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MAY-S CATALOGUE OF NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. BULBS, PLANTS AND FRUITS. 
The Wonder= 
ful Air Plant. 
(See cut.) This novelty of the 
plant world will grow under all 
conditions, cither in soil, water or 
from exposure to the air in :i 
moist place. The blooms arc of 
curious formation and are pro- 
duced very freelv the entire vear, 
making it particularly desirable 
for house culture and in nooks 
and corners where ordinary plants 
would not thrive. Our stock is 
very fine and will be sure to please 
all who buy. ijc each. 
The Fragrant Cin- 
namon Vine. ^Sets'^U^d 
and much neglected plant from 
the Onent is one of the most valu- 
able, charming climbers ever in- 
troduced into this country. It is 
perfectly hard V, and once planted 
wiU thrive and grow for many 
years, aifording shade and blos- 
soms, and at all times being clean 
healthy and vigorous in growth. 
The vines often run from 30 to 40 
feet In a season. The leaves are 
J^rge, glossy and heart shaped. 
Th3 blossoms are small, unique, 
aelieately scented, emitting an eno 
CINNAMON VINE. 
^ond^r^AT^TiiTn^^^^^ fragrance that is as truly 
o»r- U,t of nc.r6y'i^^^"^S'^J"°'^ ' ^^^^ wiSow' clTmb?rs'"^^In'"'n 
.... »^°'..'>ardy plants or ^■nes we know of none ".ore easily grown or more 
Strong tuijcrs loc each; 
universally admired than this old time favorite 
>i.oo per dozen. 
Ampelopsis Englemanni. (fe^"-;eut.) This is undoubtedly one 
h-iv- f ho,-^„,7^i < ~, . * " • "fthe hardiest climbers grown. We 
foln .^nr? ^M,*" } tested It or severtU years alongside the A. Veitchi, A. Quin.me- 
fh^^^ °J'if'^'™"^L'"i it stands our severe w nters better 
knowrvfr^n ?^^ V'^i* ?f Ki-owth are somewhat similar to the" 
AiKHLANT. "■^"""^fo'JnTS^e^re^e^h^o^e'^^^^^ 
TWO RARE AND BEAUTIFUL CARNATIONSr" P^°wsl*^§ln^^^^^^^^ 
Mrs. LaWSOn Jte $30,000 beauty which created such a 
„ , '. ^"*»« furore in society circles. Originated with 
Peter Wisher, of Klhs, Mass., purchased by Mr. Thos. Lawson of 
Boston, for $30,000, and was oflered to the public for the first time 
last year. About two years ago the newspapers made the startling 
announcement that the enormous sum of $30, 000 had been paid for 
the stock consisting of a few hundred plants of this wonderful flower 
People, at first incredulous, were soon convinced by undoubted evil 
dence from both seller and buyer of the genuineness of the sale 
Since then this variety has received more gratuitous advertising 
than wa.s ever accorded any single variety of plant, tree or flower in 
the world. The plant is very strong and vigorous, cletin and 
healthy, a profuse and continuous bloomer. The flowers are of the 
largest size, measuring from 3 to 4. inches in diameter, borne on 
strong, stiff steins, and never burst. Thev remain fresh a long time 
after being cut and never fade. The color" is a deep, rich, ce-isc pink 
It IS exceedingly fragrant, and on account of its size and fragrance 
commands a much higher price in the market than any other vari- 
ety, aoc each. 
J- ~ . , age and vine, affording the finest shade 
for arbors, verandas, trellises, etc., while for brick or stSne walls or 
buildings. It IS indescribably beautiful. The foliage is a bright 
glossy green m summer, changing to a beautiful crimson at the ap- 
proach of Aulumn. btrong plants ISC each, $1. so per dozen. 
(See cut.) This is a beautiful 
Red Beauty Carnation. . . . 
, ""»-«'-'•»• red variety which originated 
n our greenhouses three years ago, and which, after thorough test- 
oS'Tt'!'^''Tu°','"'' the most extensive cultivation It is 
absolutely the largest red variety in existence, many blooms measur- 
i,„w"it'v .„ " diameter. It is grown on stout, stiff stems which 
hold their enormous burdens erect. The color is an intense glowing 
crimson, quite fragrant, of finest form and great keeping qualities. 
It blooms continuously, never being out of bloom, aid while some 
varieties may produce more blooms in a .season, they are smaller in 
size and do not keep as well. It is ideal for pot culture, and ex- 
ceptional y free from disease and the attacks of insects, zoc each 
One plant of each of the two rare Carnations for 350 postpaid. /' 
Sanseveria Zealanica. ^^^^ '^^"^?^^.;>^t 
AMPELOPSIS ENOLEMANNI. 
habit and fol- 
iage than this, 
and none that 
will stand as 
much at)u.se 
and neglect. 
It will grow 
.and flourish in 
any dark cor- 
ner, and will 
stand gas and 
dust or heat. 
Indeed, the 
only thing 
that seems to 
check it is too 
much water 
or frost. The 
leaves grow 
to a length of 
three to four 
feet and are 
beautifully 
striped cross- 
wise with 
broad, white 
variegat ions 
on a d ark 
green ground. 
Grows splen- 
didly out of 
doors in sum- 
mer. 25c each 
for strong; 
plants. 
attractive in 
RED BEAUTY. 
