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ASPIDISTRA. 



E. 1 >rd writes the following especially for this book : 

 "The Aspidistra is the easiest of all the decorative plants to grow well. In- 

 I know of no other plant that will flourish with so little care. 

 a loamy soil and plenty of water, and it will ask for nothing more. 



The writer has a plant that has been growing in the same pot for about six 

 fl jich time not a particle of fresh earth has been given it. Its 

 , matted that it would be impossible to get the plant out of the pot 

 without breaking it. And yet this plant is in the best of health, and it is con- 

 tinually sending up new leaves. About once a month an application of fertilizer 

 has been made. This has been sufficient to keep the plant at work and in fine 

 condition in every respect Such a plant is more useful for many purposes than a 

 Palm. For veranda decoration in summer it is unexcelled. It is admirably 

 adapted for use in front of a grate in summer because of its low-, spreading 

 habit of growth. In the hall, at any season of the year, it will attract more atten- 

 - an almost any plant that can be grown there. It is never injured by insects. 

 I have never known it to be subject to any disease. Those who have ' no luck ' 

 /ther decorative plants ought by all means to try this. Simply keep it well 

 watered and fertilized and it will grow for anyone. I know no plant better 

 adapted to use in shady corners or places away from the light Indeed, it seems 

 ;11 at the side of a room opposite a window as it does near the glass." 

 Lurida .; -n-leaved. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1.00 each. 

 Lurida \ ariegata. A pretty variegated form, the foliage being striped v 

 be 73 cts. and £1.00 each. 



AICIBA. 



Kexford writes the following especially for this 

 book: 



• • This is a plant deserving a great deal more attention than it 

 receives. Its foliage is of the richest, glossiest green, thickly 

 ed with yellow. For hall decoration it is as attractive as 

 any Palm. In summer it makes a most charming decoratr 



- eranda. It does well in soil of good loam. I consider it 

 superior to the expensive Bay in decorative effect. It is one of 



properly cared for, in- 

 eauty as it becomes older and larger." 

 Japonica - trong busby plants, 12 inches high, 35 cts. each; 

 edmea plants hig " .'-.each; 2 feet high, $1.50 



each; 3 feet hig - -rach. 



ASTERS. 



SUPERB BRANCHING 



Thi ' •' the amateur, being 



of strong, robust habit, growing 2} feet high and bearing their 

 large Chrysanthemum-like flowers in August and September. 

 We can supply nice plants in May and June of the eight distinct 

 colo- 7. 60 cts. per doz. ; $4.00 per 100. 



CHINESE AZALEAS. 



These beautiful plants are deservedly popular for window and 

 conservatory decorations. The plants we offer comprise the cream 

 of the best European establishme- Each. Doz. 



Firstsize, 36 to45inchesin cir $1.50 $15.00 



Second size, 36 inches in cir 3-00 1O-0O 



Third size, 30 inches in cir $0. ~ " 



Fourth size, 24 inches in cir . 50 5.00 



in circumference, $4,00 each; $45-00 



BAY TREES LauM.-noWH. . 



P\ ramid=shaped. 





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3 feet .... 15 inches .... 



$ 3.00 



24 inches 



15 inches .... $ 3.00 



4 - 24 to 26 " .... 





30 - .- 

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24 " 







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. 10.00 



45 



10.00 



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12.50 



45 - 



30 to 32 12 50 



6 " . ... 32 to 34 •■ 



. 15.00 



45 • ... 



.34 to 36 " 15-00 



7 . • 40 " 



2 



45 " ... 



20.00 



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D TREES. 



Pyramid -shaped. 





Standard, or "Free-shaped. 



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OP STEMS. 



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..15 to IS - .. 



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20 to 24 inch* 



s . .12 to 14 inches. 



50 " ..18 to - 



. 5.00 



20 to 24 



.. 14 to 16 " .. 



54 - " ■ • 



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22 



22 21 " .... 4.00 



of attractive habit, 



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BLAKEA. 



Trinervia. A handsome shrub-like plant for the warm t 



•with dark green '. . _■ :-colored Bowers .■■ June 50 cts. 



BOIGAINVILLEA. 



Lateritia. A rare and distinct variety, of no value as a greenhorns-: 



where it can be planted out as m California, Florida or Louisiana, etc The flowers are 

 a peculiar shade of red and greatly admired. Stock limited. $3.00 each. 



Sanderiana. wering variety is very popular, especially a 



for Easter. It ag and rapid growth, and brilliant rosy-aim* ' '- are 



produce-] Early in March until midsummer; in feet, a plant will frequently flower 



the greater part of the year. 25 cts. each. 



William K. Harris. 5ne of the most beamtiful variegated foliage fl 



foliage being beautifully marbled, with creamy white on a dark green ground. These 

 markings are very decided, the proportion of the two colors almost ^equally - 

 Valuable for decorative purposes in or o. am. Strongplant- 



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