Holm & Olson, Inc.— Home of Flowers —Saint Paul 
BOXWOOD 
We offer very fine specimens of these 
desirable plants in all sizes, in well 
matched pairs or single plants. They 
are very attractive when used at en¬ 
trances, or sides of walks; they are 
essential and most desirable where a 
formal effect is wanted. 
The foliage is a beautiful soft green 
and very dense. 
BALL OR GLOBE SHAPED 
Per 
Each 
Pair 
16 inches in diam. 
. $ 7.50 
$14.00 
18 “ “ “ _ 
. 8.50 
16.00 
20 “ 
. . 10.00 
19 00 
24 “ 
. 13.00 
25.00 
PYRAMID SHAPED 
30 in. high above soil.. 
.. 9.00 
17.00 
36 “ “ “ “ . 
.. 11.00 
20.00 
All Boxwood plants are contained in 
new cedar tubs, painted green. 
BAY TREES 
We have some very nice American 
grown Pyramidal shaped Bay Trees. 
They come in matched pairs from 10 to 
14 feet tall. Prices of these on appli¬ 
cation. 
Foliage and Decorative Plants 
Asparagus Plumosus — (Lace Fern). Very fine lacy 
foliage. 35c each. Large plants Si.00 each. 
Asparagus Sprengeri —Long sprays of fine light green 
foliage, suited for ferneries or hanging baskets. 35c, 
large plants 50c and $1.00 each. 
Aspidistra —A very hardy house plant, will live well 
under the most severe conditions. Leathery, deep glossy 
green leaves. $2.50, $3.00 and $4.00 each. 
Auracaria — (Norfolk Island Pine). Fine plants 
$3.00, $4.00 and $5.00 each. 
Aucubas —Dark green leathery leaves spotted and 
blotched yellow. Strong bushy plants 75c, $1.50 and 
$2.00 each. 
Crassula —Thick fleshy leaves, heavy stem. A hardy 
compact plant for house culture. Fine plants, 35c each. 
Very large specimen plants, $1.00 and $1.50 each. 
Cacti —We offer a large variety of these interesting 
plants, about fifty different and distinct kinds. If cus¬ 
tomers desiring these will describe the type wanted, we 
will endeavor to make a pleasing selection. Plants in 3 
and 4-inch pots. 35c to $1.00 each. Larger plants and 
specimen from $1.00 and upward. 
Dieffenbachia —Pretty, light green leaves, dotted with 
white spots. 50c and 75c each. Large plants $1.50 and 
$2.00 each. 
Ficus Elastica — (Common Rubber Plant) —Strong 
plants, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 each. 
We have one of the largest and best collections of 
foliage and decorative plants in America. It would re¬ 
quire a large catalog to list and describe all of them. We 
list on the following two pages a few of the more common 
and popular kinds. If interested in varieties not listed, 
please write us for the desired variety and we will give 
description and quote prices. 
The plants offered here are all adapted to house culture, 
they are clean, healthy plants that are free from any 
insect pests. 
Ficus Variagata —The foliage is creamy white and 
green, in all other respects itissimilal to Elastica, $1.50 
and $2.00 each. 
Ficus Nitida —Small bright green leaves similar to the 
leaves of orange trees. Very good for porch or window 
box use. Nice young plants 40c each; larger plants $1.00 
and $1.50 each. 
Helxine Solieroli — (Baby’s Tears). A very thrifty low 
growing moss like plant. Very hardy for house use. 
50c and 75c each. 
Japanese Maples —Small, finely cut red leaves, suited 
for the rock garden or shady border. Nice plants 12 to 15 
inches tall. 75c each. Large plants $2.00 and $3.00 each. 
Myrtles —Fine plants of this old favorite; small glossy 
green foliage. Nice plants, 75c each. Large plants, $2.50, 
$3.00 and $4.00 each. 
Pandanus Veitchii —Beautifully striped and variegated 
white and green leaves. $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50 each. 
Pepperomias —Dark, shiny green, leathery foliage. 
This is the hardiest house plant we have to offer. Will 
thrive under most any condition. Strong young plants, 
35c each. 
Philodendron Gutata —A very hardy fleshy leaved 
trailing plant that does well under most any condition in 
the house. 35c each. 
Philodendron Monstera —Large curious, grotesque 
leaves, perforated and deeply serrated. Excellent for 
house culture. Strong plants $5.00 and $6.00 each. 
Sanseveria Laurenti — (Snake Plant). Tall, barred 
leaves with golden yellow edges, $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50 
each. 
Sanseveria Zeelanica — (Snake Plant). Barred and 
mottled gray and dark green. $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and 
$2.50 each. 
Small plants, suitable for planting in dishes, 25c, 35c, 
and 50c each. 
Selaginella —Pretty moss like foliage, grows very low 
and spreads well over the soil or any moist surface. 
50c each. 
Tradescantia — (Wandering Jew). Plain green, vari¬ 
egated red, white. 35c each. 
Umbrella Plant — (Cyperus Alternifolius). Nice 
plants of this old favorite. 50c and $1.00 each. 
Vitis Rhomboides —This is a 
newly discovered, very useful 
house plant. It resembles ivy 
but is a more robust growing 
and drooping habit, dark green 
foliage. Strong plants, 50c and 
$1.00 each. 
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