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MATS CATALOGUE OF NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS AND FRUITS. 
Brugmansia. 
BBOWALLIA GIGANTEA, or Orange Tree Violet — A charming flowering 
plant that may be put to many useful purposes. The plant is a strong, 
compact, bushy grower, producing a profusion of florets about one to one ana 
one-half inches in diameter, of an intense indigo-blue, fully as intense as the 
Marie Louise or California violet. 15c each. 
BROWALLIA JAMESOOT, or Orange Violet.— An old but neglected plant, 
forming compact bushy heads, which, when tlie plants are in bloom, are covered 
with large violet shaped flowers of a bright orange color, giving it a rich golden 
appearance. 15c each. 
BRUGMANSIA (See cut.) One of the most beautiful plants of recent introduc- 
tion. The flowers are drooping, bell-shaped, of immense size, many of them be- 
ing a foot and over, in length and eight to ten inches in diameter. The color is 
creamy white, and it is very fragrant. A robust grower and a very free bloomer, 
it being no uncommon sight to see 20 to 30 of these immense blooms open at the 
same time. The bush attains a height of from three to five feet, can be grown 
outside in summer or indoors in winter. As it is quite tender care must be taken 
to remove it indoors as soon as frost appears. 20c each. 
CARNATIONS The great improvement, made in this class of plants the past ten 
years has been more marked than in any other. The old "Pinks" with small, 
dwarfish blooms, borne on weak, drooping stems, have been supplanted by a class 
of carnations of sturdy, robust habit of growth, bearing flowers from 2 to 4 inches 
in diameter, on strong, stiff, wiry stems, 18 to 36 inches long. We offer only those 
of recent introduction. Unless otherwise noted 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; ¥8.00 per 
100 by express. We can supply strong field-grown plants in September at 30c 
each, postpaid, or $2.50 per dozen by express. 
America.— Pure scarlet of soft shade. Flowers of large size, filled but not crowd- 
ed with petals. 
Armazindy. — Pure white, lightly penciled scarlet. Blooms of good size and fine 
form. 
G. H. Crane. — The bloom is full and double, of large size, finely fringed and deli- 
cately perfumed. The color is rich, clear, brilliant crimson. 
Ethel Crocker. — The flowers average 3 to 4 inches in diameter, and are borne on 
strong, stiff stems, have a strong, clove-like fragrance and are of a beautiful 
shade of pink. 
■Blooms large size, and of a delicate pink tint. 
Caladium Esculentum. 
Daybreak.- 
Flora Hill. — Bloom of large size and rather flat; pure white. 
General Maceo. — Ground color deep brilliant scarlet, overlaid with maroon, making one of the 
darkest and richest Carnations yet seen 
Genevieve Lord. — A bright, clear, exquisite shade of soft pink. 
The Marquis. — The stems are long and graceful, and the blossoms, which are of the largest 
size, are pure bright pink with no tracing of magenta or purple. 
Melba. — An early, free and continuous bloomer. Large pink blooms of perfect form, very fra- 
grant, borne on stiff stems. 
Morning Glory. — The very best of the light pinks. Color a delicate bright flesh pink. 
Mrs. Lawson.- — Flowers measure 3 to 4 inches in diameter, of a deep rich, cerise pink color; very 
fragrant. $30,000 was paid for the stock of this variety 3 years ago. 20c each. 
Mrs. G. M. Bradt. — The best variegated variety ever introduced. The flowers are of the largest 
size, individual blooms measuring 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Color, clear white, heavily splash- 
ed and streaked with red. 20c each. 
White Cloud. — The blossoms are extra large, of superb form and texture, borne on Strong, stiff 
stems and retain their form and freshness a long time after being cut and placed in water. 
Norway. — In color it is purest white, though slightly streaked with pink. The blooms are 2% 
to 3 inches in diameter, delightfully fragrant and keep a long time. 
Prosperity. — One of the largest carnations ever introduced, the blooms measuring 3% to 4 inch- 
es in diameter. The color is a pure white ground overlaid with shadings of soft pink, remind- 
ing one of the beautiful tints often seen in Azaleas. 20e each. 
Queen Louise. — This is a new white variety of large size, strong, wiry stems and vigorous, 
stocky growth. 
CARYOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS.— (Blue Spirea.) A beautiful Chinese plant of recent intro- 
duction. A vigorous, healthy grower, producing charming feathery flowers of a bluish lavender 
color in great profusion. The bloom remains fresh for several days after being cut. 15c each. 
CHINESE LANTERN PLANT. — A decided novelty in the plant line. The plant produces numerous large inflated husks, much 
the shape of Chinese lanterns, at first a beautiful green color, changing to a yellowish hue and then to brightest scarlet, and 
as they hang suspended among the green foliage they present a most novel and strikingly beautiful appearance. 15e each. 
-CALL AS.t— Little Gem. (See cut.) A dwarf growing variety similar to the old common white sort except in size. 15c each. 
Spotted Leaf. — Dark green leaves beautifully spotted with white. The flowers are white with a purple throat. 25c each. 
Slack Calla. — (See cut.) A remarkable variety producing velvety black blooms, with coal black spathe. 30c each. 
White Calla. — The old, well known variety. 20c each. The above set of 4 Callas for 75c postpaid. 
•CALADIUM ESCULENTUM, or Elephant's Ear. — (See cut.) A well known tropical plant bearing immense leaves of thick leath- 
ery substance. For large beds. on the lawn or as single .specimen plants, nothing is more beautiful or striking in appearance. 
Good sized bulbs, 25c each. Extra large, 50c each. 
•CANNAS No class of plants ever offered has grown in popularity like these. They are very effective for bedding on the lawn, 
and equally good when grown as pot plants in the house or conservatory. They commence blooming soon after being plant- 
ed out and flower profusely until stopped by frost. When well ripened by frost the bulbs should be carefully dug and dried 
and stored in a dry place in a temperature of 50 to 60 degrees. They multiply very rapidly and can be kept for years by ob- 
serving the directions given. They require a deep soil, enriched with well rotted manure, and should be watered freely. Our 
list embraces the best novelties and standard varieties; every one we recommend to our customers. 
Price, unless otherwise noted, 15e each, $1.50 per doz., postpaid; by express, $8.00 per 100. 
Varieties quoted at 20c each, $2.00 per doz., postpaid; by express $10.00 per 100. 
Varieties quoted at 25c each, $2.50 per doz., postpaid; by express 
$12.00 per 100. 
Extra Strong Plants. — We can supply strong pot grown plants 
12 to 15 inches high, for shipment May 15, customers' choice 
of colors, but our selection of varieties. These are fine for im- 
mediate effect on the lawn, as many of them will be ready to 
flower or in blossom when shipped. Priee, $2.00 per dozen, or 
$15.00 per hundred by express at purchaser's expense. 
CANNA BED COLLECTIONS. 
Collection No. 1. For a Bed 6 Feet in Diameter. 1 Austria 
15c; 4 Chas. Henderson, 60c; 10 Florence Vaughan, $1.50; 15 
plants for $2.00 postpaid, or $1.50 by express. 
Collection No. 2. For a Bed 9 Feet in Diameter. — 1 Alsace, 
20c; 6 Eldorado, 90c; 10 Mad Crozy, $1.25; 16 Florence 
Vaughan, $2.00. 33 plants for $4.00 postpaid, or $3.50 by ex- 
press. 
Collection No. 3. For a Bed 12 Feet in Diameter. — 3 Black 
Prince, 45c; 8 Burbank, $1.00; 15 Alphonse Bouvier, $1.88; 25 
Florence Vaughan, $4.00. 51 choice plants for $6 postpaid, 
or $5.50 by express. 
Calla, Little Gem. 
Admiral Dewey. — It is a medium strong grower, forming a com- 
pact bushy plant. The flowers are borne well above the foliage, '^Sjj^fPSSE 
are of firm texture and lasting quality; height 4 ft. The color 
is a rich crimson. 25c each. 
Black Calla. 
