DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 
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Choice Specialties in Plants and Bulbs. 
A distinct novelty and the most wonderfully variegated Abutilon 
deep green color, not mottled as in all other variegated forms, but 
margin, much like the Silver-leaved Geranium. The flowers are 
crimson. The plant is a strong, robust grower, and makes a beautiful 
specimen in a short time, and is equally desirable as 
a bedding or pot [plant. Strong plants ; each 25c to 
50c. 
Abutilon. “Souvenir de Bonn.” 
yet introduced, foliage is large, of a 
each leaf is edged with a broad white 
quite large, pink, striped with 
Agapanthus Umbellatus, 
Agapanthus umbellatus. “Blue African Lily.” 
(See Cut.) A royal plant and flower in every sense 
of the word. Each crown produces an abundance of 
dark green, waxy amaryllis like leaves which last 
for years, and throws up flower stalks 2 or 3 feet tall, 
crowned with immense umbels of from 30 to 100 ex¬ 
quisite long tubed Lily-like flowers of a lovely sky- 
blue color, which remain unfaded for weeks. It may 
be confined to a good sized pot, but if not divided will 
finally fill a tub as shown in the cut, and produce 30 
to 40 stalks of flowers at one time. One of the 
grandest of pot plants. It should be given an abund¬ 
ance of water in summer, while growing and flower¬ 
ing, taking care however, not to let any remain in a 
stagnant state about the roots. Fine plants; each 
25c to 50c 
Anthericum vittatum variegatum. (See cut) Elegant 
house plant from the Cape of Good Hope, has foliage of 
a bright grassy-green color, beautifully striped and 
margined with creamy-white. In variegation and habit 
it closely resembles Pandanus Veitchii, but is of more 
rapid growth and easy of cultivation. It has a hardy 
constitution, not as against cold, but against the dry 
atmosphere and gas of the parlor, which makes it a 
valuable plant for the window or conservator} 7 . Filled 
in hanging baskets, jardinieres, or rustic designs, it 
makes a handsome ornament. Each 25c to 75c. 
Antigonon leptopus. “Rosade Montana.” A native 
of Mexico, is a magnificent climber for the greenhouse, 
rivaling the Bougainvillea in the color and abundance of 
its flowers. The chief attraction of the flowers is afforded 
by the sepals which are half an inch long, of a bright 
rose color. As the flowers are produced in such great 
profusion, the plant in its season of flowering, presents 
a brilliant and extremely showy appearance. It is de¬ 
scribed by the discoverer as one of the most beautiful 
climbers he ever beheld. If planted in the garden it 
should be given a warm, sunny situation. Each 25c to 50c. 
Anthericum. 
Araucaria excelsa. “ Norfolk Island Pine.” (See cut next page.) The handsomest tree grown in 
California, presenting a most striking, beautiful and symmetrical appearance. Its deep green feathery 
foliage, arranged in whorls around a perfectly straight spire-like stem, forms a plant of rare grace and 
beauty. It is now extensively used in Europe as a decorative plant for the table. Our stock is strong 
and of fine form. Plants 1*2 feet, each $1.50; 2 feet, $2.00; 3 feet, $3.50. 
Aristolochia elegans. An elegant summer climber of rapid and dense growth. It bears even on 
small plants, handsome flowers of a rich dark purple color ornamented throughout with irregular mark¬ 
ings of creamy-white, center of flower deep yellow. The flowers are followed by seed vessels of beau¬ 
tiful and interesting appearance, when fully opened to release the seed they are like minature parachutes. 
Each 25c to_50c. 
