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Geo. H. Mellen Co., Florists and Nurserymen. 
Tradescantia, or Wandering Jew 
Umbrella Plant 
IMPROVED BABY PRIMROSE 
20c eaeh; 3 for 50c 
The smallest flowered of all Primroses. Blooms practically all the 
year with good sized trusses of dainty little rosy-like flowers. 
GIANT FLOWERING SNAPDRAGONS 
(Antirrhinum) 
These form brilliant garden beds, flowering profusely and con¬ 
tinuously. Unusually effective bedding displays are made from 
these noble plants; they grow about tWo feet high, are healthy and 
stocky, and completely enveloped with large snapdragon flowers 
of splendid texture and substance, rendering them very durable 
under all conditions of weather, their continuous blooming quali¬ 
ties, ease of culture and independence of heat and drought, and pure 
bright colors, should entitle them to a permanent place in gardens. 
The flowers are nearly double the size of the older sorts. 
We offer this splendid bedding plant in five colors—Red, White, 
Pink, Yellow and Bronze. 12c each; $1.25 per dozen; $0.00 per 100. 
WANDERING JEW, or TRADESCANTIA 
Beautiful trailing plants, with thick, waxy, lance-shaped foliage; 
useful in baskets and porch boxes. We offer two varieties. 
TRADESCANTIA BICOLOR —Dark green with two stripes of 
frosted silver. 
TRADESCANTIA MULTICOLOR— Foliage most beautiful varie¬ 
gated purple and white. 15c each; 2 for 25c; $1.50 per dozen. 
UMBRELLA PLANT 
(Cyperus Alternifolius)—An ornamental grass throwing up 
stems about 2 feet high, surmounted at the top with a whorl of 
leaves, diverging horizontally, giving it a very curious appearance. 
It is splendid for the center of vases or as a water plant. 15c eaeh; 
3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50. 
Verbena 
MAMMOTH VERBENAS 
The Verbena is one of the prettiest and 
most popular of all flowering plants, suit¬ 
able for forming beds on the lawn. Com¬ 
mences to flower and spread from the first 
day plants are set until late in Autumn, 
every day becoming better and more hand¬ 
some. Colors: scarlet, pink, blue and 
white. 10c each; 12 for $1.00; 10O for $8.00. 
VINCA VARIEGATA 
A beautiful variegated trailing plant, 
admirably adapted for hanging baskets 
and vases. The leaves are a glossy green, 
broadly margined a creamy white; flowers 
blue. Small plants, suitable for hanging 
baskets, 12c each; 12 for $1.25. Large 
plants, 25c each; 3 for 60e; 12 for $1.75. 
Vinca Variegata 
VIOLETS 
Of all delightful perfumes, that of the Sweet Violets is the 
most delicate and pleasing. If grown in the house for winter 
flowers, they should be kept at a low temperature; they will 
not bloom freely where it is too warm. If left in the open 
ground during the winter, protect with a covering of leaves. 
Strong plants, 15c each; 2 for 25c, 
LADY HUME CAMPBELL—To contrast with white, we offer 
this double, deep bluish-purple, sweet scented variety. Desir¬ 
able for pots or gardens. Plants hardy and bloom freely. This 
variety is planted more largely by florists than any other 
variety. 
SWANLEY WHITE—Unquestionably the finest double white 
variety in existence. If desired for winter flowering they should 
be planted out in the spring and potted in September. 
SURPRISE COLLECTION 
Only $1.00—Three for $2.50 
At the end of our selling season we have a surplus of many kinds of plants. After June 1st to 
those who will send us one dollar we will send a fine collection of plants that will be an agreeable 
surprise. Sent by express at purchaser’s expense. Where there is no express office, we will send 
by I arcel 1 ost, but fewer plants. The selection to be strictly our own. 
