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A. B. DAVIS d- SON, PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA. 
Coleus. 
COLEUS. 
The Coleus will give more pleasure at less cost than 
any other foliage plant. Its various-tinted leaves of 
crimson, gold, bronze and green, richly blotched, 
veined or marbled, produce wonderfully brilliant 
effects. We grow the cream of standard varieties, 
and a collection of 20 new sorts, includingevery imag- 
inable variegation and variety of color. 6 cts. each. 
6 for 25 cts., 30 for $1. 
FANCY-I,EA\ED CAL'A. 
DUMS. 
We have a fine collection of first-class, distinct, bril- 
liantly marked varieties. They are especially valu- 
able for decorating conservatories and window-boxes 
and as specimen plants. Mostof the varieties succeed 
finely in partly shaded warm outdoor borders, in light, 
rich soil, if planted early in summer. The leaves are 
never as large as in C. esculentum , but the brilliant 
cardinal-red, cream, pink, and various shades of green 
displayed in the veinings and blotchingsof the leaves 
cannot be obtained in'any other class of plants. For 
arranging floral bas- 
kets or table decora- 
tions, the leaves are 
quite as handsome as 
any flower. 20cts.ea. 
CAI.ADIl'M F.S- 
ClItENTUM. 
Very effective, and 
suitable either for 
single specimen plants 
on the lawn, masses 
in beds, o r margins 
of water; its very 
distinct, apron-like 
leaves often attain the 
length of 3 feet by 20 
inches wide, and have 
a rich, tropical effect. 
The growth is very 
rapid, and the ground 
Caladium esculentum. must be made rich. 
Watering in dry seasons will help, develop large 
leaves. Bulbs can be stored in dry sand in winter, 
and kept from year to year. 20 cts. each, ¥2 per doz. ; 
extra large bulbs, 30 cts. 
FRENCH CANNAS. 
Excellent plants for garden decoration; wheresub- 
tropical effects are desired they are indispensable. 
The varieties offered are the cream of existing sorts, 
and bear flowers similar in size and form to gladiolus 
blossoms. The roots can beeasily winteredin a cellar. 
New Yellow Ganna, Nellie Bowden. Flowers 
as large as in Madame Crozy, and of a clear golden 
yellow color. The plants grow dwarf and compact, 
and bloom incessantly. 35 cts. 
New Everblooming Canna, Madame Crozy. 
This is undoubtedly the finest and most distinct 
variety yet introduced. The flowers are of thelargest 
size, and dazzling crimson-scarlet, bordered with 
golden yellow. The plant is of vigorous yet dwarf 
habit, seldom exceeding 4 feet in height. The foliage 
is of a rich, cheerful green and very massive; the 
flowers are produced on large branching stems, which 
Canna Jlaccida. 
are closely set with bloom, each sit m being really a 
bouquet in itself. 20 cts. each, 6 for $1. 
Eheniaimi. The most distinct of allCannas on 
account of its immense banana-like, soft green leaves. 
Its carmine-red flowers are as large as a gladiolus, 
and borne on drooping stalks. 15 cts, ea.. 4 for 50 cts. 
Star of ’01. (An Everbloomer.) A very dwarf 
Canna, which will show bloom every day in the year. 
Its flowers are borne in great, compact panicles, and 
are of the most intense scarlet, rayed and bordered 
with pure gold. Anewgarden flower, and a perpetual- 
blooming pot-plant of unsurpassed grandeur. 15 cts. 
each, 4 for 50 cts. 
Flaccida. (The Orchid Canna.) A dwarf Canna, 
growing but 2 or 3 feet high, with large, elegant, light- 
green leaves, which are very beautiful. The flowers 
are deep canary yellow, of very large size, and closely 
resemble some of the finest orchids. 15 cents, i . 
Edna Cork ran. A grand new seedling raised by 
us. Flowers are as large as those of C. Ehemanni, 
and dazzling scarlet: foliagedeep bronze; a profuse 
bloomer. 15 cents. 
Do not fail to keep a copy of your order. 
