GROWN BY THE FAMOUS COLD SYSTEM. 
Our plants are jjiovvn under the "cold system," thus giving them the firmness of texture and abund- 
ncc of roots to enable them to stand shipping well. This insures strong, thriftv stock far superior to 
lat sent out by some firms who force their plants in overheated houses. Unlike many seedsmen who 
italogue plants and bulbs, we do not have to depend on the open market for them, have them shipped 
nm a distance and then repacked bv inexperienced help. On the contrary, our plants are taken directly 
<>m the pots, packed and shipped the same day, the roots being disturbed as little as possible and not 
Ilowed to dry out. 
We have given the packing of plants our careful attention and study for years and are constantly im- 
ovmg on our mcihods, until we have no hesitancy in saying that our methods of packing and shipping 
ants fire the best in the world. 
.ANTS BY EXPRESS — While plants can be safely sent by mail ami our guarantee accompanies all such 
i pments. we would advise all customers ordering plants to have them sent by express. The cost is a 
ille more, but our patrons are amply repaid by receiving larger and stronger plants, and we always 
-hide extras more than sufficient to cover express charges. 
.411 plant orders will be mailed as soon as possible after receiving them, weather permitting. With our 
Id winters, however, it is oftentimes unsafe to ship anv plants before March 1st. Not only will the 
mts arrive in l)etter condition if shipped at that time, but they will be much larger and stronger than if 
ipped earlier, so that customers will lose nothing by waiting. If, however, our customers desire their 
:ints immediatelj' we will comply with their wishes in the matter as soon as we think it safe after re- 
iving their orders. All plant and bulb orders arc filled from our greenhouses and will be mailed in separ- 
e packages from there and not with the seeds. 
3Dpp With all orders for plants we send our booklet— The A B C's of Successful Floriculture, con- 
taining many valuable hints on the eare and culture of honse plants. 
\TRA PLANTS — While we do not offer discounts on plant orders we will give extra plants free of charge 
all orders, whether sent bj' mail or express. The prices named by us are as low jis good ijlants can be 
d at. Our stock is well" grown, carefully packed, and guaranteed to reach destination in good condi- 
ti. We prefer to scud out stock that will give satisfaction rather than offer big discounts and send out 
iiy plants that will never be thrifty. . ,,' , , 
IVIPORTANT — Plants sent by mail have but little soil left on the roots and should receive careful atten- 
:on on their arrival. If they appear wilted, plac*; them in luke warm water for fifteen or twenty 
minutes. This will greatly revive them. They are guaranteed to reach otir customers in the United 
states in a perfectly healthy, living condition. If they do not, and we are notified immediately on their 
'irrival, we will replace free of charge any that do "not show signs of life on arrival. After arrival at 
'estination in good condition our responsibility ceases. All plants will be sent by mail, postpaid, un- 
LSs otherwise noted in our catologue or customer instructs otherwise. If sent bv express the customer 
' ill pay express charges. Please note that we guarantee the safe arrival of all plants sent by mall to any 
point in the United States, provided the above conditions are complied with by the customer. 
ABUTILONS. 
(Flowering Maple.) 
Very showy, decorative, free growing, soft 
' oded shrubs, "having lexives similar to the maple, 
graceful, bell shaped flowers. They succeed 
t in a soil composed of equal parts of turfy loam, 
It, leaf mould and some gritty s.and. They re- 
re an abimclance of water. 15c each unless 
I'erwise noted 
ANT EULAL1E— Flowers extra large, perfect 
n and a cle.'ir satiny ^rink. 
DEN BELLS— Blooms a deep. rich, golden yel- 
A very free flowering sort. loc each. , 
■'ITZII — I^arge deep green foliage with a broad^ 
remargin, not unlike the silver leaf Geraniums. 
i-V DE BONN— (See Cut.)— The most attractive 
■til the .Abutilous. having dense, green, maple 
ried leaves, distinctly bordered creamy white, 
flo'wers are bright orange veined witli "crimson. 
i.ENDENS — A be.'iutiful deep red varietj-. A pro- 
* and continuous bloojner. loc each. 
I )nPSONI PLENA— Golden spotted leaves. Double 
:ige colored blossoms. Verv distinct and 
■ty- 
ACALYPHA SANDERI. 
(Chenille Plant.) 
(See Cut.) The plant is of branching habit, 
ithy foliage an<l the flowers are most rcmark- 
The flower spikes which appear in pairs from 
axils of the leaves, grow from two to three feet 
■ ngth. They are of bright crimson color, droop- 
and mixing among the green foliage with 
i'ming effect. For bright and curious effect it 
no equal. It grows as easily as a coleus, and 
■ >ms continuously throughout the year. 
- each. 
ALBIZZIA. 
A beautiful plant from Persia, which produces 
clusters of rose colored , tassel-like blossoms borne 
on long stems well above the foliage. 15c each. 
THE WONDERFUL AIR PLANT. 
(See Cut.)— This novelty of the plant world will 
grow under all conditions, either in soil, water, or 
from exposure to the air in a moist place. The 
blooms are of curious formation and are produced 
very freely the entire year, making it particularly 
desirable for house culture and in nooks and cor- 
ners where ordinary plants would not thrive. 
15c each. 
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 
Climbing Lace Fern. 
A most beautiful ornamental climbing plant for 
house culture. The le.ivcs are a very deep green 
color, of fine lace-like texture, which remain green 
and fre-sh a long time after being cut. It is of 
climbing habit and can be easily trained to any de- 
sired shape or form of trellis. The plants which we 
offer have been grown cool, thus providing them 
with an abundance of tuberous roots which will 
throw up strong, feathered foliage of the most 
beautiful character. Strong plants ijc each. Large 
plants, by express. 50c and $i.no each. 
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERL 
A very handsome trailing plant of recent intro- 
duction. Of very free and vigorous growth, pro- 
ducing sprays of beautiful green, feathery-likeloliage 
4. to ."; feet long. These remain green a long time 
after being cut, and are verv' useful for bouquets, 
wreaths and sprays. It is admirably adapted for 
hanging baskets in the house, as it thrives in a dry 
atmosphere in almost any position. It grows free- 
ly the entire year, and produces small, white, star 
shaped flowers which are soon followed by bright 
red berries. 15c each. Stronger plants, by express 
50c, 75c and $1.00 each. 
