MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN PLANTS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 
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GBOWN WITK OUR FAMQUS''COLD SYSTEM" WHICH INSUBES STRONG. HEALTHY STOCK. 
IMPORTANT ^^'^^^^ ^''^ J'*'^'' ?° l?*^ should r^eive careful attention 
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appear waited, place them in lukewarm water for 15 or 20 minutes. This will greatly revive them. They are packed by 
experienced men and are guaranteed to reach our customers in the tTnited States in a perfectly healthy, livmi? condition. If they do not, and we are 
nc^iaed immediately on their arrival, we will replace tree of charge any that fail to grow ordo not show signs of hie on arrival. After arrival at 
destination in good condition our responsibility ccjases. All plants will be sent by mail, postpaid, unless otherwise noted in our catalogue or cas- 
toraer in.structs otherwise. If sent by express the customer will pay express charges. Please note thai we guarantee the safe arrival Of all 
plants sent by mail to any point in the United States, provided the above conditions are complied with by the customer. 
As we have the most extensive range of greenhouses in the North- 
west, we are in a position to supply our patrons' wants in the plant line 
as well or better than any other Arm m the business. Unlike many 
seedsmen who catalogue jjlants and bulbs, we do not have to depend on 
the open market for them, have them shipped from a distance and then 
repacked by inexperienced hi^lp. 
We have given the packing of plants our careful attention and study 
for years arid are constantly improving on our methods, until we have 
no hesitancy in .saying that our methods of packing and shippmg plants 
are the best in the world. 
In compiling this list we have selected the old favorite varieties which 
ever^ plant lover knows and prizes and as many of the new varieties of 
special merit as we can conscientiously recommend to our customers. 
We prefer to sell our goods on their merits and r<!tain the good will and 
patronage of our customers, rather than excite their curiosity and induce 
them to spend their money for flashy novelties of (luestionable merit. 
In many cases and during cert^ain seasons we have larger plants than 
we offer herewith. Prices on these larger plants will be cheerfully 
quoted on apijlication. 
Our plants and roses are grown by the famous "cold system" which 
insures extra strong, thrifty stock, far superior to that sent out by 
some firms, who force their plants in overheated houses until they are 
utterly worthless. 
Many customers order plants at the same time they order seeds. All 
Stich pla nt orders will be filled as soon as possible after we receive them, 
weather permitting, unless the customer orders otherwise. All plant 
orders ar e filled at our greenhou-ses and will be mailed separately from 
the seeds. 
Discount on Plant Orders. 
Below we give a discount on plant orders, amounting to $1.00 and 
over : For $1.00 ca,sh, select plants to the value of U.i5 
" 2.00 " " " " " a.iio 
" 8.00 " " " " " 3.50 
" 4.00 ' " " 4.'5 
" 5.00 " " " " " 6.00 
Orders over 86.00, for each dollar's worth 25c additional. 
These discounts do not apply to the low rate and special col' 
lections, as the prices for them are already as low as good stock 
can be sold for. 
PLANTS BY EXPRESS— While plants can be safely sent by mail 
and our guarantee accompanies all such shipments, we would advise all 
customers ordering plants to have them sent by express. The cost is a 
trifle more but our patrons are amply repaid by receiving larger and 
stronger plants, and we always include extras more than sufficient to 
cover express charges. 
CI IT PI OWPI?^ ^® ^re headquarters for cut flow- 
wvJ i rk^yj VT L^I\,tj» gj.g funeral and wedding designs 
of everv dreerlption. Our special cut flower catalogue will be mailed 
on appucation. 
free growing soft wooded 
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b wwvAv,-*^ shrubs, having a leaf similiar to the maple, 
a soil composed of equal parts of turfy loam, peat, leaf 
Abutilon (Flowering Maple.) Xfurb&p^SSwrrs: succeed i^i 
mould and some gritty sand. Tiiey require an abundance of water. 
^<iv!f eii (See cut.) This is one of the most beautiful variegated foliage plants, both tor the house and outdoors. It somewhat resembles 
•Ja-y SOUVENIR DE BONN, but is superior to this, the variegation lieingpure white, the wiute predominating, and in some cases a great 
many leaves are almost entirely white. It is of dwarf, compact growth, it thrives well outdoors, retaining its variegation in the hottest sun. It is 
most admirably adapte<l as a border for cannas, geraniums, and other taller growing lands. We have tried it the past summer and found it most 
satisfactory. I5c each. , ^ 
SmiVfnil* P^f Rnnn A variety with large leaves of deep green, margined with white, similar to the silver leaved geranntm Theflowers 
Oi/UVCIIII L»C Uv/llII. are bright orange, veined with crim.son. 15c each. 
Oolden Bell An oM and favorite variety. Color, clear golden yellow. 
CrinxirKoH A beautiful pure white variety. Flowers large and very 
■ iJllKtyvumi. fl„e. lOc each. 
I f^f%naffi nt* Pr'linc*' Foliage striped and mottled with 
l^^uyaiKt Ml L^K^m/o^ Flowers orange with crimson throat. 
yellow and green. 
lOc each. 
The entire set of the above five Abutilonsfor 50c, postpaid. 
Ageratum.' 
Dwarf growing plants very suitable for Ixjrders, beds and boxes 
_ and equally good for house culture. They require a rich, light 
soil. Ciolors, navy blue and white. lOc each, 75<S per doz., $5.00 per 100, by 
express. 
AlA/eciim ^Vl/fff Dwarf growing plants suitable for borders, baskets 
r\iy oouiii, tJW^s^t,, ro<,i5 work, etc., and equally good for pot culture. 
Price lOc each, 75c per doz., S5.00 per 100, by express. 
Alt (xftinnf h(^r*n Popular dwarf grooving foliage plants, valuable for 
r^lLCl 11<XIII.IIE:i o.. carpet l)edding or lettering on the lawn. Price lOc 
each, 75c per doz., $5.00, per 100, by express. 
PARVNCHOIDES— Deep orange red, shaded with olive grt^en. 
AUREA— Bright golden yellow. 
Ar>h\7i*n nfhif G Dwarf growing foliage plants, valuable on account of their 
rtlimua. Ixviutiful colored leaves. They are most effective when 
massed on the lawn or used with coleus. Color, a deep blood red. Price lOc each, 
75c per doz., $5.00 per lOO, by express. 
AloVSia Citriodora lemon VERBENA-A beautiful plant with 
rtlU^Sltl V^ILl lUUUI ct. verl)ena.like foliage, which is deUghtfuUy fra- 
grant. A very rapid grower, forming a large bush when planted out in summer. 
Agapanthus Umbellatus. T.Zt.^lrtu^Jl^ri..':^^^^^^^^^^ 
piazzas, or for the decoration of the greenhouse. Foliage luxuriant and graceful- flowers l-ri -lit bhi- 
borne In clusters of 20 to 80, and measure fully a foot across. The flower stalks frequently attain i lieiL-iit 
of 8 feet, the flowers opening in succession for a long i)erifKl during the summer and autumn 30c each 
$3.0O per doz. ' 
Albizzia Julibrissin (Rose Acacia). ^estmbtog'BSttleR^^^^^ som.^hat 
, , J 1 , ,., , , 1,^ 1 1 ,/ , resemoiing Bottle Brush. Producra clustei-s 
of rose-colored tassel-hke blossoms, borne on long steins well above the foliage. A beautiful pl-int whether 
in bloom or not. Price 25c each. 
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— See specialties, page 12. 
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— See specialties, page 12. 
AGERATUM (Stella Gurney)— See specialties, page 14. 
Abutilon SaTltwii. 
On pages 2 and 13 to 16 of our Specialties will be found a most complete list of choice, rare and valuable plants, includ- 
ing- novelties of recent introduction. Do not fail to read these pages carefully before ordering plants, as they contain the cream 
of our entire list. Do not fail to include the new roses and carnations illustrated on front cover and described on page 2. 
