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Genista Racemosa . 



One of the best Easter flowering plants, covered with bright yellow pea-shaped 

 lowers. Strong bushy plants, 5-inth pots. Each, 50c.; per doz., $5.00. In 

 ull bloom, ready April 1st, large bushy plants in 6-inch pots. Each, 75c. ; per 

 iOZ., $8.00. 



Hibiscus . 



■Ink Hibiscus Peachblow. This is one of the best free flowering Hibiscus. 



Flowers are double, 4-in., and of a charming rich, clear pink color, with a small 



deep crimson center, 

 lllneatUS. Large, very double vermilion scarlet flowers. 



ten. De Courtegis. The grandest of all single Hibiscus, bearing very large 7-in. 

 Ho%vers of a beautiful dazzling scarlet. 



. Per doz., 60c.; per 100, $4.00. 4 in pots, per doz., $1.50; per 100, $12.00, 



I Hydrangeas. 

 We have a fine stock of this popular plant in all sizes; the larger sizes are strong, 

 and 3 years old, with many branches. 

 . lortensis Rosea. This is one of the best introductions of recent date. It pro- 

 duces fine heads of blooms, the individual flowers being of great substance, of a 

 clear rose, gradually, as the white center disappears, developing into a brilliant 

 rose color. Strong plants, 2i-lnch pots, each, 10c. ; per doz., 75c.; per 

 100, $6.00. 4-iiu h i)ot plants, each, 50c.; per doz., $5.00. 6-inch pot plants 

 each, $1.00; per doz., $11.00. 

 Itaksa and ThOS. Hogg. Both large pink and white-flowering sorts. 



Each. Per doz. Per 100 



2-inch pots, rooted last fall $0.05 $0.50 $4.00 



4- inch pots, strong plants, 1 year old 25 2.50 15.00 



5- inch pots, many branches, 2 years old 50 5.00 40.00 



6- inch pots, many branches 60 6.00 40.00 



7- inch pots, many branches 3 years old 1.00 10 00 



iloon Vines. White and blue. Per 100, $4.00; 4-inch, per doz., $1.50. 

 Ausa Ensete. Strong plants in 4-inch pots. Each, 30c. ; per doz., $3.00 



NEW PETUN 



SPECIAIj. — We will have in bloom for Easter afinelotof Hydrangeas 

 in both pink and white varieties, large plants in 4,5,6,7 and 8-inch pots 

 with from 2 to 10 flower heads. Each, 50c., 75c., $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 

 and $3.00, depending on size of the plants. Get your order in early. 



Petunias. 



Purity, Grand New Double White. The finest white Petunia ever introduced. Easy 

 to grow, strong and stocky, never need any supports. Flowers are large in size, very 

 double, and finely fringed. Color, pure white without markings of any kind. Per doz., 



75c.; per 100, $6.00. 



Petunias, Finest Double Sorts. Propagated from cuttings and not seedlings. Pink 

 and Variegated White and Crimson. Per dOZ , 50c.; per 100, $4.00; or 100, in 25 



each of the above four sorts, for $4.50. 



Pansy Plants. 



In mixed colors; grown from our special mixture of International seed; none better. 



Per 100, $2.50; 1,000, $20.00. 



Pennisetum (Or Fountain Grass). 



BALL SHAPED SALVIA. 



Beautiful Ornamental Grasses, valuable as specimens on the lawn and undoubtedly 

 the plant to use as edging for a bed of Cannas, Caladiums or Hardy Ornamental Gras.ses. 

 Plants ready May 1st. 



Macrophyllum Atrosanguineum. This Crimson Fountain Grass has beautiful grassy 

 foliage, H in. wide, of a dark metallic, coppery-bronze color. Height, 4 ft., but can be 

 dwarfed to a height of 2 to 3 ft. by occasionally cutting back. Each, 15c.; 12 for 

 $1.00; 100 for $8.00. 



Ruppelianum. A beautiful variety of very fine grass-like foliage, growing about 2i ft. 

 high. 



Longistylum. Growing about 2 ft. high, producing long graceful white plumes; very 

 effective when used as a broder for Canna beds. Per dOZ., 75c.; per 100, $5.00. 



Poinsettia. 



From June to September we offer fine young plants in 2^-inch pots made from cut- 

 tings. Order early for this popular Christmas plant. Per doz., $1.00; per 100, $7.00. 

 A limited number of stock plants 1 and 2 years old. Per dOZ., $2.00. 



Rhododendrons for Forcing. 



We offer a fine lot of bushy, well-shaped plants of the choicest forcing varieties, about 

 18 to 20 inches high, 16 to 18 mches in diameter, with from 8 to 12 buds. Each, $1.00; 

 per doz., $10.00, We can furnish a limited number of these plants in bloom for Easter. 

 Each, $2.00. 



Vaughan's Novelty Salvias . iZ^H^TtoSlrk. 



pie. As free as Bonfire and as compact, with flowers of a reddish plum color, much lighter 

 aiui brighter than Maroon Prince. 

 Jlue Black. Bushy dwarf grower and very free; flowers very dark purple, almost black, much 



deeper than Maroon Prince. 

 Jail Shape. Its natural habit is so perfectly ball-shaped that it needs close observation to jprove 



I hat it has not been trimmed. Flowers bright, salvia scarlet. 

 jQlanumieaved. In scarlet flower and in compact habit it is exactly like Bonfire, but by a freak 

 i.f s|)orting it has narrow leaves like Jerusalem Cherry, giving it a very distinct appearance. 

 1 very one should secure this collection. We control the stock. Ready April 1st from 2i-inch pots. 

 Price, each, 15c.; doz., $1.25; per 100, $10.00. 

 3pecial Offer No. 433. One set of the above four for 40c.; five sets for $1.75. 



Salvia. 



iudubon. New Golden Leaved. It is entirely distinct from all variegated plants and should 

 pi ove a gem for bedding, filling of window boxes, etc. The plant is almost as vigorous in habit as 

 the common Scarlet Sage, but the rich deep green foliage is freely and irregularly mottled and 

 l)li)tched with creamy yellow, deepening to a rich bright yellow. Each, lOc; per dOZ., 75c. 



Mfred Bagueneau. Remarkable for its dwarf and compact growth and abundance of magnificent 

 spikes of red flowers, never attaining a height of over 18 inches. Per dOZ., 60c.; per 100, $4.00. 

 i 3t. Louis. A great improvement over any Salvia we have ever grown; beautiful flower spikes fully 

 15 to 18 inches long and 3 inches in diameter; earlier bloomer, being one mass of scarlet from July 

 to frost. Awarded gold medal at St. Louis World's Fair. Height 3 feet. Per dOZ., 60c.; per 

 100, $4.00; per 1000, $30.00. 



Verbena, Ellen Willmott. 



Of recent introduction and one of the most meritorious Novelties amongst the Verbenas. It 

 liffers widely from all other Verbenas, being the only one of erect habit, growing from 12 to 18 inches 

 n height and producing large heads of very showy, bright carmine flowers with a dark eye. 



\Vheii first shownin London and Continental markets, where it is highly appreciated, this Verbena 

 )roved to lie a ready money-maker. It makes a fine pot plant, is equally valuable as a cut-flower. 

 2ach, 10c. ; per doz., $1.00; per 100, $8.00. 



Verbenas. 2-inch pot plants, per 100, $2.50; seedlings from flats, per 100, $1.00. 



