended for the 

 South and Pacific Coast, where it will give immense 

 satisfaction. It is a strong, vigorous climber, suitable 

 for covering walls, porches, verandas, fences, etc., has 

 handsome foliage, and is covered for months at a time 

 with splendid clusters of bright crimson flowers, like flam- 

 ing red Wistaria. Those who liave seen it in bloom in 

 the South say it is the most magnificent flowering vine 

 they ever saw, and in parts of (.'entral America where it 

 abounds it is said to color the mountains with a blaze 

 of glowing crimson. It is certainly unequalled in bril- 

 liant beauty among climbing vines. As far north as this 

 the roots will need some protection tliiown over them in 

 shape of leaves, boughs, or coarse manure. 



Good Strong Roots, ISc.each; 

 2 for 35c.; $1.50 per doz.,iJost- 

 paid. Seed pkt., 5c. 



Astilbe Chinense. 



KJel:p Incarvitlea. ^eU'va.yu ^ ^ ^ 



A new hardy perennial plant, living over winter without any 

 protection.. It was"^sentto Paris from China by the Abb6 Delavay, 

 and immediately attra,cted attention on account of its immense Car- 

 mine and Rose Gloxinia -like flowers, blotched with yellow and brown 

 at the base. These flowers, which frequently measure 4 and 5 Inches, are 

 produced in immense numbers on stems 2 feet long. The plant in- 

 creases in beauty from year to year. 

 Seed pkt., 50 seeds, 15c. Large Flovrering Roots, 35c. each. 



e<w c4stitbe Chinense. ^ ,^ ^ ,^ ^ 



It is pronounced the finest "Astilbe" ever produced. The 

 immense yet graceful and airy sprays of a new delicate flesh color are 

 produced in immense profusion, literally covering the plants. The 

 handsome dnr/c-green foliage adds effective color for cutting purposes, 

 for which it will be grown extensively, owing to its delightful and long- 

 lasting fragrance; while as a shrub it is sure to find a selected spot in 

 every garden or park. 15c. each; 3 for 35c. 



