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well branched plants of the above, expressly prepared tor winter blooming, in 4 or 5-inch pots (not mailable). 
50 cents each. Small mailable plants e 5 cents each : five plants for $1.00. 
Saxifraga Sarmentosa (Strawberry Geranium), a running strawberry-like plant of interesting growth, 
with striped and mottled foliage. 15 cents each. 
Smila.Y (Mvrsyi'iiylli'm AsparaGOIDES). One of the finest climbing plants for the window and conserva- 
tory, but particularly for the" latter, in cultivation, being esteemed or the exceeding grace and delicacy of the 
vine, and its beautiful glossy green foliage. Price 25 cents each. 
* Solatium PsciKlo-Cniisicum (Jerusalem Cherry), a pretty plant with dark green foliage and many 
bright red berries during fall and early winter. Plants strong in growth and fruit, 35 cents each. l'semlo- 
Capsicum, fol. var., is a beautiful variegated variety of the above. Mailable plants 55 cents each. 
Stcvia, Compacta, an early flowering variety of these easily grown winter blooming plants, with very 
compact large heads of beautiful pure white flowers ; continues in flower nearly all winter. Sl-vrata, a free- 
flowering variety, blooming most freely about the holidays. The flowers are pure white and .arranged loosely 
along the stem ; both varieties arc largely cultivated by all florists. Small plants of cither variety (will flower 
some) :o cents each. Strong plants (*) 50 cents each. 
Variegated Sweet Alyssum, a pretty variegated drooper, with white predominating over the green, and 
also producing white sweet scented flowers. 
Tradcscantliia (Wandering Jew), well known plants, of the easiest culture in the dwelling, and useful 
for cultivating in Wardian Cases. Vulgaris, green leaves. Kept-its A'ittttta, leaves variegated while and 
green, exceedingly pretty. Zebrina, red and green variegated leaves. All 10 cents each. 
Tinea major varlegata, an attractive drooping pot plant, the leaves of which are from one to two inches 
in diameter, and distinctly variegated green and while. 
•Violet, S«cet-scenlcd Neapolitan, nplant extensively forced in winter for its beautiful fragrant 
double flowers. Strong plants, grown especially for winter flowering, 40 cents each. 
PLANTS SUITABLE FOR CULTIVATION IN 
W1RDI1N CASES, w FERBERIHS* 
Could every amateur who cultivates a variety or plants in the house, in winter, realize the genuine advantage 
the Wardian Case principle of cultivating plants possesses, this appliance, in some form or another, would be much 
more generally employed. The case or cover should consist of a glass shade, such as can be procured at crockery 
and glassware stores, or one composed 01 panes of glass set in a frame work of metal or wood, and in either case, 
of sufficient height, say nine inches and upwards, lu accommodate the growth of the plants. It should be made 
to fit quite close to the receptacle in which the plants are planted, and will then secure for them a moist almos- 
pherc. free from dust and congenial to the growth of many plants, by occasionally ventilating it, no matter how 
dry the air in the room may be. It is well known that dryness of the air and dust are the most detrimental influ- 
ences which are met in plant culture in the house in winter. The plants in the following list being such as delight 
in moisture and shade, and also the Hyacinth, Tulip, etc., are peculiarly adapted to culture under a gla-.s case. 
Many other kinds, including such as arc especially grown for their flowers, can also be introduced, but these 
require a greater degree of light and more air, and arc. ordinarily, not considered su desirable. Wo can furnish 
glass shades by express at $2.00 each for 8J j-inch size (diameter), ami $3.00 each for the 10-inch size ; 110 extra 
charge for packing, which will be done in the most careful manner by packers of great experience. Their safe 
arrival is at the risk of the person to whom shipped. We can also furnish bases, for holding the soil for the 
plants, of terra cutlu ware, for cither of the above sized shades, at the prices we ask for the shades respectively. 
Several square ones are described under head of " Miscellaneous Goods." 
Achrjunlhcs GUsonll. All the varieties of this family which we describe t.n page 7 arc well adapted to 
cultivation in the plant case, but Ciltonii is the most attractive for the purpose. 
Begonia. The following varieties of IJegonia are among the very best of plants for growing under a glass 
case. Argyrostygmu Veitcbii, description and price given on page 7. Saunderaonll, description and 
price given 011 page 7. Silver Medal. This variety, belonging to the showy large leaf section, is uncuualcd 
among its kind for this purpose, or for pot culture. The plant is of vigorous, compact growth, and, unlike other 
showy leaf llegonias, can easily be propagated liy division. The leaves arc medium in size, averaging about four 
inches long and three wide : the ground color is silvery white, witli slight markings of deep green along the ribs, 
but only near the center and near the edge of the leaf. 30 ccnu each. Zeblinn, description and price given 
on page 7. 
Ccntratleuin Grnndiflora, elegant, elongated, narrow, green and crimson colored foliage, of changea- 
ble hue. Itosea, small fine leaves, of pretty form and color. 35 cents each. (*) Strong plants, 40 cents each. 
Coccoloba Plntyclnda. A pot, or ca-c plant, having a singular fern-like, angular and attractive growth. 
20 cents each. Strong 4-inch pot plants, not mailable, 40 cents each. 
Draccna. A family possessing great merit for Wardian Case planting. The leaves somewhat resemble 
in form those of Indian corn, except that they arc shorter and more stiff, with colors ranging from various shades 
of green to bright crimson and pink, striped with dark green. 50 cents to (*) $1.50 each. 
EraulUcnium. A family of plants with elegant variegated leaves. Price 30 cents each. 
