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Geo. H. Mellen Co., Florists and Nurserymen 
GIANT RAINBOW COLEUS 
15c each; choice of 4 of any kind, 50c; 
$1.25 per do/..; $0.00 per 100. 
CHRISTMAS GEM — Leaves im¬ 
mense. Looks like a Rex Begonia, 
and just as beautiful. Cannot be 
excelled as a pot plant. Of strong, 
vigorous habit, with leaves which 
are of bright carmine, shading to 
deep maroon, the margin yellow and 
green, whole leaf a rich velvety 
luster. 
CHRISTMAS QUEEN —It is diffi¬ 
cult to describe this beautiful large 
leaf Coleus. Its coloring is gorgeous 
and ranges from dark velvety ma¬ 
roon through shades of brown, green, 
pink and yellow, the combinations 
of color varying in each plant. Must 
be seen to be fully appreciated. 
DUNERIA —Grandest Coleus of re¬ 
cent years; has a deep velvety tex¬ 
ture. Color crimson, maroon center; 
beautifully scalloped edge of light 
red; a fine, showy bedder. 
IMPROVED SETTING SUN —Crim¬ 
son, with brightest golden edge. 
Coleus Bed 
BEAUTIFUL BEDDING COLEUS 
There is nothing in the line of bedding plants that can ever take 
the place of Coleus. Used in solid clumps or as edging to Canna 
beds, etc. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; 100 for $7.50. 
ADMIRATION —Deep claret-red, edged green and yellow. 
BECKWITH’S GEM —Beautiful fancy variety with large leaves 
of heavy texture and finely scalloped edges; center of leaf dark 
velvety maroon, bordered with fiery red; edge of green, changing 
to creamy yellow at the point of leaf. 
EMPRESS OF INDIA —Crimson, with golden edge. 
JAMES BARNSHAW —Yellow and crimson striped. 
IMPROVED MRS. HUNT —Carmine center, bordered maroon, with 
bright green margin. 
QUEEN OF THE WEST —Large leaf and slightly serrated; outer 
band of bright oxide-green with margin of bright yellow and cen¬ 
ter edge of creamy white, the whole covered with blotches and 
spots of bright carmine and deep maroon. 
SENSATION —Deep maroon with a small carmine center. 
TRAILING BEAUTY —An excellent variety for hanging baskets 
and vases on account of its trailing habit; center of leaves fiery 
crimson surrounded with deep maroon; deeply serrated edges of 
bright olive green. . , , , , 
VERSCHAFFELTH—A rich velvety crimson; best bedder. 
YELLOW BIRD —Solid canary yellow leaf fine in contrast with 
darker leaved varieties. 
CHOICE CALLA LILIES 
THE GODFREY EVERBLOOMING CALLA —This new hybrid is 
a true everblooming variety. Compared with the ordinary White 
Calla, it gives three flowers to one, the flower being equally large, 
of perfect form and much whiter. The plant is of dwarf, com¬ 
pact, strong growth. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. 
ORANGE-YELLOW CALLA (Calla Elliottiana) —This is the great 
new Yellow Calla of marvelous beauty. Flowers are very large, 
rich, deep orange, often 4 to 5 inches across the mouth. Foliage 
is dark green with beautiful translucent, creamy white spots, 
Large flowering bulbs, 30c each; 3 for 80c; do*., $3.00, postpaid. 
SPOTTED CALLA, RICHARDIA —The Richardia Alba, or Spotted 
Calla, is a plant of magnificent appearance. The leaves are of the 
richest green, spotted with pure white; the flowers are white, with 
a rich chocolate throat. It can either be grown in a pot planted 
in a border or in a vase or rustic stand, the latter being a very 
effective way of showing its beauty. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. 
n \ n\T A ’THYNTC THE DIVINE FLOWER 
^AlVlNiVllUrNO 15c each; set of 4 for SOc. 
The tender carnation, used as cut-flowers for blooming in the 
Fall and Winter. Plant in the garden and bring in the house in 
September. 
PINK ABUNDANCE —A beautiful dark pink or cerese flower. 
EARLY DAWN —A clear yellow, variegated variety, a large 
flower, on a good stiff stem. 
SPICY WHITE —The most fragrant of all whites. 
WILDFIRE —A fine deep red, one of the best cut-flower varieties. 
HARDY CARNATIONS 
CRIMSON KING —We offer this beautiful and most satis¬ 
factory plant, as it is absolutely hardy, standing the North¬ 
ern winters in the yard. It blooms all summer long, never a 
day that you cannot cut flowers. By potting up in the fall 
you can have flowers in the house all winter. The color is 
a rich crimson. Fine, strong plants, 20c each; 3 for SOc. 
PRINCE BISMAItK —We are very glad to offer it in quan¬ 
tity this year, as an item of extreme interest to garden 
growers. Nobody often thinks of Carnations, with their big, 
beautiful, scented flowers and easy cutting stems, as having 
a usefulness outside of winter bouquets. It is perfectly 
hardy planted outdoors with the other perennials. The color 
is a pleasing pink. 20c each; 3 for SOc. 
Calla Lilly 
