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EUPHORBIA SPLENDENS. 
"Crown'of Thorns” (See cut.) A very curious 
and remarkable window plant. It is a strong-grow¬ 
ing creeper or climbing plant that can be trained 
over any desired form, as shown in the illustration; 
andjwhen'full of its bright scarlet flowers, which 
almosfcover the deep, glossy, green leaves, it is an 
object ofjrare and striking beauty. Easily grown, 
and always attracts attention. Each 25c to $1.00. 
Euphorbia Splendens. 
ECHEVERIA. 
The Echeverias are succulent plants, all more or 
less ornamental, particularly so when in flower. 
They are all free growing plants suitable for 
rockeries, edgings or massing; where carpet bed¬ 
ding is done the Echeverias are indispensable. 
Hoveyii. (Opal Echeveria.) Exceedingly beau¬ 
tiful with leaves of a bluish opal tint,white, bluish 
green and pink striped. It sports, giving leaves of 
different shapes, changing and mixing its colors 
variously; pretty yellow flowers. Each 25c to 75c. 
Metallica. Large foliage, beautiful pearly lav¬ 
ender-pink in color, contrasting finely with the 
tall spikes of waxen red flowers. Each 25c to 50c. 
Secunda Glauca. (See cut.) A fine border 
plant with handsome glaucous green leaves and 
bright red flowers. Each 15c; per doz. 75c. 
GASTERIA. (See cut.) 
A somewhat extensive genus of succulent plants 
from the Cape of Good Hope, allied to the Aloe, 
which they closely resemble and requiring the same 
treatment. The leaves are mostly tongue-shaped, 
all beautifully marked with raised white spots, 
flowers scarlet, lined and tipped with green. 
Four beautiful varieties, each 25 to 50c. 
Gasterin. 
HAWORTHIA. 
Handsome little Agave-like plants of perfect 
form, dark green in color and beautifully marked 
with raised white spots on the surfrce of their 
leaves. Some have round semi-transparent or 
translucent leaves which are most interesting. 
Each 25c to 50c. 
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM TIGRINUM. 
w Tiger’s Jaw.” Is a very rare plant. Leaves 
thick, fleshy, edged with soft spines and resem¬ 
bling the open jaws of some animals. Very large 
and beautiful yellow flowers. A great curiosity. 
Each, 35c to $1.00. 
ROCHEA FALCATA. 
An interesting plant with large thick, fleshy 
leaves of a light frosted green. Flowers brilliant 
scarlet; a splendid house plant. Each 25c to 50c. 
Eche\ eria Secunda Glauca. 
STAPELIAS. 
This is a genus of very curious plants, with 
pretty star-like flowers proceeding from the base. 
These are very singular as well as showy, and 
would be highly prized were it not for their offensive 
odor, nevertheless they are interesting plants, and 
the odor is of short duration. 
