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The Haskell Avenue Floral Co., Dallas, Texas 
Araucaria excelsa 
(Norfolk Island Pine) 
As a decorative plaut for the house this 
is one of the handsomest and most service- 
able. It has deep green, feathery foliage, 
arranged in whorls, rising one above the 
other at regular distances; its symmetry 
of form, grace and beauty of foliage are 
unequaled in the vegetable kingdom. It; 
is easily grown in the house and is highly 
ornamental. Our importation of these 
this year was exceptionally large and fine 
selected stock, especially in the medium- 
sized, for which there is always a demand. 
Nice plants, 12 to 15 inches high, three 
tiers, $1 each; larger plants, 18 to 20 
inches high, four and five tiers, $2.50 
each. 
Alternantheras 
In yellow and red shades. Fine for 
edging flower beds, and ribbon work. 5 
cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., $3 per 100. 
Alyssum, Sweet 
Fine for cut-flowers, borders, hang- 
ing baskets and window boxes. 5 cts. 
each, 50 cts. per doz. 
Amaryllis Johnsonii 
Jacob ©an Red Lily. A free bloomer, and 
very desirable Lily; very fragrant. 30 cts. 
each. 
PRESIDENT CARNOT BEGONIA. See page 35.) 
ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 
Begonias 
10 cts. each, $1 per doz., except 
where otherwise noted ; large plants, 
25 cts. and 50 cts. each. 
Alba picta. Very ornamental; has 
long, ear-shaped, medium-sized leaves 
of darkest green, with silvery spots. 
Argentea guttata. Has the silvery leaf 
blotches of Alba picta, with the form 
and beauty of Olbia; purple -bronze 
leaves, oblong, with silvery markings; 
flowers white, on the tips of the stems. 
ftrdfordia. Has all the good qualities 
of the famous bedders Vernon and 
Dewdrop. It will stand the strong sun 
in summer, and is one mass of bloom 
from June until frost. It is also a very 
showy pot-plant for spring sales. Habit 
of growth strong and compact; color deep 
rosy pink. We have a splendid stock 
and offer it at an exceptionally low price. 
15 cts. 
feastii (Beefsteak Begonia.) A low 
spreading Begonia, with perfectly cir- 
cular leaves, red beneath and dark 
glossy olive-green above; flowers pink, 
set up on long stems; very easy to 
grow. 15 cts. 
Marguerite. Somewhat like Metallica, 
but more bushy; leaves bronzy green; 
large trusses of light rose-colored flow- 
ers freely produced. A better market 
variety than Metallica. 
