flowering plants 
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Actinidia Polygama 
A New Japanese Climber—Very Choice 
The above illustration was kindly loaned to us by Prof. 
L. H. Bailey, of Cornell University, who lmd it prepared for 
his forthcoming “ Cyclopedia of Horticulture.” He speaks 
of this new v ine in the following favorable terms : 
“ ACTINJLUIA POLYGAMA is a Japanese vine belong¬ 
ing to the Camellia or tea family. It is a woody climber, with 
large and very thick and glossy leaves, a strong grower, 
exceedingly hardy in central New York, and so far entirely 
free from any attack of insects or fungi. It hears large plum¬ 
shaped, greenish fruits, which are edible, having a slightly 
lig-like flavor. The flowers are in clusters of two or three, 
white, about one inch across, and fragrant. The wholq aspect 
of the vine is very attractive, and it is one of the very best, 
if nottlie best, of arbor vines for the North.” Price, 20c. each ; 
6 for Sl.00. 
BEGONIA BEX. 
Hegonia Hex 
(Painted Leaf Varieties ) 
We offer the most distinct and handsomely marked \un- 
eties of this beautiful class of Begonias. These are grown 
for their variegated foliage and are very desirable for house 
and garden decorations, in shady positions, and especially 
well adapted for baskets, vases, etc. 15c. each; 2for 25c. 
Choice Carnations 
We offer one plant each of the finest new named sorts 
according to color, viz.: 1 each Yellow.White, Red, Pink and 
Striped for 50c., or 15c. each. 
New Chrysanthemum, fiiank iiabdy. 
Choicest Chrysanthemums 
PRANK HARDY. A large pure while, with petals beauti¬ 
fully twisted nnd curled. 
HELEN BLOODGOOJ). Beautiful clear pink. 
MBS. GEO. HI. PULLMAN. Larne yellow. 
EUGENE DAILLEDOUZE. Grand clear yellow. 
1* HIE A DELPHI A. White with lemon yellow. 
IVORY. Satin white. 
GEO. IV. CHILDS. Self-colored crimson. 
LADY PLAYFAII5. Incurved pearly pink. 
BUSS FLORENCE PULLMAN. Grand white. 
GOLDEN AVEDDING. Twisted yellow. 
Price, 12c. each, or the 10 for 81.U0. 
Hardy Pompone Chrysanthemums 
Thcso beautiful hardy sorts are again coming to tl»o front 
and are being largely planted for out-door bedding. 
0 choice sorts, all different, for 5<)o. 
New Violets 
New Mammoth Single Blue Violet, 
Luxione 
Tho Luxione is a grand new French variety. Single 
flowers as largoas nslnndard silverdollar. Deep ultramarine 
blue color nnd delicious fragrance. The upper petals are 
wilier and better formed than In the California. It hi a (Treat 
improvement on tliut popular variety. Price, ISo. oneli; (1 
for GOo. 
PRINCESS OF WALKS. Another grand single variety. 
A shade lighter in color than Luxione, and very fragrant. 
Price, 15c. each; 0 for GOc. 
New California Violet 
THE CALIFORNIA A’lOLET is the most robust 
grower of all violets; flowers the size of a silver dollar; stems 
ten to fourteen Incliesln length ; color and fragrance perfect; 
free from disease. Price, 10c. each; G for 60e. 
Violet, Marie Louise 
The well-known double light purple variety. AVo offer 
strong, healthy plants,so thntnuy amateur will have no dilll- 
cultv in growing them. Thousands of this peerless variety 
are crown for the flowers alone, to supply tho enl-flower 
markets of the country during the winter season. Price, 10c. 
each; G for GOc. 
Violet, Swaniey White 
The best pure white variety. Flowers perfectly double 
and fragrant. Price, 10c. eucli; 0 for GOc. 
Violet, Lady Hume Campbell 
A fine double blue variety. A great favorite with florists. 
>rice, 10c. each; G for 50c. . . 
„ , . - „ s rn. One plant each of the above 
Violet Collection, 6 for 50c. h j x varieties for 00c. 
