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



f roions* ^ ^ ^ 



^^ Nothing can excel the beauty and 

 richness of coloring that is found in this 

 class of plants. They are beautiful as pot 

 plants for the conservatory, making hand- 

 some specimens for decorative and exhi- 

 bition purposes, and are now used exten- 

 sively as bedding plants, for which pur- 

 pose they are exceptionally well adapted. 

 They should be planted in full sun in a 

 position Avhere they can be liberally sup- 

 plied with water, which develops the 

 most wonderful colorings in the foliage. 

 Undoubtedly the most interesting and 

 showiest bedding in Philadelphia parks, 

 the past few years, was made with this 

 plant. 



Finest sorts, with high-colored foliage, 

 25c. each, 3 for 60c., $2 per dozen. 



Croton. 



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' cj? r 4- *e These are magnificent plants, of noble and majes- 



^ yc^S i\e'VOLUt3., t^ tjc habit, and most impressive. They are probably 

 (Sago Palm.) the most valuable decorative plants grown, both for 



lawn and house decoration ; their heavy, glossy, deep green fronds resist alike the 

 gas, dust and cold to which decor?tive plants are frequently exposed. I offer dor- 

 mant stems, imported direct from Japan, all sound and in good order. Place the stems about one-third to one-half in a 

 pot that is about an inch larger than the stem all around. "As you fill in the dirt use a piece of lath to pack the soil as 

 hard fis you can. Use a soil that will firm hard. 



Stems, -IX to 1 pound each, 30c. each, 2 for 50c. Larger stems, SOc. each. 



f^ocos Weddelia-na.. ^ ^ 



^^ The most costly and aristocratic of 

 all palms. 



This exquisite plant is used for the most 

 refined occasions and purposes. Used for 

 centers in the most elaborate floral designs. 

 For" table, mantel and jardinieres, as well as 

 for the window and hall. Grows easy and 

 never gets out of shape or color. Never 

 offered so cheap. 



Nice plants, 8 to 10 inches high, 30c. 



Larger plants from 4-inch pots, 50c, 



Latania Borbonica. 



Tiie true palm=leaved 



palm. 



TTilifera, Palms 

 •'• ^ from Seed* 



This popular Palm is 

 more easily and quickly 

 raised from seed than 

 any other. Plant the 

 seed in pots or boxes ; 

 water well and keep in a 

 warm place until the 

 plant is 3 or 4 inches 

 high, then pot off in 

 good soil. 



Ptk. 10 seeds, 6c. 

 Special Offer. 



One each of the three 

 Palms on this page for 

 60c,, postpaid. 



J aiania. 'borbonica. «^ ^ 



This is the true Palm-leaved 

 Palm, from which the leaves are 

 taken for our fans. This variety is 

 always good and in great demand. 

 It has a decided tropical effect and 

 withal is very hardy; will stand all 

 kinds of treatment. 



Fine thrifty plants, 20c., 3 for 50c. 



SOc. and $1 plants by express. 



Washmgtoma Fihfera Palm. 

 "VXTashingtonia, Fitifera Palm, ^ ^ ^ ^ 



^ This plant needs no petting or skill to grow. It flourishes with 



any treatment in any location in the house, porch or outside. The leaves 

 are fan-shaped, beautifully cut and draped with a silk-like filament. This 

 is also the easiest palm to grow from seed we have, no trouble whatever, 

 and you soon have a magnificent plant. Seed sure to grow, 

 Strong plants, 1 5c, each, 2 lor ^5g, 



