XVI 
JOSEPH BRKCK & SONS 
(CORPO RATION.) 
MILLA. B.flora. Beautiful white waxy flowers with pale lemon anthers. Deliciously fragrant. Plant out- 
doors in May and take up bulbs in Fall like Gladioli. Each, io cts. ; per doz., 75 cts. ; per ico, $5,00. 
MADEIRA VINE. A beautiful rapid-growing climber, bearing in profusion very fragrant white flowers. Each 
5 cts. •, per doz., 50 cts. ’ 
MONTBRETIA. Crocosmiaeflora. Very large flowers of fine shape. Base of flowers is bright orange, sprinkled 
with purple spots, arranged like Tigridia. Each, 10 cts. ; per doz , 75 cts. 
P./EONIES. We can furnish these well-known, old favorites in all the newest varieties. 
—Hardy Herbaceous Sorts, named. 50 cts. each. 
Hardy Herbaceous, assorted colors ; large flowering roots. 50 cts. each. 
— Hardy Herbaceous, large, double, white. 50 cts. each. 
ROSES. The following are new sorts well worthy the attention of 
all growers of the “ Queen of Flowers.” 
— Crimson Rambler. A new Japanese climbing variety introduced 
two years ago. It has proved perfectly hardy, and on account of 
its rapid growth, quantity and quality of flowers and fragrance, 
has become the leader among climbing sorts. Plants, each, 
according to size, 25 and 50 cts. 
— Yellow Rambler. The flowers are borne in immense clusters — 
often as many as one hundred and fifty in a bunch ; the color is 
a decided yellow. It is a fitting companion to the Crimson 
Rambler. Plants, each, 25 and 50 cts. 
SMILAX. A beautiful climber for greenhouse or window culture. 
Plants from two and a half inch pots. 15 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz. 
TIGRIDIA. (Shell Flower.) Beautiful, large, shell-like flowers, 
produced from July until frost. They require similar treatment 
to the dahlia. 
—Conchiflora. Orange and crimson spots. 5 cts. each ; 50 cts per 
doz. 
—Grandiflora. Crimson. 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz. 
—Grandiflora Alba. White flowers spotted with maroon and rose. 
5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz. 
—Pavonia. Red with crimson spots. 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz. 
TUBEROSES. These are universal favorites and very easily grown. 
Before potting, remove the small offsets. Use rich loam and 
start in hot-bed or in house. Do not set out until all danger from 
frost is past. 
—Excelsior Double Pearl. 5 cts. each; 25 cts. per doz. ; $1.75 per 
100. 
— Tall, Double. 5 Cts. each ; 25 Cts. per doz. ; $1.75 per IOO. Crimson Rambler Rose. 
— Albino. This variety is hardier and earlier than the others. The flowers are single, white, large and fragrant. 
5 cts. each ; 30 cts. per doz.: $1.75 per jioo. 
FOLIAGE PLANTS FOR HOUSE, LAWN AND PIAZZA. 
ARICA LUTESCENS. A 
The trunk and stems are a 
Kentla Belmoreana. 
majestic palm. Its dark, glossy-green leaves are gracefully curved on slender stems. 
golden yellow, irregularly spotted with bronzy-green. Each, \V 2 ft.,$t.co; 2^ ft. $7.00. 
KENTIA BELMOREANA. Sometimes called the “ Curly Palm,” recognized asone 
of the best for all purposes, being able to withstand more ill-usage, perhaps 
than any other. Each, \'/ 2 ft., $2.00; 2 ft., S3.00; 3 ft., #5.00. 
LANTANIA BORBONICA. 1 his is ajtypical palm and is more largely used than 
any other. It is of strong, healthy habit, and especially suitable for window 
culture. Each, i '/ 2 ft., #1.50; 2 ft., $2.00; 2^ ft., $3.00 ; 3 ft., $5.00. 
PANDANUS UTILIS. Phis is a most desirable variety for window culture, and 
will bear without injury a great deal of neglect. Each, 1 ft., $1.00; \ '/ 2 ft., *2.c;o. 
DRACENA INDIVISA. Valuable as a window plant and for centres of vases, 
baskets, beds, etc.; 50 cts to $1.50 each. 
DRACENA TERMINALIS. A beautiful decorative plant, gorgeous shades of 
crimson, bronzy-green and pink foliage; 50 cents to #1.50 each. 
RUBBER PLANTS. Ficus Elcstica. We can furnish nice, healthy plants of this 
favorite at from $1.00 to I5.00 each, according to size. 
NEPHROLEPSIS EXALTATA. Sward Fern . A very popular window-plant. 
It bears well with heat, dust and neglect, and always has a bright, fresh appear¬ 
ance. Strong plants, 50 cts. to #2.00 each. 
AQUATIC PLANTS. 
The hardy varieties may be planted as soon as vegetation commences in the spring. They may be grown in 
tubs A warm sheltered position, yet with full exposure and sunshine should be selected. Fill the tubs two-thirds 
full of turfy soil enriched with decomposed hot-bed or farmyard manure ; cow manure is very desirable; cover with 
two inches of sand and fill with water. The crowns of the plants should be placed just under the surface of the soil 
The tender varieties should not be planted until from the 1st to the 10th of lune. Nelumbiums though 
hardy when established, should not be planted as early as the hardy Nymphxas. 
See Special Offers on third page of cover. 
