Our plants are grown under tlie "cold system," thus gi^dng them the firmness of texture and abund- 

 ance of roots to enable them to stand shipping well. This insures strong, thrifty stock far superior to 

 that sent out by some firms who force their plants in overheated houses. Unlike many seedsmen who 

 catalogue plants and bulbs, we do not have to depend on the open market for them, have them shipped 

 from a distance and then repacked by inexperienced help. On the contrary, otir plants are taken directly 

 from the pots, packed and shipijed the same day, the roots being disturbed as little as possible and not 

 allowed to dry out. 



We have given the packing of plants ottr careful attention and study for years and are constantly im- 

 proving on our methods, until we have no hesitancy iu saying that our methods of packing and shipping 

 i:)lants are the best in the world. 



PLANTS BY EXPRESS — While plants can be safely sent by mail and our guarantee accompanies all such 

 •shipments, we would advise all customers ordering plants to have them sent by express. The cost is. a 

 trifle more, but our patrons are amply repaid by receiving larger and stronger plants, and we always 

 include extras more than sufficient to cover express charges. 



All plant orders will be mailed as soon as possible after receiving them , weather permitting:. "With our 

 cold winters, however, it is oftentimes unsafe to ship an.y plants before March 1st. Not only will the 

 plants arrive in better condition if shipped at that time, but tiiej'- will be much larger and stronger than if 

 shipped earlier, so that customers will lose nothing by waiting. If, however, our customers desire their 

 plants immediately we will comply with their wishes in the matter as soon as we think it safe after re- 

 ceiving their orders. All plant and bulb orders are filled from our greenhouses and will be mailed in separ- 

 ate packages from there and not with the seeds. 



jCjripjpj With all orders for plants we send our booklet — ^The A B C's of Successful Floriculture, con- 



* <*— <• taining many valuable hints on the care and culture of house plants. 



iEXTRA PLANTS— While we do not offer discounts on plant orders we will give extra plants free of charge 

 in all orders, whether sent by mail or express. The prices named by us are as low as good plants can be 

 sold at. Our stock is well grown, carefully packed, and guaranteed to reach destination in good condi- 

 tion. We prefer to sepd out stock that will give satisfaction rather than offer big discounts and send out 

 puny plants that will never be thinftj'^. 



IMPORTANT — Plants sent by mail have but little soil left on the roots and should receive careful atten- 

 tion on their arrival. If they appear wilted, place them in luke warm water for fifteen or twenty 

 minutes. This will greatly revive them. They are guaranteed to reach our customers in the United 

 States in a perfectly healthy, living condition. If they do not, and we are notified immediately on their 

 arrival, we will replace free of charge any that do not show signs of life on arrival. After arrival at 

 destination in good condition our responsibilit3' ceases. All plants will be sent by mail, postpaid, un- 

 less otherwise noted in our catologue or customer instructs otherwise. If sent by express the customer 

 will pay express charges. Please note that we guarantee the safe arrival of all plants sent by mail to any 

 point in the United States, provided the above conditiorts are complied with by the customer. 



ABUTILONS. 



(Flowering Maple.) 

 Very showy, decorative, free growing, soft 

 wooded shrubs, having leaves similar to the maple, 

 with graceful, bell shaped flowers. They succeed 

 best in a soil composed of equal parts of turfy loam, 

 peat, leaf mould and some gritty sand. They re- 

 quire an abundance of water, isc each unless 

 otherwise noted 



INFANT EULALIE— Flowers extra large, perfect 

 form and a clear satinj' pink. 



GOLDEN BELLS— Blooms a deep, rich, golden yel- 

 low. A very free flowering sort, loc each. 

 :SAVITZII— Large deep green foliage with a broad 

 white margin, not unlike the silver leaf Geraniums. 

 .'SOUV DE BONN— (See Cut.)— The most attractive 

 ■of all the Abutilons, having dense, green, maple 

 ishaped leaves, distinctly bordered creamy white. 

 ■The flowers are bright orange veined with crimson. 

 .'SPLENDENS— A beautiful deep red variety. A pro- 

 fuse and continuous bloomer. loc each. 

 THOnPSONI PLENA— Golden spotted leaves. Doable 

 orange colored blossoms. Yery distinct and 

 pretty. 



ACALYPHA SANDER!. 



{Chenille Plant.) 

 tSee Cut.) The plant is of branching habit, 

 liealthy foliage and the flowers are most remark- 

 :able. The flower spikes which appear in pairs from 

 the axils of the leaves, grow from two to three feet 

 In length. Thej' are of bright crimson color, droop- 

 ing and tnixing among the green foliage with 

 charming effect. For bright and curious effect it 

 lias no equal. It grows as easily as a coleus, and 

 blooms continuously throughout the year, 

 asc each. 



ALBI2Z1A. 



A beautiful plant from Persia, which produces 

 clusters of rose colored, tassel-like blossoms borne 

 on long stems well above the foliage. 15c each. 



THE WONDERFUL AIR PLANT. 



(See Cut.)— This novelty of the plant world will 

 grow under all conditions, either in soil, water, or 

 from exposure to the air in a moist place. The 

 blooms are of curiotis formation and are produced 

 very freely the entire year, making it particularly 

 desirable for house culture and in nooks and cor- 

 ners where ordinary plants would not thrive. 

 15c each. 



ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 

 Climbing Lace Fern. 



A most beautiful ornamental climbing plant for 

 house culture. The leaves are a very deep green 

 color, of fine lace-like texture, which remain green 

 and fresh a long time after being cut. It is of 

 climbing habit and can be easily trained to any de- 

 sired shape or form of ti-ellis. The plants which we 

 offer have been grown cool, thus providing them 

 with an abundance of tuberotts roots which will 

 throw up strong, feathered foliage of the most 

 beautiful character. Strong plants 25c each. Large 

 plants, by express, 50c and $1.00 each. 



ASPARAGUS SPRENGERL 



A very handsome trailing plant of recent intro- 

 duction. Of very free and vigorous growth, pro- 

 ducing sprays of beautiful green, feathery-likefoliage 

 4 to 5 feet long. These remain green a long time 

 after being cut, and are very useful for bouquets, 

 wreaths and sprays. It is admirably adapted for 

 hanging baskets in the house, as it thrives in a dry 

 atmosphere in almost any position. It grows free- 

 ly the entire year, and produces small, white, star 

 shaped flowers which are soon followed by bright 

 red berries. 25c each. Stronger plants, by express 

 50c, 75c and $1.00 each. 



AIR PLANT. 



