CATALOGUE OF SPECIALTIES AND NOVELTIES FOR 1900. 
FIXE FOLIAGE PLANTS 
The following superior foliage plants are well 
adapted to window culture daring winter and are 
highly desirable for thut'purposc: 
PARROT'S FEATHER. 
Long, trailing stems completely clotned with whorls of 
the most exquisite foliage, finely cut. If planted in a water¬ 
tight hanging basket, so the soil can be kept very wet, or 
water standing on the surface, it will trail down over the 
side in a most charming manner. 15c. each; 3 for 30c. 
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FILIFERA, OR WEEPING PALM. 
Oue of the best window Palms, needing no petting to 
succeed. Stands dust mid dry air, and lack of sunshine, and 
if very ornamental with its elegant fan-shaped leaves cf a 
rich, dark, leathery green. Picturesquely fringed with long, 
thread-like filaments along the segments of the leaves, 
rhe plant is a compact.grower, well adapted to pot culture, 
succeeding in any situation, and with any treatment that 
will keep a Geranium alive. It will make a grand Qrnament 
during winter, and in summer it can adorn a veranda, or bo 
placed about the garden or yard, or used for a center in a 
vase, basket or flower bed always ornamental anywhere. 
Strong plants, 20c. each ; 3 for 50c.; 7 for $1.00. Fresh seed, 
which w ill grow rapidly, 10c. pkt. 
FERN. 
Of all decorative plants for house culture this is perhaps 
the most imposing and satisfactory. It is so hardy that it 
will stand and thrive in most any situation in aroom, even 
if out ol the reach of the sun’s rays. No Fern is so good in 
this respect. Plants form an immense number of graceful, 
drooping fronds, varying in length from two to five feet, and 
always of a fresh, healthy and beautiful green color. These 
fronds keep in perfect condition for years. We cannot too 
highly recommend it. Fine plants, 2oc. each ; 3 for 60c. 
ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI. 
• or bracket pots, where the mass of 
rich foliage can droop in its natural grace, it is one of the 
loveliest objects it is possiblo to find for window decoration. 
I 4 or (rutting u, lacts for weeks in water. Plants also blossom 
freei y and bear large red berries, which add greatly to the 
beauty ot the wavy foliage. Nothing finer for decorating or 
for bouquet making. Pine plants, 20c. each ; 3 for 50c. 
SANSEVERIA ZEALANICA. 
Singularly beautiful and easily grown. Erect, rigid, 
sword-liko leaves: in some old specimans reaching a length 
of from four to six feet. The leaves are thick and lleshv, a 
dark green color, with clouded bars of white. In May and 
June it sends up long, plumy (lower spikes. The splendid 
outlines of the plant, together with its distinctive marbling, 
make it a superior plant for jardinieres, centers of vases, 
etc. 20e. each.; 3 for 50c. 
NEPETA CLECHOMA. 
This new Nepeta is hardy, fragrant, and its leaves finely 
marked with white. Very fine for hanging basket., standing 
any abuse. One of the prettiest things in the world with 
which to carpet graves, as it roots wherever it touches the 
ground and forms an impenetrable network of vines, through 
which weeds and grasses cannot creep. It will grow in any 
kind of soil, in sun or shade, hot or cold location, and is ever 
a mass of green and white, refreshing to the eye. Unsur¬ 
passed for vases, hanging pots or baskets. 15c. each; 3 for 30c. 
SPECIAL OFFER— One each of lhese6 fine Foliane Plants 
for only 80 c. 
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PALM. 
