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I nrrl Pfn^anrf The New Hybrid Sweet 
l-oru fCn^dnce, Briar, or Eglantine. 
is acknowledged by all to possess one of the sweetest 
perfumes that nature has provided an(l its delicious 
scent is the object for which it is usually cultivated. 
These new varieties, now offered for the lirst time, are 
vast improvements iipon the old sorts. They are 
hybrids, between the common Sweet Briar and various 
*>ld-fashioned garden Roses, and are possessed of the 
following advantaKCs: The foliagre of every one of 
them is as sweetly scented as the common Sweet 
Briar. The flowers, which are borne in wondrtjits pro- 
fusion, are varied in color from white, through several 
shades of pink, to very dark red or crimson. The 
plants are perfectly hardy, even in very bleak and ex- 
po.sed positions, hardier in fact than the common 
hedge-row briar. For vi^or of svow..h there is scarce- 
ly anything in the ro.se world to equal them. Plants 
three years old have now many shoots on them that 
rise to the height of twelve feet. These, with a slightly 
outward bend and clothed with Howers of exquisite 
tints, produce a gorgeous effect not easily forgotten by 
any who have seen them,. The buds are the most 
graceful, sweet and delicate objects imaginable. The 
liowcrs are single, or semi-double, and this adds light- 
., ,j 1. J .J J. , , , ness and elegance to their beauty. Rouble flowers in 
Ike conditions would be decidedly heavy and out ot place. After the flowers are over they are followed by bright (carlct seed pods or 
hips," in great numbers, which, nestling among the deep green, scented foliage, make the plant delightfully omanicotal till quite late in the 
utumn. In planting these New Hybrid -Sweet Briars plenty of room should be given them, as they are strong, vigorous growers, and look 
uuch better if planted so that the branches of one do not cross those of another; the best position undioubtedly, is standing out singly on a 
awn where the long graceful branches have a splendid effect. On no account should thev be pruned at all unless it be to remove some branch or 
tranches thai, look unsightly, or which for _ . 
New Otaheite Dwarf Orang^e. 
T-OKD PbNZANCB' -Swebt Bkiak. 
omc reason it may be desirable to remove. 
:f pruned like other roses they grive few 
ir no blossoms. Each plant should have a 
rood stake four or five feet high and ■ one or 
wo of the principal shoots may be tied to it 
0 prevent the plant from being blown over by 
ough winds, but the branches look best if 
llowed to hang gracefully and naturally. 
AMY EOBSART— Kose. 
ANNE OF aiERSTEIN— Crimson. 
BBENDA— Blush-White. 
LADY PENZANCE— Copper. 
LORD PENZANCE— Fawn. 
ROSE BRADWARDINE— Pink. 
WeofFar strong 2-year old plants only at 
5c each postpaid, or $3.00 per doz. by 
zpress. 
-orget-ne=Not— The Gem. 
new and de ided acquisition to the class of 
1 ard J' Herbaceous Blooming Plant?. It forms 
onipact bushy plants which blossom contin- 
'jusly during the winter when grown in pots 
1 the house. As an outdoor bloomer in the 
tinimer it is equally profuse, being continually 
% Ilower the entire" season and until killed by 
ost. The blossoms are of three shades, white, 
elicate pink aud i>alc blue, borne in long 
rays and are particularly valuable for cut- 
ng. Plants are perfectly hardy, withstand- 
g the lowest tempernttires without protec- 
on. Price 25c each or $2.50 per doz. 
-antana— rirs. flcKinley. 
HE WEEPINa liANTANA— The plant is 
very rapid growth, and graceful drooping 
ibit, with lovely dark green foliage, prq^uc- 
g a cluster of flowers at each leaf. The 
)wcra are a most delicate, clear, brilliant 
sy lilac color; entirely distinct from anv 
;her flower we have ever seen. To produce 
le best results use a tub or any large vessel 
■"at will hold from four to six gallons of soil, 
hen planting press the soil firmly about the 
ots ; water irequcntly after planting. To 
oduce quick results a half dozen or more 
ants should be planted in the vessel, al- 
otigh a very pretty basket can be grown 
Forght-Me-Not — Thr Gem. 
Among the new varieties of oranges that 
have been recently introduced from Japan 
and other countries, there is one dwarf iree- 
floweriag variety, which is suitable for pot 
culture, and which with anyone proves one 
of the most desirable pot plants it is possible 
to possess. We refer totheJapaneseOtahcitc. 
While it will grow three or four feet high and 
branch freety, it is not an uncommon thing 
to see little cutting plants five or six inches 
high full of bloom and even bearing « ne or 
two medium-sized oranges. The fruit at its 
best is not more than half the size of an 
ordinary orange, but is very bright and 
beautifiilin color, delicious in quality ; but it 
is for its flowers more than its fruit which 
commends it to general cultivation. When 
it blooms it is so full that it seems to be aU 
flowers. The pure waxy -white blossoms emit 
a delicate yet powerful fragrnnce. which is 
surpassed by no other flower. Price 26c ea 
Double Begonia Vernon. 
New extraordiuary bedding plant. 
Without any question the finest bedding 
plant that has ever been introduced, and one 
that is goii!g to be used by the thousand in ^ 
every garden. Bv ry one is acquainted with 
the merit of Begonia Vernon, of which this 
grand novelty has the snme characteristics, 
with the -dditional merit of having the flower 
double, keeping much longer in perfection and 
being produced in great profusion. After ex- 
tensive trials we can recommend it as the 
finest bedding plant ever introduced. Price 
30c each. 
The Porto RIcan Coleus. 
A fine purple foliagre plant. This is in- 
deed a great acquisition and sure to become 
very popular, both as a pot plant and lor 
beddinp purposes. The leaves, which are 
about 6 inches long and 2 inches wide, are 
beautifully Tariejjated with a deep metallic 
purple, shaded with a bright r'-se and mar. 
gined with light jjfreen. The flowers are violet 
blue. Price 15c each, $1.50 per doz- 
m a sinRle jplant. 'it is also very valuable for mixing with other plants in vases, etc. 
c each or $1,00 per doz. 
Price 
'rimula Forbesi or Baby Primrose. L*^" 
new and distinct variety 
- — d one of the most wonderfully pro. 
c bloomers we have ever grown. The i^ant begins to blossom when it is not over two inches in 
Ight and flowers continuously throughout the entire year. The flowers are of medium size, pink- 
in_ white, borne on long stems and remain fresh a long t me after being cut and placed in water. 
18 valuable for bouquets and dcsien work. The plant is of dwarf compart growth, the foliage 
,ean and free from disease and insects. We consider it one of the most valuable plants of recent 
ptroduction. Price 20c each, or 3 for .50c. 
^rimuia CihcnnicSt Cintntiiflnrst Another charming novelty of the Primrose 
I IWIUIct V7UCUlIIC<t. Vjr<tnUlllOra. family. It is a. strong compact grower, form- 
igimmensc clumps of beautiful green loaves, from which rise tall and graceful stems bearing aloft 
>rge fringed flowers of a delicate pink linge. It is a profuse and continuous bloomer and like the 
orbcsi the." remain fresh a long time after being cut' and plac.'d in water. Price 25o each or 
for 60c. 
^^■^linja CAtnet This variety is a chance seedling discovered by us two Years ago 
. " v^vmvi,. in a collection of plants grown from the best imported double seed, 
ecognizing its merit, we carefully guarded the single plant, propagating as many plants as pos- 
ble, until today we have several thousand fine plants of this choice variety, which we offer our 
istomers for the first time. The plant is a verv vigorous robuit grower, standing r^ ugh usage 
ctter than any petunia we have ever Krown. It is a wonderfully free and prolific bloomer. The 
owers last a long time on the plant atid are very handsome lor cut blooms, lasting lor several 
ays wh n placed in water. The blooms, which arc of the largest si»e. are of a deep ricii royal 
iurnle, each petal delicately edged with pure white. Price, 20o each, or 82. OO per dozen, 
ijostpaid. ^ 
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Baby Primrose. 
