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AGAPANTHUS. 



UmbellatllS (Blue Lilv of the A T ile). A splendid ornamental plant, bearing 

 clusters of bright blue flowers on long flowerstalks and lasting a long time in 

 bloom. A most desirable plant for outdoor decoration, planted in large pots or 

 tubs on the lawn or piazza. 



— AlbuS. A white-flowering variety. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. One of each, 25 cts. 



AGERATUM (Floss Flower). 



One of the best of bedding plants; always in bloom. 

 Blanche. Dwarf, compact white. I Princess Pauline. Blue, white centre. 



flont Blanc. Large flowered white. | Stella Gurney. Bright blue. 

 10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz. ; §6.00 per 100 



ALLAMANDA. 



Hendersoni. A strong-growing variety, well suited for 

 or supports of a conservatory, or for training on a trell 

 flowers. 



Williamsii. This handsome variety is entirely dis- 

 tinct from all others, being quite dwarf and form- 

 ing a compact bush with trusses of bloom at every 

 point. The flowers are 3 inches in diameter, of a 

 very rich, yet delicate tint of yellow, deliciously 

 scented; a fine plant for the window garden or 

 .conservatory. 



25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. 



ALOCASIAS. 



Beautiful subjects for the warm conservatory, with 

 showy, ornamental foliage; invaluable as exhibi- 

 tion plants. 



Argyrea. Foliage deep green with silvery white r 

 ribs and veins. §1.50 each. 



Illustris. Excellent to grow in connection with 

 fancy-leaved Caladiums, or for planting out of 

 doors in a shaded position. Foliage dark green, 

 clouded with velvety blue-black. 25 cts. each; 

 §2.50 per doz. 



Lowii. A rare variety with olive-green foliage and 

 silvery markings, the reverse side rich purple. 

 §3.00 each. 



Zebrina. Foliage dark green, stems light green 

 with zigzag bands of dark green. §2 50 each. 



Aurea nana. 



growing on the pillars ||L_ 

 is; large golden-yellow &i^- 



Agapanthis. 



AL.OYSI A (Lemon Verbena). 



Citriodora. Well-known popular, fragrant favorite. 

 10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz. 



ALTERNANTHERA. 



Bright foliaged plants of dwarf habit, much used for 

 carpet bedding. 



Bright yellow foliage. 



Jewel. A new large-leaved bright 



crimson. 

 Paronychioides Major. The best 



of the bright red varieties. 

 Rosea nana. Dwarf, rosy-crimson 



foliage. 

 Versicolor. Olive, crimson and 



chocolate. 

 10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz. ; §6.00 

 per 100. 



AXrYSSUM (Sweet Alyssum). 

 Little Gem. The dwarf white variety 

 so much used for edging. 75 cts. 

 per doz.; §6. (.10 per 100. 



AMASOXIA. 



Amohphophallus Rivieri. 



Allamanda Williamsii. 



PuniceilS. A greenhouse shrub of 

 easy growth with yellowish flowers 

 and bright red bracts, which remain attractive from January to April; 

 should be grown in rather small pots. 50 cts. each. 



A5IORPHOPHALLIS. 



Rivieri. Particularly handsome plant for growing either in clumps or 

 as a solitary specimen. Should be planted in May in warm, sunny sit- 

 uation in extra rich soil; the flowers appear before the leaves and rise to 

 a height of 2 feet and resemble a gigantic black Calla. This is soon fol- 

 lowed by the massive tropical-looking leaves, supported by thick, beau- 

 tifully marbled stems. Large bulbs, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



ANTHERICIM. 



Vittatum Varlegatum. A most desirable vase or window-box plant; 

 long, narrow green foliage, edged with white. 15 cts. each; $1.5f> 

 per doz. 



ANTIRRHINIM (Snapdragons . 



Popular plants for bedding and of special value for cutting. The stock we 

 offer has been grown from a select strain. Ready in May. 10 cts. 

 each; §1.00 per doz. ; $6. 00 per 100. 



APHELANDRA. 



Roezlil. A pretty hothouse plant, with silvery-green foliage and showy 

 terminals pikes of bright, red-bracted flowers, produced principally during 

 the late autumn. 25 cts. each. 



Read the MISCELLANEOUS HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR AMATEUR FLORISTS on page 115. 



