Palsies. • 
The Pansf is a popular flower witii boih 
florists and amateurs. giWiig abundance of 
bloom until after severe frosts, enduring 
our hard' winters with safety and greeting 
us in the earliest spring with a profusion c,f 
bright blossoms. It will flower better in 
the middle of the summer if planted when- 
it is somewhat shaded from the hot sun, 
and especially if furnished with a gooi 
supply of water, but in almost any situatior 
willgive fine flowers in the spring and au- 
tumn. Nothing can be more effectivt- 
whether grown in beds, ribbons, groups, 
or interspersed among other plants in tlu 
border. It is also admirably adapted foi 
pot culture for the decoration of the c<mser- 
vatory during the winter and sprin.i; 
months. Mixed colors. Price loceach ; 75c 
per doz. 
Pysiar^tl^iis All>iis. 
A climbing plant of very rapid growtli, 
and attains a great degree of perfection i:: 
this climate. Two or three plants in a box 
or bed will- soon envelope their support 
with an intricate mass of foliage, studded 
with its star-shaped white flowers. It is 
sometimes called the cruel plant, from the 
habit of its flowers closing down upon any 
insect that disturbs them. It is also ele- 
gant for basketsand vases. 15c. each; $1.50 
oer doz 
ppiii)tila. 
(CHINESE PRIMROSE. 
Few house plants afford better satisfaction than this. It i 
to be kept cool, a north window suiting it best. Care should I 
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in watering that no water fallson the buds, as it causes them to rot. In 
the summer they can he turned out into a shady border. The plants 
should be divided if wanted for the next winter, put into small pots 
and kept shaded until well rooted ; then as they grow, repot, using a 
size larger pot We offer single varieties only. 250. each. 
Passioi^ Flo^Vers. 
A beautiful class of rapid growing, climbing plants, well adapted 
for house culture in winter, or for training over porches, etc., during 
summer. 
Constance El llott— This new hardy 
Passion Flower is an elegant 
climbing vine. Commences to 
bloom when quite small, and con- 
tinues during the season. The 
flowers are large, remarkably 
handsome and attractive, and 
highly perfumed. Color, pure 
ivory white, with raised center. 
Hardy in open ground if given a 
light covering of leaves or litter 
during winter. Makes a fine win- 
dow plant and is valuable for 
cemetery, etc. 
Passlflora Empress Eugene- 
Purple, and white renter ; very 
l.'irge folia,gc. 
Passlflora Coerulea— lllue. 15c. i-assiflora Constance eluott. 
