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CROSMAN BROTHERS' CATALOGUE. 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED IPOMCEA. 
This splendid hardy climber grows rapidly, covering a large space in one season, 
and will live in the ground over winter in our Northern latitudes. The flowers are 
very large, pure white, shading to pink and purple in the throat. Roots, each 20c. 
GERANIUM. 
A group of scarlet Geraniums is a dazzling sight from June to November. No 
flowering plants are more grown, and certainly none are more suitable for large 
beds where a mass of bloom is desired. When used in connection with Alternan- 
theras, Coleus and other foliage plants, they make an attractive display. Plants 
each 15c., 3 for 40c., (5 for 80c., 12 for $1.50. 
COLEUS. 
The Coleus is the best and cheapest variegated-leaved plant we have for orna¬ 
mental bedding. A few dozens of these plants will make a bed of which no one 
will have any cause to be ashamed. Plants should be set about a foot apart ; so 
when the size of the bed iB ascertained it is easy to figure how many plants are 
needed of each kind for a row. Each 15c., dozen $1.50. 
John Goode, a splendid yellow bedding variety, foliage deeply serrated. 
Verschaffeltii, velvet crimson. 
Several Fancy Varieties. 
PETUNIA. 
Few plants give better satisfaction where a mass of flowers is desired than the 
Petunia, especially the single varieties. They flower from the time they are planted 
in spring until killed by frost. The double varieties are also excellent for bedding, 
but they do not produce their flowers in such wonderful profusion as do the single 
kinds. For pot culture they are among the most desirable plants we have. The 
flowers are beautiful, many of the varieties showing blooms that are as large and 
hand8omly formed as Camellia. A well-grown plant is always in bloom. 
Petunia. Double, each 20c., doz. $2.00. 
Double Variegated Red and White, each 20c., doz. $2.00. 
Single, each 15c., doz. $1.50. 
Hardy Plants and Bulbs. 
The following are some of the most desirable and leading Hardy Plants that 
will endure the winter with safety. When once planted they will continue to 
improve every year. They may be increased by division of the roots. 
AMPELOPSIS. 
Ampelopsis Veitchii, this hardy variety clings very firmly to the side of a 
house or wall, and will soon form a most perfect mass of foliage. It may be 
allowed to climb all over the surface, or it can be confined to the foundation 
wall only, the leaves overlapping each other with wonderful regularity. It is 
a most beautiful climber, and has become a great favorite. In autumn this 
unique plant assumes its greatest beauty, the foliage that in summer was a 
bright glossy green, changes, until the whole plant is a glowing mass of the 
brightest shades of crimson, scarlet and orange. Also known as the Japan and 
Boston Ivy. Each 15c,, doz. $1.50. 
DAISY. 
The Daisy blooms well during spring and autumn, and is too well known to 
require any description. Fine double red and white, each 20c., doz. $2.00. 
DIANTHUS. 
Fine Strong.Plants, description will be found on page 48 ; each 20c., doz. $2.00. 
