MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN PLANTS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 
Stevia ^emilata r^eo Woommcplanta hearing a multi-« 
JV^yidL ^CrrUltlUl. t„de of small, fraRrant, p5re whitel 
flowers. Fine for open borders, also for pot culture in the house. 
13c each. 
Slltherlfl nHi brightest and showiest plants in ourl 
^^7 I<mui. entire collection. It is of dwarf, compact habit,! 
with bright green foliage, delicately cut. The flowers, which are liornel 
111 groat profu-sion, are the shapi! of a sweet pea, borne on long steins, 
color brilliant s<.;arlet. 15c each. 
Swain SOnifl AIha 'leslrable ever 
r '^•"O- blooming plant with graceful fern-Uke 
foliage. The flowers, wliich resemble a miniature sweet pea, are pro- 
duced in clusters throughout the year. It is readily trained to a trellis 
.and of easy culture. Color purist white. 15c each. 
Thyrsacanthus Rutilans or Carmine Fountain, i^t) 
A plant of exceedingly striking beauty of foliage, flowers and habit of 
growth. It grows in tree form with pendant foliage from which it 
throws beautiful long tassels or trumpet shaped carmine flower.s 18 to 
20 inches in length. 15c each. 
TeCOma Smithi a dwarf, bushy trumpet creeper which 
1 C^UIIId OIIIILIII. vjiooms nearly the w^hole yeSr round. 
The flowers are over 2 inches in length, of a rich lemon color shading 
to dark orange yellow. 15c each. 
Vinra* Pretty trailing vines very suitable for window boxes, 
T iits^aj. va.ses and ba.skets. The leaves are of a thick, leathery 
substance whic^h stand a great amount of rough usage without injury. 
Groen leaved and variegated leavftd. 20c each. 
Verbenas. T'ie,seold and ever beautiful Uttle bedding annuals are still among the most popular 
. « ■ P.'""*'* '"I culture. The plants wliicfi we offer arc grown from cuttings from the 
giantfloweringvaneties, and are far superior to the old common, small flowering sorts grown from seed 
lOc each, SI. 00 per dozen. 
Swain.sonia. 
Violets, riarie Louise. 
A very fragrant double blue variety. I5c each. 
Thyrsacanthus Rutilans or 
The Carmine Fountain. 
BUUBS AIND TUBERS. 
(See 
out) 
APIOS TUBEROSA, or Wild Wistaria. 
An excellent vine for clambering over trellises, rock work, stumps, etc. A 
rapid grower, providing pretty clusters of purple flowers of a delicious 
fragrance. lOc each, or 75c per dozen. 
CAUDIUM ESCULENTIM, or Elephant's Ear. if*VriV 
known tropical plant liearing iinmen.se leaves of thick leathery substance. 
For large beds on the lawn or as single specimen plants, nothing is more 
beautiful or striking in appearance. Bulbs planted in the spring make 
large plants during the summer. Thi^ bulbs can be taken up in the fall and 
stored in dry .sand during the winter for another season's planting. Good 
sized bulbs, 25c each. Extra large, SOc each. 
CALADIL'.^, Fancy Leaved Varieties. ri" gTeentuS 
culture this is one of tlie most decorative plants known. Their rich, thrifty 
leaves, handsomer than begonias, are spotted, marbled, veined and streaked 
with white, pink and red Though comparatively rare, these plants are 
easily grown. They raiuire a light soil and shoulil be started into growth 
in a warm place about April I. When planted out of doors they .should be 
§lacod in a shady location, as the hot rays of the sun injure the foliage, 
'he bulbs should be dried down in the fall and stored in a warm place in 
winter. 25c each. A collection of 5 best varieties for SI. 00. 
CAI I AS I ittle flPm ^ dwarf growing va- 
V^nL,L.,r\0, I^ILLIC VICIII. riety similar to the old common 
white sort except in size. A verv prettv and ornamental house plant. 
Spotted Leaf. Pe-'4i|-|? 
fully spotted vnih. white. The flowers 
! are white with a purple throat. 25c 
Black Calla. („so-ut.) Are- 
riety pnKlucing velvety black blooms, 
with coal black spathe. Foliage large 
and vigorous. SOc each. 
Wflifp Calla The old, well- 
YV lllLC ^dlld. known variety. 
25c each. 
The above set of 4 Callas for 
75c^£ostga^d^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 
CINNAMON VINE or Chinese 
Yam A very desirable, hardy, rapid 
I am. climlK-r, lOc each, 50c per 
dozen. 
5.<^iq<j_'lu5eF(psA, 
Separate colors. White, yellow, pink, red, varie- 
gated. lOc each, SI. 00 per dozen. 
DAHLIAS. _ _ 
Double Large Flowering Varieties. 
dozen. Beauty— Pure wliite, fine large flower. Frank Smith— Bright 
red. Duke of Edinburg— Canary yeUow. Hector— Orange scarlet. 
Marguerite— Deep rose, very free flowering. 
Potnnon Vafietie* '^"^ each, $1.50 per dozen. Dr. 
I-Ullipuil V ctriCLICb. Webb-Small, rich scarlet. Fash- 
ion—Pale orange, fine. Lurlie— Canary yellow. Little Lucy— Light 
crimson. Mignon— Bright crim.son scarlet. Snowflax— Pure white. 
I II IPS They thrive best in a dry, rich soil where water will 
*-'"-'**-'*^* not stand in winter. After planting they require 
but little care and should not be disturbed for years, as established 
plants bloom more freely than if taken up each year. The varieties 
offered herewith can be safely sent in spring and are perfectly hardy. 
Lily Auratum, Gold Banded Lily. g-L Vis 
doubtcdly one of the finest, whether we regard its size, its sweet- 
ness or its exquisite arrangement of color. Its large and graceful flow- 
ers are composed of six p<^tals of a delicate ivory white color, thickly 
studded with chocolate crimson spots and striped through the center a 
golden yellow. From fl to 20 flowers are produced on a stem; and, as the 
bulbs acquire a^e and strength, the flowers increase in size and number. 
20c each for strong bulbs. 
Speciosum Rubrum. ttiSS;,!'^ i^^ttclf- 
Speciosum Album. ^:;:™->^ei5j~ 
Tioriniini FInrP PIPnn (Double Tiger Llly.) Orange red. 
II^IIIIUIII riUie riCllU. spotted bback. Very .showy double 
nowers. )5c each. . 
Longiflo rum. White trumpet shaped flowers. i5o each. 
^^^^^^^^nTeaci^^hT^bove 5 Lilie^foTsOcT"^ j 
flADFIRA VINF Theold favorite climbing mignonette. 
1 It^UL^lIS^n. V ll-^Er. Thick glos.sy leaves and long hanging 
stems of feathery, fragrant white blossoms. 5o each, 50c per dozen 
TUBEROSES, Double Dwarf Pearl. f^^^'^i^rXen? 
Silver I enf Foliage distinctly striped whit« and green. Tliey 
.-■••TWA blossom .several weeks earlier than the double 
Tuberoses. lOc each, 75o per dozen. 
Caladiuiii Esculentum. 
Calla, Little Ge»u. 
Black 0;il!;i 
