VAUGHAN'S BOOK FOR FLORISTS— CHICAGO AND NEW YORK 



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GREENHOUSE PLANT DEPARTMENT 



Unless otherwise mentioned plants in this list are from 2%-tncb. pots 



A LL shipments of plants are made from Western 

 Springs. III. and by Adams Express unless we have 

 positive instructions to the contrary, and we guaran- 

 tee safe arrival when shipped in this way. When sent by 

 any other method they travel solely at buyer's risk. On 

 some plant specialties we allow Express charges to Eastern 

 cities— ask us. 



Size Pots 



5 inch 



6 inch 



7 inch 



8 inch ... 



Araucaria Compacta 



Height W 



.14-15 in 4 i 



.16-18 in 4 i 



.20-22 in 4-5 i 



Each 

 .Si. 50. 



Doz. 

 ;15.00 

 18.00 



Araucaria Glauca 



Abutilon Savitsi 



This is one of the most beautiful variegated 

 foliage plants. Variegation pure white, the 

 white predominating, and in some cases a 

 great many leaves are entirely white. It is of 

 dwarf, compact growth and thrives well out- 

 doors, retaining its variegation in the hottest 

 sun. It is most admirably adapted as a border 

 for Cannas. Geraniums and other bedders. 

 Per doz.. 75c.; per 100 $5.00. 



Aucuba, 

 or Silver Spotted Tree 



A half hardy evergreen shrub with laurel- 

 like foliage of olive green spotted with bright 

 silver spots. A most useful plant for decora- 

 tive purposes, either as a pot plant or for the 

 porch and lawn in Summer. Strong. bushy 

 plants 15 to 18 inches high, each 50c. 



Aster Seedlings 



We offer'forSpringplanting. Branchingor 

 Semple Aster. Stocky grown seedlings from 

 fiats, in white, purple, lavender, red and 

 pink. Per 100, $1.50; ber 1,000. $10.00. 



Azaleas 



For Easter Blooming. We have a nice 

 stock all potted up of late flowering sorts in 

 Sizes from 16 inch to 24 inch crowns. Write 

 for list of varieties and prices. 



GARDENERS We shall be pleased to 

 render assistance to 

 our customers who may require garden- 

 ers at any time. We keep a register of 

 gardeners wno are seeking situations. 

 There is no fee. 



ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 



Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 



'y^E grow large quantities of this most useful 

 plant, which is now used so extensively by all 

 florists for filling fern pans, for which purpose it has 

 proven most valuable. We supply largely for bench- 

 ing for growing cut sprays. We offer an exception- 

 ally fine lot of thrifty plants in various sizes. 



Strong Seedlings.'from Flat s 



Per iOO. SI .50: per 1,000, S14.00. 



Asparagus Sorts 



MYRIOCLADUS An introduction from 

 South Africa and undoubtedly the most at 

 tractive species yet introduced. 'I'he plant 

 is of an almost erect habit of growth, produc- 

 ing fronds from two to three feet in length, 

 which, when just unfolding, are of a peculiar 

 and interesting metallic oronze from which 

 they change to a golden green. 

 Large specimen plants, 7-in pots. each.S5.00 

 Large specimen plants. 8-in pots. each. 7.00 

 Large specimen plants. 9 in pots. each. 10.00 



COMORENSIS A much stronger grower 

 than Plumosus. 



STRONG POT PLANTS 



Per doz. 

 ...S0.50 

 .. 1.00 

 ... 8.00 



Per 100 

 S 4.00 



Size Pots 



2 inch... 

 2'A inch... 



3 inch... 



4 inch... 



5 inch... 



$1.00 

 1.50 

 3.00 



Per 100 Per 1000 



S 3.00 J25.00 



4.00 35.00 



7.00 65.00 



12.00 O.OO 



2- inch pots 



3- inch pots 



4- inch pots 



DECUMBENS Produces vines 3 feet long 

 freely branched, clothed with very fine 

 bluish-green leaves. The vines are very dur- 

 able and for decorative purposes of great 

 value, 3-inch, doz .. . .81.25 



SPRENGER.II 



Araucaria Excelsa 



2% inch pots. 



3 inch pots. 



4 inch pots. 



5 inch pots. 



.S0..50 S 3.00 



. .75 5.00 



. 1.50 10.00 



. 2.50 30.00 



Size Pots Height 



6 inch 12-14 in. 



8 inch 22-24 in. 



8inch 28-30 in. 



Vhorls 

 .3-4 



Each Doz. 



.51.00 Sll.OO 



. 2.50 25.00 



. 3.00 30.00 



TENUISSIMUS 



