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Lawrance’s Nurseries, Ogdensburg, N. Y. 
Plant novelties. 
New Asparagus, Sprengerii. 
A desirable new species, useful as a pot plant for decorative purposes or for hanging 
baskets. The fronds are from 2 to 4 feet long, of a rich, glossy green color ; very use- 
ful for cutting, as they retain their freshness for weeks after being cut. An admirable 
house plant, as it successfully withstands the dry atmosphere of ordinary dwellings. 
Strong plants, 25 cts. each. 
New Carnations. 
Cannas. 
DELLA FOX. A handsome new variety resembling Daybreak, but deeper in color ; 
a strong-growing and free-blooming variety. 
AMETHYST. A fine variety, originating with ourselves. It is a novel and peculiar 
color in this class of plants ; rich, deep, purplish crimson, showing finely by lamp or 
gas light ; a strong grower. 
CALICO. Another variety of peculiar coloring, originating with ourselves. Pure 
white, beautifully penciledand edged with cerise ; a good grower and free 
bl °° mer ' JUBILEE. A free blooming 
variety of intense scarlet col- 
or ; very large flowers borne 
on long, stiff stems ; one of 
the best. 
Arjy of the above parpgcl 
varieties, I 5 cts. each ! 
large plants, from 5 ao<l 6 
loch pots, 50 cts. each. 
ITALIA. One of the most 
beautiful and distinct varieties 
ever introduced. The flowers 
are of immense size, often 
measuring 6 inches across, 
produced on strong, heavy 
stems, 16 to 18 inches long, 
and of the most beautiful 
coloring; bright orange-scar- 
let, with a very broad yellow 
border, occasionally dotted 
with scarlet. They attain a 
height of about 6 feet, but are 
vigorous and very free-bloom- 
ing. $1 each. 
AUSTRIA. Identical with 
the above except in the color- 
ing of the flowers, which are 
a pure canary yellow, with 
faint reddish brown spots in 
the center of the two inside petals. The finest yellow Canna in existence. $1 each. 
FLAMINGO. A beautiful variety, with very large trusses of flowers of a brilliant, 
glowing crimson color. The individual flowers are large and of good substance. The 
plant is sturdy and vigorous, growing not over 4 feet high ; foliage rich, deep green. An 
excellent variety for bedding or vase. 40 cts. each, three for $ 1 . 
