LOXG BROTHERS' AUTUMX CATALOGUE. 
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FLOWERING AND ORNAMENTAL PLANTS 
SUITABLE FOR POT CULTURE IN 
Fill, WINTER AND SPRING- 
IN THE WINDOW AND CONSERVATORY. 
A * preceding any variety or price signifies that plants of such varieties can only be forwarded by express, 
being too large lor mailing. Fh-ise Halt the Ittu prices at which VII offer stock at this stasort. 
Abutilon, Mcsopotnmicum, flowers scarlet yellow; of straggling, drooping growth, iHesopotnmi- 
enm varicgatn, one of the most beautiful plants we grow. Leaves lance-shaped; variegated and marbled 
with yellow upon deep green in a pleasing manner. Striatum (FLOWERING MATLB). Admirably adapted to 
pot culture. The flowers are about three inches in length, and arc orange, distinctly striped and netted with 
scarlet : foliage has the maple leaf shape, is clear and beautiful. Thompsnnii, similar to the above, excepting 
that the leaves arc distinctly variegated, mottled and marbled with bright yellow on dark green ground. This 
variety is one of our most valuable showy bidding and pot plants. Sautaua nihil, a free growing variety, 
with large white flowers : of dwarf stocky habit. All 20 cents each : $j.oo per dozen. 
Achryaalhcs, Aureus reticulata. The leaves of this variety are light green netted with golden yellow, 
and splashed with crimson ; a beautiful plant. Gilsouii, leaves striped with various shades of carmine, the 
stems of a deep shade of pink: growth dense and compact. Limleuii, an upright, dwarf grower, about 
one foot high, completely branched from the root. Leaves narrow lanceolate, of a deep, blood red color, reflect- 
ing varying tints of red and purple. All 15 cents each ; $2 per dozen. 
Agcrutlllll tlloxlcallUUl, an old, but indispensable, pot and border plant,. of free flowering habit. The 
flowers are lavender blue; should be in every collection. iUcxlcilnnm viirlegnllim. Much like the above, 
except in the color uf llu Ic ivjs, which arc vaiiegtte.l yellow and green. 15 cents each. 
* Af{uve Americana Variogala, striped leaf Century Plant. 75 cents each. 
Alyssnul Sweet. Exceedingly ornamental, aside of its many white sweet scented flowers ; drooper, valua- 
ble for put culture in winter. 20 cents each. 
Aaruba .Inponica (Gold Dusr Sllltuo). Leaves deep green, blotched or speckled golden yellow. 30 
cents each. 
♦Azaleas and Camellias. Price, for flowering plants, $1.00 anil upwards. 
Begonia. The Begonias, from their having, mostly, thick succulent leaves, arc admirably adapted to house 
culture in winter, as they hear the conditions of heat, light, etc., usually existing in our dwellings, remarkably well, 
being equal, in this re. peel, to any plant with which we are acquainted, excepting, perhaps, the Ivy. Also of 
great value (or conservatory culture. Some varieties are unequaled for YVurdian Cases. Argyroslyf;illu 
Veilcllii, leaves long and smooth, of medium size and light green color, thickly covered with small, clear, silvery 
markings; underside, ofa crimson color. Ilybridu milllliloi-ti, a remarkably neat and free flowering variety, 
with small, ovate, glossy leaves, and rosy pink blossoms ; excellent. SnuildCrSOUll (Colt.M. Bkgonia), one of 
the best flowering Begonias ; the flowers arc of a scarlet shade of crimson, borne in profusion during the 
winter months and throughout nearly the entire year ; leaves slightly edged with scarlet. Wrltonlensis. 
Comparatively new ; of great value for spring and summer bloom. The plant is exceedingly attractive and pro 
duces an immense profusion of beautiful pink buds and flowers. Zebrilia. thick leathery elongated leaves, of 
deep green color, striped with silvery marks, the underside being of dark crimson and red colors ; easily grow n, 
and exceedingly handsome either for pot culture or the Wardian Case. All 35 cents each. 
* llouvardia. Large plants of this valuable free flowering winter bloomer, in excellent condition, 50 cents 
each, of either Dnvidsonil, pure white: Klegnus, Vermillion red, or I.eiatillie, scarlet. We force these 
largely. Mailable plants of B. Jasiiiiiunides, pure white, 25 cents each. 
Calls. Mailable plants of either the dwarf or large growing varieties, 23 cent" each, larger plants (•) at 
rom 40 cents to $1.00 each. 
Carnations. Our slock of these valuable winter flowering plants is large and grown with especial reference 
to suitable development for flowering in the house or conservatory. The following varieties we find, by extensive 
experience, to be best for this purpose ; l?ilu'urdsii, large while, slightly shared with rose; a strong grower 
Eia I'arity, rich carmine ; very free bloomer. President Dcgran, pure white, large floret ; the best whito 
for general purposes. * Strong branched plants, 50 cents each ; $5.00 per dozen- 
Cactus. Numerous desirable varieties. 30 cents each. 
Cereus Grnndiflora (Night Blooming CkrI 1 -0. 50 cents each. 
Cliorozema Elcgon*. A plant flowering freely in any cool place during winter. Yellow crimson, pea 
shaped flowers ; holly-shaped leaves. 30 cents each. 
Chrysanthemums. Strong plants of this desirable free, fall flowering family, in five and six-inch pots, of 
all the leading varieties described in our Spring Catalogue. 40 cents each. 
Cytissus UaccnicHUS. 30 cents each. 
