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C LI B RAN S 
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Greenhouse Plants — continued. 
ASPARAGUS Myriocladus, beautiful non-climbing 
species, with deep green leaves ; whilst 
preserving the graceful character of the 
Asparagus, this is closer and more dense ; 
for basket, pot, or decorative work it is 
unsurpassed. 2/6 and 3/6 
ASPIDISTRA lurida, the best of all house plants, 
graceful evergreen leaves ; likes a rich 
soil and plenty of moisture. We cultivate 
an immense stock of these plants, and can 
supply in large quantity. 1/6, 2/6, 3/6 
to 7/6 each. 
var., leaves striped green and white, 
a lovely plant (see illustration, page 63). 
2/6, 3/6 to 10/6 each. 
AZALEA amoena, bright rosy-purple. 1/- and 1/6 
Caldwellii, larger and brighter than 
preceding. 1/- and 1/6 
Duke of Connaught, semi-double 
bright reddish-crimson, fine for forcing. 
1/- and 1/6 
— Emblem, magenta-crimson, bright 
spots. 1/- and 1/6 
Mrs. Gerard Leigh, bright rosv- 
scarlet. 1/- and 1/6 
— Hexe, deep rich red flowers, free ; its 
habit and constitution will undoubtedly 
make it very popular. 1/- and 1/6 
-Indica, in variety, best sorts, (see 
illustration, page 3). 2/-, 2/6 to 3/6 
BEGONIAS, tuberous. See pages 4 to 8. 
BORONIA, elegant Spring-flowering plants, 
small shallow cup-shaped flowers ; of easy 
culture ; the strong growers require fre- 
quent pinching : beautifully fragrant, 
elatior, rosy-carmine, fragrant. 1/6 to 2/6 
heterophylla, dark rose, graceful. 1/6 
to 2/6 
megastigma, maroon-purple, mustard- 
yellow inside; fragrant, 1/6 to 2/6 
BRUGMANSIA, large trumpet-shaped flowers ; 
bears severe pruning well, 
arborea, white, 8 in. long. 1/6 to 2/6 
COCCinea, large brick-red flowers. 1/6 to 
2/6 
Knightii, double white, does well in 
sheltered positions outside in Summer. 
1/6 to 2/6 
CACTI, choice and distinct sorts, our selection. 
9/- and 12/- per doz. 
CALCEOLARIAS (lw rbaceous). See page 28. 
CALCEOLARIA Burbidgei, a handsome hybrid 
between C. Pavonii and C. Fuchsicefolia ; 
flowers rich yellow, with a large, bold 
lower lip ; a very beautiful plant for the 
greenhouse, flowering during autumn and 
winter. 6d. and 9d. each. 
Clibranii. (See New Plants, page 58). 
CALLA. 
— Elliottiana, spathes intensely rich gold, 
foliage green, spotted white, a first-class 
greenhouse plant. One-year-old bulbs, 
6d. each ; two-vear-old bulbs, 9d. and 1/- 
each ; flowering bulbs, 2/6 to 3/6 each. 
CALLA Pentlandii, spathe bright golden yellow, 
with a blotch of crimson at the base. One- 
year-old bulbs, 6 /- per doz. ; two-year-old 
bulbs, 1/- each; flowering bulbs, 2/6 and 
3/6 each. 
Taylori, handsome hybrid Calla, leaves 
spotted silver, primrose flowers. Small 
plants 1/6; flowering size, 3/6 
CALLIANDRA Tweedei, elegant tufts of rich 
crimson. 1/-, 1/6 and 2/6 
CAMPANULA pyramidalis, large handsome blue 
flow ers. This and its white-flowered variety 
make lovely pot plants for greenhouse and 
conservatory. 6d., 9d. and 1/- 
alba, the white form (see illustration, 
page 64). 9d. and 1/- 
isophylla, flowers 2 in. across, salver 
shaped, lilac-blue with grey centre ; excel- 
lent for hanging baskets for windows. 6d. 
— alba, pure white, very free. 9d. 
Balchiniana, broad creamy-white 
margined leaves, having a green centre ; 
lovely blue flowers. 1/- 
— Mayi, pale lavender-blue, pretty bell- 
shaped flowers, produced with wonderful 
freedom It makes a fine basket plant, 
and will also climb well. A.M., R.H.S., 
(id. 
Versicolor, an interesting species, pro- 
ducing blue flowers with a black centre. 
1/- and 1/6 each. 
CAREX japonica variegata elegantissima, leaves 
beautifully margined white ; showy and 
elegant. 1/- 
CASSIA corymbosa, yellow pea-shaped flowers. 
1/6 to 2/6. 
CELOSIA pyramidalis (See page 32). 
CHIRONIA ixifera, charming rose-pink ; orna- 
mental. 1/6 to 2/6 
CHOISVA ternata, the Mexican Orange Flower, 
a handsome almost hardy evergreen, 
deliciously scented white flowers. 6d., 
9d. to 1 /- 
CHOROZEMA, graceful spikes of brilliant pea- 
like flowers of unusual colour. 
— cordata splendens, tawny orange, yellow 
eye ringed carmine-rose. 1/6 to 2/6 
Lowii, dark green foliage ; flowers darker, 
and larger than cordata ; in bloom con- 
tinuously for many months ; one of the 
most beautiful trellis plants. 1/6 to 2/6 
CINERARIAS. See page 35. 
CITRUS Japonica, Kuinquat orChineseOrangc , 
a free bearing species, brightly coloured 
fruits. 2/6 and 3/6 
St. Michael’s, the ordinary orange of 
commerce, large and prolific when quite 
small. 2/6 and 3/6 
Imperial Lemon, handsome fruit, delicious 
aroma. 2/6 and 3/6 
Maltese Blood, a fine variety of delicious 
flavour; deep red pulp. 2/6 and 3/6 
Persian Lime, pretty variety, good habit; 
richly-coloured fruits. 2/6 and 3/6 
Tangerine, delightfully perfumed little 
orange. Abundant bearer. 2/6 and 3/6 
CLETHRA arborea, beautiful white flower spikes. 
1/6 to 2/6 
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