MATS NORTHERN GROWN PIjANTS, BE ST FOR ATJh CLIMES. 
PALMS. 
This Vor^jh' 
class of i>lants 
is now consid- 
ered indis- 
pensable for 
nome d<«orat- 
ing, and tlie 
low prices at 
which thoy are 
now offered 
place them 
witliin reach 
of all. We list 
here a few 
thel)t\stlcnowTi 
varieties in 
small sizes. 
W e carry a 
large stock of 
all the popular 
sorts in larger 
size plant.s and 
Latania. wUl be pleased 
o mail ovir special palm price list on application to all wlio 
ili .sire larger plants thaSi are lisrt^d here. All varieties are 
Ki-Givn from seed. See page 80 for our palm seed. 
AfPTf I ll+pi^r'Pnc (See cut.) One of the most 
rVrCCd LiUi-CS^WClId* graceful palmsin cultivation. 
The foliage is a bright elossy green, the stems being a rich 
golden yellow spiaabed Rnd blotched with brown speck.s. 
30c each. Larger plants by express 7.5c to SS.qoeach. 
Cocos Weddelliana. J,^,^^.f„*lStratLW 
'me graceful archintr leaves and fine cut foliage. It is a slow 
OS 
^growing TOriety, never aiwamng:a large size, and one of the easiest for hou.se_ culture. 
■ ■ ' " tiM ■ . . .- - 1 ^ 
it is espi'cially 
Areca Lutescens. 
30c eacn. Larger p.! ants t>y 
Si^'f^nfia (Sec cut.) Tliisis considered the hardiest and best palm in 
I Lid. general cultivation. Foliage dark green, gracefi " 
A rapid grower. 35c each. J-arse plants byexpress, Sll 
Latania Borbonica or Fan Palm. <f 
•TOluable for tlie center ni ferji dishe-s. 
«xpress, 75c to S3.O0 each. 
(Sec cut.) Tliisis i,. 
general cultivation. Foliage dark green, gracefully arched. 
,Slto%5«ach. 
(Seecut.) One 
of the most 
■.popular varieties gr<jwn, priztxi especially for its beautiful, large,lan !ihaped 
leaves of deep glossy green. ;25c <each. Large plants t>f express, 
SI. SO to SIO.OO eact). 
i\*'f^Arkviit Uf^crlfM Wiiis is the famous Royal Palm,«ne Of -mie 
CUUAItl IVV'^IiX. jjrandest in cultivation. The lea-ves are 
ilarge, feathory-liko, while the trunk is nearly pure white. Itie axapid 
^onver and soon forms a large plant. 30c each. 
Olmrt^niv Dc^r-linttita Another desirable variety for liouse 
it^UldllX tCCCIlll«ll.d. culture, being of robust habit, iraiud 
crowth, ea.sv culture. A ino!*, graceful decorative plant. 30c each. 
£!cwifrkfi|-fii «i FJ|tf«rr«in«: elegant variety with long, dark 
•»MattlUrHH<l dlC^<lll». gj-een leaves. Of most graceful liabit 
and irapid growth. Very btautiilul and decorative. 35c each. 
PASSIFLORAS (Passion Flowers). '^J;^ 
tiest :»nd .most easi!-,- cultivated of all the rapid gro^ving climliiiK 
Tines. They are fine for training over porches, trelli.ses, etc., in sozuimer, 
and for house culture in winter. Tlieir flowers, which are most cniionsly 
fodued , are very interesting and beautiful. 15c each, or the set of 
four for 50c. 
PfordLl^-^/. 
for outsidte 
planting. Blue 
suffused wuh rose. 
Constance 
Elliot 
pure white ex- 
cepta very slight 
coloring at the 
ba«e of tlK-" cor- 
lolla. The most 
popular variety 
grown. 
Eg:yptiani'^^^. 
Scarlet. X^r 
.variety grown . 
Color a deep, rich 
iscarlet. 
Northern 
King:. 
Solaiiuui Uantonettl. 
(See cut. ) 
The hardy 
Pafisiflora. Tlie 
prettiest of all flo wei-s and dim b- 
,ing plants. Will grow perfectly 
allover theUnited States. Grcat- 
Iv admired by every person who 
-sees it. They bloom all summer 
and very far north must be pro- 
tected alittle from cold. For the 
window it is splendid, and out 
doors it will mn up a trellis 20 feet . It is covered with beau- 
tiful blooms, 4 to 5 inches across, supported cm stout stems. 
The color is pet^uliar, of blue, white, pmk and red. ilie 
foliage is a light green, tinttxl on the edges -n-ith yellow. 
Its shape is «ld. The flower will attract the eye among 
hnndred-s of others. The plant will remain m the groir d 
if protected a httle with straw in the winter far north, and 
bloom every season for years. Every garden in the covm- 
try ^lould have one. 
n^.^^^lia lonr-oa A handsome plant, suitable for gardener 
IvUSSClId »IU1IC.C<1« J,,, I culture, recjuiring tlic same treatment 
a-s a geranium. It produces numerous long, wiry stems which are leafless. 
The flowers are borne on these stems, being atout the size and shape of 
Manettia blos.soms. Very fine for hanging baskets. ISC each. 
SOLANUMS, Jasminoides Qrandiflorum. 
A beautiful plant of climbing hiibit, growing to a height of 4 or 6 ft-<'t, It.s 
flowers are star shaped and borne in clasters, large, pure white, with_ 
.'iolet tinge on back of petals. A continuou; 
for pot culture. ISC each. 
bloomer and very valuable 
SMI LAX. 
Capsicastrum or Jerusalem Cherry, t ■ancli- 
ing plant which produces an abundance of small scarlet berries dnring 
the fall and winter. Very handsome and decorative. ISC each, 
r) (Seecut.) The true blue Solamim. Itformsaneat 
JvantOncLUI. uttle bush about 2 feet high, which is covered with 
blooms the (entire summer and almost until Christmas. Tlie flowers are 
clear blue with yellow center. As easily grown as a geranium. ISc each. 
Everyone knows the value of this beautiful climljer. It 
is of most rapid growth and easy culture and thrives well 
in anv ordinary living room. The vine should be grown on strong thread 
if wa"nte<l for cutting. This can be cut oft when it attains the proper 
growth, and the plant will sjirout and grow again very rapidly. ISC each. 
A FEW CHOICE HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS. 
n^^n-i-ci-e^mnn (Beard Tongue.) A most u-selul hardy i>erennial ; 
rcill.»l.dllt»ll. l)ogins to blossom early in Juno and continues till 
Ipte in autumn, producing spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers. 20c each.. 
Platycodon Qrandiflorum. i*=*'r'a"^rgfo^^n'g'7&! 
which will do well in any garden soil, 
deep shade of blue. ISC each 
Poppy Oriental. 
The large blossoms of 
rich, brilliant colors 
render them very con- 
s;)icnous in any po- 
sition. 15c each. 
Pyrethrum 
Roseum. 
An exceedingly valu- 
able class of peren- 
nials, which blossom 
profu-sely during the 
summer. Fine for 
bouquets, etc. ISc 
each. 
Flowers large, bell sha]*d, of a 
Ranunculus 
Buttercup. 
Among the earlifcst of 
spring flowers. Very 
eftectiTe for planting 
in permanent borders, 
etc. ISc each. 
Passion Flower, Northern King. 
