NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS AND PLANTS. 
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FICUS ELASTICA 
This is u popular house jilant, aa it succeeds well with ordinary treat- 
ment, and its large foliage and erect form arc much admired. The plants 
require plenty of light, and should never be exposed to draughts, 
Sponge the leaves often to keep them free from dust. Strong plants. 
60c. 
FERNS. 
We are large growers of this class of plants and can furnish almost 
any variety. Their graceful foliage makes them very valuable for bas- 
kets, vases, etc. Price, 15e. each, $1.50 per dozen. 
CYNURA AURANTIACA. 
This is an cxccedinglv beautiful house plant, of very easy growth and 
elegant appearance. It will thrive under almost any and all kinds of 
treatment, and is hound to be a universal favorite. In style of growth 
it is very robust and upright; the foliajjc is large, oblong, and is of a j 
soft, velvety green character, veined bluish purple , the leaves, stems and , 
stalks are apurplish velvet; the entire pi ant is covered with a dov/ny-likc 
growth, resembling small hairs, giving the entire plant the appearance 
of being made of purplish blue and green velvet. Like the Begonia Rci, 
it docs not like water on the foliage. Stock limited. 10c. each. 
THE NEW GERANIUM "LOLO." 
Taking everything into consideration this is one of the loveliest 
double varieties ever introduced. The color is a tick dark crimson flow- 
ers, large and very double. It should be in every order. Price 20c. each, 
3 for 50e. 
nicely-formed round florets ; upper petals cream white, with a distinct 
salmon rose border; lower petals salmon rose, streaked with pure white; 
very free flowering, and produces fine trusses of its magnificent blooms, 
aoc. each. 
Conqueror.— A clear, bright scarlet ; strong grower, good bedding 
\;irietv. • 
Trop'hee. — Trtisses-.very large; delicate rosy flesh, tinted in the center 
with lilac, which changes to a very dark lilac. 
Vlotorien. Jardau.— Violet currant color; upper trusses marked dis- 
tinctly with capucinc ; trusses good size ; florets of fine form and very 
'aueea of the "West.— This is one of the best bedding Geraniums on 
the list. It grows verj' freely, and blooms in the greatest profusion. 
Color, light orange scarlet. 
Master Christine.— One of the finest pink Geraniums in cultivation ; 
:i free grower and great bloomer. 
Mad. Gluinet.— Pure white; elegant foliage and strong grower. 20c. 
Mary Hallook Foote.— Immense trusses of bright, pale salmon, with 
pure white eye. 
Oen. Orant.— A superb bedding variety, with very large truss and 
l)ril.liant scarlet flowers. 
Gen. Lee.— Blush white, carmine pink center; fine habit. 
Qen. Sheridan. — Dark scarlet, fine large trusses; dwarf habit and a 
urand bcddcr 
Kate Patterson.— Fine large flower ; orange and bufr. light center. 
No class of plants is more generally cultivated than ihe 
Geranium. A group of scarlet Geraniums is a dazzling sight 
from June to November. Wherever we go where plants are 
grown in any part of the civilized world, we find the Gera- 
nium. Plants intended for winter blooming should be grown in 
pots through the summer and not be allowed to blossom, 
r.eraniums to bloom well in thehouse require to be kept quite 
cool, and to have plenty of air. 
Price 10c. each, 6 for 50c, 13 for $1.00, 100 for $7.00, 
except where noted. 
DOT7BLE. 
Emerson, — Very large trasses of a delicate pink anil salmon 
color. 
Georfre Thorpe. — A grand bedding Geranium, immense 
truss of dazzling bright erirason. 
Guilliame Mang-elii. — An old, but elegant variety; upper 
petals rosy carmine, lower petals dark amaranth ; very free 
bloomer. 
Summit of Perfection.- A fine bright orange crimson; 
larf;e flower and truss. 
Scintillant. — Bright, dazzling crimson; very double; an 
elegant bedding variety ; dwarf habit. 
Gustav Weideman. — Plant short jointed and free-flower- 
ing ; a beautiful apricot color. ' 
Glory of France. — Carmine and white with carmine cen- 
ter; large flowers and trusses. 135c. 
GoefFrey Saint Hillaire.— Flowers and trusses very large, 
scmi-doume, very free and of splendid habit, dark cerise red 
shaded violet; a very fine and beautiful variety. 
Ii'Contable.— Of perfect habit, very free, large full double 
flowers of a beautiful bright rose color; an extra fine variety, 
M. Press.— Enormous trusses of well formed flowers, rosy salmon brightened carmine, 
Mt^JovisI -Trusses of immense size borne on long fnot-stalks, large semi-double florets, 
very bright salmon, flesh color at the center, bordered with creamy white ; fine. 
SINGLE VARIETIES. 
Souvenir de Mlrando. — Entirely distinct from any other variety known. It h.is 
SWEET SCENTED. 
The fragrant Geraniums are treasures. For making bouquets, and as a 
background for btitton-hole flowers, they are indispensable. The leaves 
are beautiful as well as fragrant. 15c each ; $1 .50 per dozen. 
Rose. — The old well-known variety ; two varieties, the coarse and fine 
cut leaf. 
Nutmeg. — An old and well-known favorite. 
Apple Scented. — Round, bright green leaves; very fragrant. 
BRONZE AND FANCY LEAVED. 
The leaves of the bronze Geraniums show the most beautiful shades of 
yellow and bronze or brownish red, the foliage being as handsome as 
ilowers. 15c. each ; $1.50 per doz. 
Marshal McMahon. — Ground color of leavesgolden yellow, marki il 
with a deep chocolate zone; flowers .scarlet. 
Prince Bismarck. — Golden yellow leaves, with a narrow chocoln 
IVY LEAF VARIETIES. 
Spauldillg*S Pet. — An excellent variety, of drooping habit and com- 
pact form; color, soft, cerise red. 
Oamille Flammarlon. — A beautiful variety, and a general favorit;;., 
with all lovers of the Ivy Leaf varieties. The flowers are large, full, 
cup- shaped and a deep rose color; very free flowering, and of vigorous 
growth. 25c. 
Jean d' Arc Flowers very large and double ; of the purest white; 
line, spreading habit, and free flowering. 
(iOI'DEK TKl-COLOR. 
GOLDEN TRI-COLOR. 
These are much prized for the beauty of their foliage, 
which is very handsome. They are very desirable for cul- 
tureiii the house or conservatorv. 25c. each, 3 for 50c. 
Mrs. Pollock. — Deep green leaf, with zone of bronze 
crimson, tinged scarlet <mi the edge, surrouuded by a bor- 
der of clear yellow. 
SILVER LEAF VARIETIES. 
This classhns marked leaves, the center being bright green 
and the edges silvery white. No plants make a better 
edging or border to a large bed. This is one of the tnost 
useful Geraniums, and mnkf an elegant plant for the house 
:is well as the garden. 15c. each, $1.25 doz., $7.00 per 
hundred. 
Mountain of Snow.— -V fine, strong grower: center of 
Ic.-if bright green, with a broad margin of pure white; 
V .stands the sun well ; flowers bright scarlet. 
Mad. Salleroi.— This is one ofthc finest and most beau- 
tiful little plants with which we arc accjuainted; dwarf, 
compact and bushv; rarely reaching a height of more than 
six inches; a thrifty healthy grower; leaves very small, of 
a peculiar clear green, edged with pure white. Very fine 
for massing or bordering. 
GBKANII'M. — MAD. SAUl.KROI. 
