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SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1898. 
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Bridal Rose. — (Rubus FloribuTida , 
A remarkable plant with leaves resembling a blackberr 
in shape: ts flowers am “‘acKDerr 
. . iwvuto wiiii lenveoreseniollniir a blfiokhflrn 
donhuP.’ its T Wer9 ar . e Produced during winter, and are a: 
a P ,“°"y and almost as large. Color pure white 
«?io^i len a p ' an *' °!J 6 or two foot high shows a score ormon 
of these enormum flowers, which they often do, the siJht i 
• most novel a nd attractive one. New and little known 
Will create a sensation anywhere. 20o. each; 3 for 50c. WD 
Extra targe, by express, U>c. each; a far $1.00. 
Hydrangea. 
Superb and easily managed tub plants, blooming when 
very small, and growing larger and finer each year. Their 
immense close panicles of bloom are wonderfully showy, 
and they last in perfection for months. Largely grown for 
Easter and early summer decorations, and are perhaps the 
most beautiful plants for piazzas, or steps. 
Ramnlus Plcta—Grand pinkish-blue flowers in enormous 
panicle. A splendid sort, and as yet very scarce. 
Rosea-Beautiful rose-colored bloom that later turns to 
blue. A profuse bloomer, bearing very large panicles. 
Thos. Hogg—Much like above, but pure white. 
Red Branched— 1 This new variety, with heads of bloom as 
large as a water-pail, is of unusual value,commenoing to 
bear its enormous trusses of deep rose-pink bloom while 
, - 4 yet very small and increasing constantly in size and 
profusion of bloom. The stems and branches are dark 
purplish red. which with the fresh green leaves sot off 
the clouds of rosy blooms admirably. 
t°c. each; the four for T6c.; extra large and fine specimen* by 
express, l$Oc. each; 4 for $1,50 . 
Azalea jqdica. 
Elegant pot phints, much used for Easter decorations. 
1 hough attaining a good size, commence to bloom when very 
small. I he flowers are large and very beautiful, always 
much admired, and range from white to deep crimson in 
color, with all intermediate shades and markings. Easily 
grown in any window. Our plants are fine ones, of blooming 
1 size, 60c. each; 3 for $1.00. Large specimcjis , by express, 80c. 
BohgaipVillea Glabra. 
The most useful and brilliant flowering plant known 
First-class certificate Royal Horticultural Society, April 2 i‘ 
1834. Of the most easy culture, either in greenhouse or win¬ 
dow producing its magnificent rosy-crimson bracts and yel¬ 
low blossoms in the smallest pots, under all conditions, in 
the greatest abundance and amazing profusion from May to 
R e “™ 1 i er - a This is easily the most sensational new plant of 
one O? the £ n # la „ nd rece ? tI y at $2.00 each. It will be 
° a ?,°L th ? ™° 8 | satisfactory and popular pot plants in culti- 
ma ? ni flcent and one of the easiest to 
STOW. 1! ine plants for blooming at once, 30c. each; 2 for 50c. 
