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EVERGREEN LODGE 
CYPERUS. 
Alternifolius. A grass- like plant., throwing up 
its stems to the height of about, two feet, 
surmounted at the top by a cluster or whorl 
of leaves, diverging horizontally, giving the 
plant a very curious appearance ; a splendid 
plant for the centre of baskets or wardian 
cases, or as a water plant. 10 cents each. 
COCCOLOBA. 
Platyclada. A plant of very singular and in- 
teresting growth ; stem and branches grow- 
ing to fiat, broad points; well suited for 
vases and rustic work. U) cents each. 
CDPHEA. 
Platycentra. (Cigar Plant.) Tube of flowers 
scarlet; tip white and black ; very free and 
line bloomer ; a good basket plant ; also an 
excellent plant for the house In the Winter. 
10 cents each. 
DRAC2EN A— Dragon Tree. 
One of the most desirable of onrornainentnl 
foliage plants for decoration, either in or out 
doors, as it does not appear to sutler under 
the dry atmosphere of rooms ; in a partially 
shaded situation it stands remarkably well 
during the Summer out of doors. Its bright 
foliage renders it. very useful for the window 
garden, planted as a centre-piece in a rustic 
stand, jardiniere, or window box, or for Sum- 
mer decoration in vases, ornamental beds, 
etc. It thrives best in a light rich soil, com- 
posed of leaf-mould, sand, loam and thor- 
oughly composed manure. 25, 50, 75 cents and 
$1.00 each. 
Amabilis. Green, white and pale violet, ; very 
strong plants. 
Baptisti. Green, creamy white flakes flushed 
with rose. 
Goldeana. Irregularly banded with dark green 
and silver gray in alternate straight bands. 
Imperials. A strong growing variety, with 
large deep rose and creamy- white foliage. 
Ter min alls, ltieh crimson foliage marked with 
pink and white. 
Ycungi. Right green changing to a copper 
color. 
Australis. A very long, narrow, graceful foli- 
age. 
Invivisa. Long foliage ; green, graceful. 
Veituhi. Long fob age, brown streaked. 
Amazonica. 
EUCHARIS. 
Amazonica. The beautiful American Lily; a 
bulbous rooted plant, with broad Lily-like 
leaves and pure white flowers about four 
Inches in diameter, borne in heads of four 
or five, and deliciously fragrant. Give them 
an abundance of water when growing and 
blooming. Fine bulbs, 50 cents. 
ECHEVERAS. 
A genus of succulent plants, natives of Mex- 
ico. They arc of rich appearance, and well 
suited for rock work. 
Metallica. Large shell-like leaves, with a 
peculiar lilac and metallic luster; flower 
stems boi no in Winter about, two feet high, 
covered with yellow and scarlet bell-s' aped 
flowers; we know of no plant better adapted 
as a centre piece of small vases, baskets, 
etc. 25 cents. 
Sanguinea. Narrow pointed leaves; color a 
deep red. 15 cents. 
Splendens. The plant is a perfect mass of 
thorns, and anything but, handsome, the 
numerous flowers, however, are bright and 
beautiful; they are brilliant scarlet, and 
borne in close clusters of six or seven ; al- 
most always in bloom; requires but little 
water. 25 cents. 
Secunda Glauca. A dwarf sort, resembling the 
bouse Leek ; glaucus green ; they bloom all 
Summer; an excellent plant for Ixnders. 
This is best known as “Hen and Chickens, ” 
or “Mouse Leek,” a most interesting plant, 
beautiful for edging beds or rock work ; we 
grow them extensively. 10 cents each ; $1.00 
per dozen ; $0.00 per 1U0. 
EUPATORIUMS. 
There is never any question about a Enpa- 
torlum blooming, and blooming well, when 
the season comes around; that season Is the 
dead of Winter ; and H is seldom tbataChrist- 
ma* box of flowers from a florist fails to con- 
tain a quantity of pure feathery white Eupa- 
torium clusters. 10 cents each. 
Augustifolium. Remains a long time in bloom ; 
flue large white flowers. 
Arboreum. Of heavier growth than the others 
and larger; more compact, trusses ; white. 
Elegaus. Graceful heads of the most delicate 
and beautiful new flowers; pure white. 
Riparium. White; In bioom from .January to 
April. 
FREEZIA REFRAOTA ALBA. 
A bulbous rooted plant of easiest, cultiva- 
tion ; the flower is pure while, spotted with 
lemon yellow; in shape like a miniature 
Gladiolus, only more extended and delicious- 
ly sweet; will bloom best planted out during 
Summer. 10 cents. 
