XV11I 
JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(Corporation.) 
FOLIAGE PLANTS FOR THE HOUSE. 
ARICA LU FESCENS. A majestic palm. Its dark, glossy-green leaves are gracefully curved on slender stems. 
The trunk and stems are a golden yellow, irregularly spotted with bronzy green. Each, \]/ 2 ft.,$1.50; 2j£ ft.,$3.00. 
KENTIA BELMOREANA. Sometimes called the “ Curly Palm,” recognized as one 
of the best for all purposes, being able to withstand more ill-usage, perhaps, than 
any other. Each, 1 '/ 2 ft., $2.00 ; 2 ft., $3,00 ; 3 ft., $5.00. 
LANTANIA BORBONICA. This is a typical palm and is more largely used than 
any other. It is of strong, healthy habit, and especially suitable for window 
culture. Each, 1 '/ 2 ft., $1.50; 2 ft,, $2.00; 2>£ ft., $3.00; 3 ft., $5.00. 
PANDANUS UTILIS. This is a most desirable variety for window culture, and 
will bear without injury a great deal of neglect. Each, 1 ft., $1.00; i l / 2 ft., $2.50. 
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 cts. to $1.50 each. 
RUBBER PLANTS, Ficus Elestica. We can furnish nice, healthy plants of this 
favorite at from $1.00 to $5.00 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. 
Kentla Beimoroana 
AQUATIC PLANTS. 
These are now indispensable in all gardens as well as in our natural ponds and swamps. They are as easy to 
grow as is our native pond lilies. During the past year the plants and flowers have been seen in rich abundance and 
they have been the most attractive features of our exhibitions. No plants are grown with less care or give such 
satisfaction for the amount expended. They flower profusely from early spring until cut off by frost. 
The hardy varieties may be planted as soon as vegetation commences in the spring. If not convenient to grow 
them in a pond or lily tank (which is preferable), they may be grown in tubs, several varieties being well adapted to 
this mode of culture. 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 desir¬ 
able; 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 warm weather sets in, or from the 1st to the 10th of June. 
Nelumbiums, though hardy when established, should not be planted as early as the hardy nymphaias; the latter end 
of May or first week in June is the best time to plant in our northern states. 
HARDY VARIETIES. 
NELUMBIUM SPECIOSUM. (Egyptian Lotus.) The well-known and far-famed species. Its superb flowers 
and magnificent foliage produce a splendid sub-tropical effect. The flowers, which are about a foot across when 
fully opened, are of a deep rose color, with a soft creamy white at bases of the petals ; exquisitely fragrant. 
Flowering tubers, 7^ cts. and $1.50 each. 
NELUMBIUM LUTEUM. (American Lotus.) This grand Lotus is indigenous in several sections of the United 
States, but is nevertheless little known generally. It thrives under the same conditions as N. Speciosum, from 
which it differs only in the color of its flowers, which are of a rich, sulphur yellow tint. 75 cts. and $1.50 each; 
$7.50 per dozen. 
NELUMBIUM KERMESINUM. Another distinct and charming 
variety, bearing flowers resembling the Hermosa Rose in color. 
It received the award of a first-class certificate of merit from the 
Massachusetts Horticultural Society. $2.00. 
NYMPH^EA ALBA CANDIDISSIMA. The large flowering 
variety of the English water lily; flowers six inches in diameter; 
pure white with broad petals; the earliest flowering variety, and 
continuous until frost; a superb variety ; one of the best in culti¬ 
vation. $1.00 each ; $10.00 per dozen. 
NYMPH/EA ODORATA. The well-known, fragrant pond lily. Its 
lovely, pure white flowers, so common in some locations, is worthy 
of a place among the choicest varieties where cultivated. All 
Nymphaeas of this type are useful for naturalization. 20 cts. 
each ; $2 00 per dozen. 
NYMPHi*EA ODORATA GIGANTEA. This is a superb variety 
and should be in every collection, similar in all respects to N. 
Odorata, but the flower is very large and full. A Southern variety 
of the N. Odorata type. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per dozen. 
NYMPHi*EA ODORATA ROSEA. (The popular pink Cape Cod Water Lily). It possesses all the desirable 
qualities of N. Odorata. The flowers are of large size, cup-shaped; a lovely deep pink in color; delicious 
fragrance and free bloomer; a most desirable variety. 50 cts. each. 
NYMPH/EA ODORATA SULPHUREA. One of the very best new water lilies, with large, yellow, fragrant 
flowers, standing a few inches out of the water. It is very free blooming and has the fragrance of N. Odorata. 
The leaves are deep green, beautifully mottled with reddish purple or brown spots; a great acquisition. 50 cts. 
each. 
See Special Offers on third page of cover. 
