FALL CATALOGUE OF BULBS THAT BLOOM FOR 1899. 
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Hie following superior foliage plum 
window culture during winter and u 
i hat purpose: 
FILIFER A, OR WEEPING 
One of the best window Palms, m«m 
• « *‘d. Stands dust and dry air, and 1. 
• ry ornamental with its elegant fan 
i, dark, leathery green. Picture^ mo 
••ad-like filaments along the srgnn 
• plant is a compact grower, well ndu 
reeding in any situation, and 
will keep a Geranium alive. It wi 
during winter, and in summer ii • 
placed about the garden or yi 
vase, basket or flower bed al 
Strong plants, 20c. each; .1 fm 
which will grow rapidly, Hk\ j 
thr 
Thi 
sue 
s are well adapted 
*e highly desirable 
PALM. 
ig no petting to 
of sunshine, and 
ip«d leaves of a 
Inged with long 
of the leaves. 
1 to pot culture, 
any treatment that 
• • a grand ornament 
ini a veranda or be 
• I for a center in a 
imiental anywhere, 
r $1.00. Fresh seed. 
B08T0N 
Of all decorative plants f< 
FERN. 
house culture this is perhaps 
the most imposing and sat !«factorv. It is so hard "that "it 
will stand and thrive In uimM any situation in a room, even 
if out of the reach «>r i he siin’s rays. No Fern is so good in 
this respect Plants form an Immense number of graceful 
drooping frond-, varying In length from two to five feet, and 
always of a fresh, lu-alt hy and beautiful green color. These 
fronds keep in condition for years. We cannot too 
highly recommend It. Fine plants, 26c. each; 3 for 60c. 
HLIFERA 
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AS PAR AC US, SPRENGERI. 
PARROT’S FEATHER. 
For hanging pots, or bracket pots, where the ma ss of rich 
foliage can droop in itsnatural grace, it isoneof the loveliest 
objects it is possible to find for window decoration. For 
cutting it lasts weeks in water. Plants also blossom freelv 
and bear large red berries, which add greatly to the beauty 
ot the wavy foliage. Nothing finer for decorating or for 
bouquet making. Fine plants, 20c. each; 3 for 50c. 
SANSEVERIA ZEALANICA. 
Singularly beautiful- and easily grown. Erect, rigid, 
sword-like leaves; in some old specimens reaching a, length 
of ; rmn tour to six feet. The leaves are thick and fleshy, a 
dai K green color, with clouded bars of white. In May and June 
it -end* up long plumy flower spikes. The splendid outlines 
ot the plant, together with its distinctive marbling, make it 
a upcj h plant for jardinieres, centers of vases, etc. 20c. each. 
Long trailing stems completely clothed 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. 
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 net-work 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 these, G fine Foliage Plants for only 80c. 
