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MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN PLANTS, BEST FOR ALL OLIMES. 
Asparagus Sprengeri. 
Rn«tnn Fern Each year adds to the popularity of thL? most beauti- 
' wmn. fui variety, no plant ever introduced having met 
with the unprecedented sales that this has. It is of such easy culture and 
rapid growth, and is so graceful and ornamental that it is superseding nearly 
all other varieties, Ixith with the florist and amateur. Its long, graceful, droop- 
ing fronds often attain a Inigth of 5 or 6 feet in a single year, while its foliage 
is always t^lean and liralthy, not subject to the attacks of scale, mealy bugs and 
other insects. Some firms are sending out a variety similar to the Boston 
Fern and Iiard to disting\iish from it when small. Our patrons are warned 
against buying so-called Boston ferns from irresponsible and unknown parties. 
We are headquarters for the true stock, and offer strong, well-rooted, 
tlirifty, pot-grown plants, not runners from the bench with a few weak roots, 
25c each, S2.50 per doz. Larger plants, by express, at 75c to $5.00 
each. 
A very handsome trailing plant of re 
cent introduction. Of very free and 
vigorous growth, producing sprays of beautiful green, feathery-like foliage, 4 
to 5 feet long. These remain green a long time after being cut, and are very 
useful for bouquets, wreaths and sprays. It Ls admirably adapted for hanging 
l)a.skets in the house, as it thrives in a dry atmosphere in almost any position. 
It grows fr<*ly the entire year, and produces small, white, star shaped flowers 
which are soon followed by bright red berries. This forms a most valuable 
companion for the Boston Fern , being of the same easy culture and freedom of 
growth. Price 25c each. Stronger plants, by express, 50c, 75c and 
$1.00 each. 
Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, ge^' J? VnlLs^t b^a^tPftfi 
ornamental climbing plant for house culture. The leaves are a very deep green 
color, of fine lace-like texture, which remain green and fresh a long time after 
being cut. It is of climljins; habit and can be csaslly trained to any desirwl 
shape or form of trellis. It is one of the finest house jplants ever introduced, and 
is also valuable to florists for cutting for bouquets, table decorations, etc. The 
plants which we offer have been gro^vn cool, thu-s providing them with an 
abundance of tuberous roots which -ivill throw up strong, feather(^ foliage of 
the most beautiful character. We cannot too highly recommend this plant, as 
we are confident it will please our customers in every respect. Strong plants 
25c each. Larger plants, by express, 50c and $1.00 each. 
Jftmttlcnn Pinp TWs highly ornamental plant comes from 
ctlllctl^dli f-lIIC. the island of Jamaica, where it is highly 
prized and largely planted for hedges, etc. In this latitude, however, it 
IS not hardy, but forms a most beautiful ornamental plant for house 
culture. It .somewhat resembles the Pineapple and Pandanus or Screw- 
Pine, growing about 3 feet high and having beautiful scarlet centers 
after reaching a height of 18 inches. 
The leaves are serrated and thorny. 
It thrives in any good soil; stands 
neglect and inattention l)etter than any 
plant with which we are acquainted. It 
bears an abundance of acid fruits the 
size of large plums, which are edible 
and quite agreeable. 50c each. 
Camphor Tree. ^^JmphSTa")": 
Tlie Camphor Tree or Camphor Laurel 
of China and Japan, from which the 
gum camphor of commerce is obtained. 
A beautiful evergreen, hardy in the 
lower Gulf States. Leaves smooth and 
a rich, shining green, the newer growth 
tinged with a l^eautiful wine color, 
making a striking contrast. One of the 
most symmetrical trees imaginable, 
forming a perfect cone from the ground 
to the summit. It sliould be extensively 
planted in Florida as an ornamental 
tree for yards or streets, and in the 
North as a pot or tub plant, on account 
of its very ornamental character and 
its very aromatic leaves and berries 
when bruised or cruslied. May be 
wintered in the cellar or pit, if it is so 
desired. 35c each. 
Aspargaus Plumosus Nantis. 
Boston : 
Xanartf^cf^ Pfft-l R^iMc A most curious novelty. The.se 
Octp<tIlC»C rem L>d.ll2>. very interesting ferns are inde- 
pendent of both soil and moisture. The former they do not require, as 
they are rwted in moss ; and when the latter is withheld they simply 
<lry up and go to sleep, to re-awaken when moisture again reaches 
them. They are grown suspended in the air, like other air plants, and 
are 8 inches or more in diameter, in 
■their dormant or dry state, in the moss. 
They will live for years under proper 
treatment, alternately resting and 
f rowing, according to circtmistances. 
hey are very satisfactory as house 
ierns, and attract much attention and 
interest. It is test to treat them with 
some degree of regularity, giving thetn 
water two or three times a week dur- 
' ing the growing sea.son, and no water 
at all during the resting period. These 
periods can be arranged at convenience, 
but eacii should cover say two or three 
months or longer. The green foliage is 
light and Ijeautiful. If de.sired, the root- 
filled bunch of moss may be divided and 
placed in a fern dish, but the hanging 
position is more graceful. I do not know 
of a prettier or more interesting house 
plant among ret^ent intro<luctions. 
CAUTION. Many firms are sending 
out small , second-class, inferior plants 
which will fall to give satisfaction on 
account of their poor, broken roots. 
The plants we offer are large^ ftrst- 
cla.ss, selected dormant balls which will 
respond quickly to water and throw out 
their long, graceful fronds In a very 
short time. Price $1.25 each, post-paid; 3 for $3.00, by express. 
I tt nft n#»Cf Cp'd n f '^"^ ""e of tlie most beautiful ornamental plants 
«>a|7aii&9^ w&uai. of recent introduction. It is of most easy culture 
and rapid frrowth, and succeeds in almost any situation. It is a tender cver- 
Kreen, attaining a height of several feet in a few years. It is as beautiful as the 
Auracaria or Norfolk Pine, is of much easier culture, and, being a rapid grower, 
attains a large size much sooner. Though of comparatively recent introduction, 
it has been grown in Japan for many years where It Is highly prized. We have 
never seen a cleaner plant and one freer from the attacks of insects, the foliage be- 
ing always clean and healthy. 2Sc each. 
Sanseveria Zealanica. 
decorative plant that Is more attractive In habit 
and foliage than this, and none that will stand 
as muc^h abuse and neglect. It will grow and 
flourish In any dark comer, and will stand gas 
and dust or lieat. Indeed, the only thing that 
seems to clieck it is too mut^h water or frost. 
The leaves grow to a length of 3 to 4 feet, and 
are beautifully striped crosswise with broad, 
white variegations on a dark green ground. 
Grows splendidly out of doors in simimer. 25c 
each for strong plants. 
Phrynium Varies:atum. 4riegateyf.^ii' 
age plant ; does equally as well when grown as 
a pot plant for the decoration of the house or 
used as a bedding plantin the open sjround. The 
leaves are bright green, beautifully varle- iij 
gated with white gold. Tlie variegations ' I 
are extremely dii fled ; no two leaves can be 
found with exacti e same markings." It suc- 
ceeds well in part-..lahade, but tlie markings of 
the foliage are more perfect when exposed to 
the full .sunlight. 30c each. 
THREE GRAND SPECIALTIE5 FOR 60c POSTPAID: I Asparagus Sprengeri, 
finest collection for house culture ever offered. 
10 Fine Ornamental plants for house culture. The entire collection of plants described on this page for $3.00. 
Japanese Cedar. 
Japanese Fern Ball. 
Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, I Boston Fern. 
The 
