ELLIS BROTHEBS' CATALOGUE. 
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SsDSeverla, Zealanica. A f>eautiful plant, splendidly 
adapted for the decoration of drawing^-roonis and halls, as it 
stands drought and dust with impunity. The leaves grow to a 
length of three to four feet, and are beautifully striped cross- 
wise with broad white variegations on a dark green ground. 
It is a rare and beautiful plant which should be abundantly 
grown for positions out of the reach of sunlight, where other 
plants will not thrive. When you consider that it may be placed 
in any position in any room and do well, its great usefulness is 
at once apparent. It has beauty for decorative purposes which 
other plants do not possess. (See cut.) 
Price lo ( 5 ls.; larger, 25 dts. 
Salvia Splendens, Compacta. Also known as lied- 
man, Bonfire, etc. A splendid new French variety, with very 
brilliant scarlet flowers and of comparatively dwarf and com- 
pact habit. Its blooms appear one month earlier than the old 
variety, “S. Splendens,” and produces flowers in succession 
until frost sets in. An excellent plant for masses. Its early 
blooming qualities will be appreciated by all lovers of this fine 
plant; it also comes true from seed. We now grow this wholly 
in place of the old sort. Price 10 ( 5 ks. ; three for 25 As. ; twelve for 75 As. 
Xtlherosey Excelsior Pearl. A grower of cut flowers for the New York market, who has long been 
noted for his exceedingly fine florets of “ Pearl ” Tuberoses — which command a higher price than any other 
in the market — some fifteen years ago, when “ Pearl Tuberoses were first sold, selected the oflTsets from 
the bulb that had produced an exceptionally fine spike of large, beaxitifully formed flowers. The increase 
of this bulb has been the only kind grown at this florist’s place, and he has guarded the stock with the 
utmost care, with the result that in the past fifteen years not one single bulb has ever differed from the 
original characteristics. In order to designate this special stock, we call it the “ Excelsior Pearl.” Price, 
fine blooming bulbs, 2 for 5 As.; 25 As. per doz.; extra strong, selected bulbs, 5 As.; 50 As. per doz. 
llAKJiY 
The growing interest in hardy plants has induced us to enlarge our list so as to include the most desir- 
able varieties. We also classify under above heading, that buyers need have no difficulty in knowing what 
plants are hardy. The plants in following list are of easy culture, and once obtained will bloom each year 
with increasing beauty, and by a good selection you can have the most varied of nature’s floral production 
during the entire season. 
Astilbet Chinettsis. Very hardy and the finest Astilbe yet produced. The immense, yet graceful 
and airy sprays of a new delicate flesh-color are produced in immense profusion, literally covering the 
plants with flowers. The htindsomc dark green foliage adds effective color for cutting purposes, for which 
it will certainly be grown extensively. Price 25 As. 
Achillea, The Gem (or Pearl). One of 
the most popular hardy plants. The blooming 
quality of this splendid novelty is something re- 
markable, flowering in great profusion the first 
summer, while the second season it will bloom 
three to five times as much; is entirely hardy, 
and will last for years. 'I'he flowers, which are 
borne upon erect footstalks, are of the finest 
while, and closely resemble a Pompon Chrysan- 
themum. A grand acquij>ition for cutting pur- 
poses. Succeeds anywhere, and flowers nearly 
the whole season ; one of the most valuable 
snow while flowering plants introduced for 
years. Fine for borders ; for cut flowers ; also, 
unsurpassed for cemetery planting. (See cut.) 
I*nce 10 As. 
Eulalia Gracillima Univittata, 
The most beautiful and useful of all the hardy 
grasses. Narrow green leaves with a silvery 
white mid-rib. This plant is of most graceful 
habit and is very beautiful for decorative pur- 
poses and the center of vases, as well as making an attractive lawn plant. One of the finest hardy plants in 
existence. Price 15 As. 
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