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C. pi. 'Reeser, Seedsman and Florist, 
Azalea Indica. 
AZALEA INDICA. 
One of the most gorgeously blooming families, together with the showiest of all 
greenhouse plants. The colors of the flower vary from the purest white to the deep¬ 
est crimson, in untold variations. The soil should always be packed hard when 
transplanted. Their success depends, however, more on the degree of moisture in 
the atmosphere in which they live. We have a number of the best flowering sorts 
that will flower finely this coming Winter. 
Price, 35 ceuta each; four line sorts for $1.25. 
Ampelopsis Veitchi. 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI—Miniature Virginia Creeper. 
An entirely hardy Ampelopsis of Japanese origin. It grows as rapidly as the old 
Virginia Creeper, and attains a height of 60 feet. It clings firmly to any wall, tree, 
etc. The leaves are small on young plants, which at first are of an olive-green brown 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI—Continued. 
color, changing to bright scarlet In the Autumn. As the plant acquires age the 
leaves increase in size. This variety becomes more popular every season, and is 
without a rival. 
Price, 20 cents each; three for 50 cents. Larger plants 35 cents each. 
BALM—Melissa, or Bee Flower. 
Hardy, herbaceous perennials, having leaves finely marked with yellow and white, 
known respectively as “ Golden ” and “ Silver Balm.” Both are delightfully fra¬ 
grant. Valuable for rockeries, etc. I offer both varietle.s. Golden Balm and Silver 
Balm, for 10 cents each. 
Begonia Iletallica. 
BEGONIAS—Flowering Varieties. 
This beautiful class of plants Is deservedly popular. The more free-flowering va¬ 
rieties are indispenslble in every floral establishment, their handsome blossoms be¬ 
ing valuable for bouquets. They are suitable for pot culture in the window or the out¬ 
door plant stand, and also for planting in hanging-baskets and ferneries. Daring 
the greater portion of the year the plants are, iu the different varieties, covered with 
a profusion of graceful, drooping racemes of rose-pink, white, crimson, and bi-colored 
buds and blossoms that are exceedingly attractive, and having a waxy, coral-like 
appearance. The plants themselves are of neat, compact habit, with glossy green 
leaves in some varieties and exquisitely cut ones in others. 
Begonia Alba Perfecta Orandiflora.—A couple of years since I obtained this very 
desirable Begonia without any label, and am not sure that this is the proper 
name, as neither florists nor amateurs who have seen it here have ever seen it 
before, but all unite in saying that it is the most beautiful plant that they have 
ever seen in this fine class. The foliage and growth resemble the well-known 
Begonia Rubra, but are more dwarf, the flower is identical with the same plant, 
except that it is pure white. When the plants were in bloom lest Spring before 
being cut back they were one solid mass of these elegant blooms borne in im¬ 
mense pendant clusters. I can recommend this beautiful plant to one and all. 
Price,.10 cents, larger plants 2,'; cents. 
Alba Picla.—A perfectly distinct new variety. It is shrubby in habit, and of com¬ 
pact growth, having long, slender pointed leaves on short stems. The leaves 
are glossy green, thickly spotted with silvery white, the spots graduating in 
size from the center toward the margin. Foliage small and elegant. The 
branches are upright and gracefully curving.25 cents. 
Argyrostigma Picta.—Sometimes called “Angels Wings,” from the beautiful 
leaves, which are smooth, of medium size, light green, and thickly covered with 
clear silver markings or spots, the underside of a crimson color, white flowers* 
decidedly a handsome plant. Price,. 25 cents. 
Bruantl.—New, shrubby, foliage very bright green, flowers quite large, white, 
tinged with delicate pink, completely covering the whole plant. Price, 16 cents. 
Diggswelliana.—Flowers dark crimson, center pink, very free bloomer, a beautiful 
variety, will please everybody. Price,.10 cents. 
Follosa.—A handsome basket plant, the foliage is small and delicate, and contrasts 
well with its white bloom, very elegant. Price, .10 cents 
