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This beautiful plant is a hybrid between the Hibiscus and Abu- 

 tilon. It combines some of the characteristics of both, having 

 leaves like the Abutilon and flowers resembling in form those of 

 some varieties of Hibiscus, though very much finer, while in its 

 manner of growth it is more spreading than either. The flowers 

 are 5 or 6 inches across, opening flat or saucer-shape, and in color a 

 clear, bright canary-yellow, with a black centre, which greatly 

 heightens the effect. The plants begiu blooming while quite small, 

 and flower constantly, whether in pots in the window in winter or 

 bedded out in summer. The flower has such a peculiar beauty com- 

 bined with its great size, and forms such a striking contrast with its 

 deep green leaves, that it catches every eyo. From the interest 

 which it has already created, it is safe to predict that it will become 

 a very popular flower. Per pkt., 10 cts. 



Petunia, Giants California 



ACALYPHA SANDERIANA. 



The Sensational Plant of this Century. 



It is stated that when the introdccer, Mr. Sander, of St. 

 Albans, exhibited this plant at the lamousGhentExhibition, 

 he was actually and literally embraced by his colleagues; 

 and that the plant was the sensational feature oTtbe event. 

 Its advent in this country haa been not less exciting, and 

 wherever shown the plant has drawn crowds to see it. The 

 Garden, which gives a handsome colojed plate of it says : 



" The great charm of thisnovelty isitsloiig,drooping, tail- 

 like flower spikes, attaining a length of over twenty inches 

 and the thickness of a thumb; whilst in color they are a vivid 

 crinasoii aad in consistency they resemble the plush-like 

 fabric known as chenille. They last a long time in perfection, 

 forming really wonderful examples as decorative specimens. 

 It is a gardener s plant par excellence, as it grows freely, is 

 practically always in flower and of the easiest cultivation." 



There is not another plant that will be so ex- 

 tensively grown for years to come, nor one that 

 will prove as interesting and satisfactory to the 

 grower, inasmuch as the smallest plants even 

 show their wonderful flowering spikes at every 

 leaf The brilliant crimson shows in vivid con- 

 trast with the bright green of the foliage; and 

 large specimens actually bear hundreds of the 

 flower-spikes at one time, a fact almost beyond 

 belief. 



It grows as rtadily as a Geranium, prefers a 

 warm, sunny place, plenty of water, rich Scil. 

 Pinched back occasionally, the plant remains of 

 dwarf bush form ; allowed to grow naturally, it 

 can be used as a climber, and as such one can 

 well imagine what a grand sight these longhanging 

 "crimson cat-tails" must present. Plants by 

 mail, postpaid, 50 cts.; 5 plants, $2.00. 



PiCONIES. 



Extra fine large clumps. Finest varieties. 

 Double Pink. Each, 20 cts.; per doz., $2.50 

 Double White. " 2) " " 2.50 

 Double Red. " 20 " " 2.50 

 Double Mixed. " 15 " " 2.00 



NEW PETUNIA. 



GIANTS OF CAI^IFORJilA. 



This grand Petunia bears enormous flowers, 

 frequently 5 inchfs and over in diameter, of the 

 most beautiful colors and markings, from the 

 lightest to the darkest tints in blues, reds, and all 

 the shades. All the flowers are exquisitely 

 fringed with deep throat and diversity of veinings 

 in the throat, many having a clear yellow throat, 

 while others have a deep black one. Some of the 

 flowers are handsomely striped and blotched, and 

 for a handsome show in the garden this Petunia 

 cannot be excelled. Pkt, 10 cts.; 'S packets for 

 2t cts. 



