FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 
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House and Garden Plants 
Under this heading we have included 
such plants as flourish in the parlor, hall, 
greenhouse, and some in protected situa¬ 
tions out of doors. 
Asparagus plumosus. The leaves are a bright 
green, are gracefully arched, and are as 
finely woven as the finest silken mesh, sur¬ 
passing Maidenhair Ferns in grace, fineness 
of texture, and richness of color. 
Asparagus Sprengerii. A variety of recent in¬ 
troduction. It is as a basket plant that this 
will prove most valuable. 
Aspidistra lurida. This is the plant one sees 
so many of in windows, halls and stores. 
The foliage is large, lily-like in appearance, 
of a dark green color. It is of rugged con¬ 
stitution and will stand in locations that 
will kill most plants. 
Anthericum variegatum. Foliage beautifully 
striped yellowish white; succeeds admirably 
in the window; also much esteemed as a 
basket plant. 
Aspidistra lurida variegata. A variegated 
form of the preceding. 
Begonias. Rex Varieties. Very handsome par¬ 
lor and greenhouse decorative plants. The 
leaves are wonderfully formed and marvel¬ 
ously colored. We have a magnificent col¬ 
lection. 
Cyclamen. Charming plants, with beautiful 
foliage and richly-colored fragrant flowers. 
Universal favorites for winter and spring 
blooming. 
Carnations. Assorted varieties. White, red, 
pink and variegated. 
Chrysanthemums. Assorted varieties. Write 
for list of varieties. 
Daisy, English. Pretty plants; numerous 
white to pink flowers, on stems 6 inches 
long. 
Echeveria. (Cotyledon.) Hen and Chickens. 
Succulent plants, suitable for rockeries, 
edging or carpet-bedding. 
Fuchsia. Assorted. We have a fine collection 
including the very best varieties. 
Geraniums. Single, Double and Ivy-Leaved. 
We have used the utmost care in the selec¬ 
tion, limiting our list to improved types. 
Assorted varieties. 
Heliotrope. Rich, fragrant flowers; dark 
green leaves. Assorted varieties. 
Hibiscus rosea-sinensis. (Chinese Hibiscus.) 
Brighi, glossy leaves; gorgeous flowers. As¬ 
sorted colors. 
Lantana. We offer the best of the new varie¬ 
ties. 
Lobelia erinus. Flowers white to blue. July 
to October. 
Marguerite. (Paris Daisy.) We grow both 
the white and yellow varieties. 
Mint. Pretty border plant, round, variegated 
leaves, having a pleasant, mint-like odor 
when bruised. 
New Zealand Flax. (Phormium tenax.) Large 
erect, dark green leaves, with narrow, red¬ 
dish brown margin. 
Pampas Grass. Leaves long, narrow, droop¬ 
ing; silvery plumes. 
Pansy. (Viola tricolor.) Extra choice varie¬ 
ties, from best imported seed. 
Pelargoniums. (Lady Washington Gerani¬ 
ums.) The best of the late introductions. 
Phlox. Assorted varieties. Large range of 
colors; early summer till late fall. 
Solanum pseudo capsicum (Jerusalem Cherry). 
Branching; glossy leaves; bright scarlet 
globular berries in profusion. 
Thyme. (Thymus.) We grow the common 
Thyme, with plain green foliage; and the 
variegated variety. 
Tradeseantia. (Wandering Jew.) Three va¬ 
rieties; fine for hanging-baskets, jardinieres 
and vases. 
Vinca major. (Periwinkle.) Trailing plant; 
deep, glossy green leaves; trumpet-shaped, 
pale blue flowers. 
Poinsettia pulclierrimn. The well-known 
plant; popular in Southern California. Long 
stems, large leaves and great scarlet bracts, 
surrounding flowers, which appear in win¬ 
ter. 
Shasta Daisies. 
Verbenas. Latest introduced varieties, su¬ 
perior to old sorts. 
VIOLETS 
California. Single, blue violet; profuse 
bloomer; very fragrant. 
Marie Louise. Deep blue-violet; creamy white; 
very fragrant. 
Princess of Wales. Flowers of largest size, 
true violet-blue; very fragrant; long stems. 
Swanley White. Large, double white flowers. 
