NEW FLORAL GUIDE, AUTUMN, 1917 
Umbrella Plant 
palm in general style and habit of growth. It grows rapidly. 
Good, strong plants, 15 cts. and 20 cts. each, postpaid; larger 
size, 35 cts. each, by express. 
Thf* R liHh^r TVpp {Ficus elastica). This well-known 
plant has thick, olive-green leaves 
and graceful, polished stems. Fine plants, 50 cts. and 75 cts. 
each, postpaid; larger sizes, if sent by express, 75 cts. and $1 ea. 
indivisa. Makes long, narrow, graceful foliage 
and stands full exposure to the sun. Nice 
plants, 25 cts. and 50 cts. each, postpaid. 
Fq rfll0*111 m g ran< le (Leopard Plant). 
& Large, circular, fleshy, green 
leaves, spotted creamy white. 25 cts., post¬ 
paid; larger size, 50 cts., by express. 
Five Beautiful Coleus 
Dr. Ross (Brilliancy). Colors crimson, green 
f . and gold. 15 cts. each, ppd. 
v Firebrand. Brilliant red. 10 cts. each, postpaid. 
Hiawatha. Bronze, yellow and green. 10c., ppd. 
Verschaffeltii. The well-known crimson. 10c., ppd. 
Fairy Gem. Green, crimson markings. 10c., ppd. 
Three Unique Crotons 
Norwood Beauty. Oak-like leaves, colored green 
and golden yellow, etc. 50 cts. each, postpaid. 
Aureo-maculatum. Leaves narrow, green, thickly 
spotted yellow. 20 cts. and 35 cts. each, ppd. 
Majesticum. Mottled green, yellow and crim¬ 
son. 20 cts. and 35 cts. each, postpaid. 
The Crab Cactus, enduring as leather 
Baby Christmas Tree 
(Araucaria excelsa ) 
Grows nicely in parlor or living- 
room or for table decoration. It is ex¬ 
ceedingly beautiful. Fine, sturdy little 
trees. $1.50 each, by express. 
Fern Balls from Japan 
These pretty Fern Balls are made from Fern roots and 
moss, and require no potting or soil. Directions for 
starting: Soak the hall in tepid water for a half-hour , then 
hang up; repeat every other day until growth is started. 
p • (7 to 9 in. diam. 65 cts. each, 2 for $1 00 
oostoaid I 5 to 7 in. diam. 40 cts. “ 2 “ 70 
postpaid y 4 in diam 25 ctg> u 3 „ 65 
Choice Flowering Plants 
Two Ageratums (Floss Flower) 
Lady Jane Grey. Fluffy, sky-blue flowers. 10c. ea., ppd. 
White Cap. Flowers pure white. 10 cts. each, postpaid. 
Royal Purple Bougainvillea 
of curious royal purple flowers for months. 15 cts. 
each, postpaid; 2-yr., 35 cts., by express. 
Heavenly Blue Browallia J r e eb {°^r 
than violets, deep violet-blue. Lovely for window 
decoration in winter. 15 cts., postpaid. 
Doric r^QTCir (Marguerite, Mrs. F. Sander). 
Tdllb Magnificent double flowers of 
pure glistening white and produced in immense 
quantities. The plant requires good soil; it will throw 
up masses of splendid flowers which last a long time. 
The first few flowers will come single. 15 cts. each, 
2 for 25 cts.; larger size, 25 cts. each, postpaid. 
The rVflh Cartm ( See cut -) Grows ver y 
me ^duub easily and produces 
large, rosy crimson flowers all over the plant, con¬ 
tinuing in bloom a long time. 15 cts. each; larger 
size, 25 cts., postpaid. 
1 fZ The above 3 Palms in mailing size for 90 cts., post- 
^UO Llv ^ paid. The 3 in largest size for $1.50, by express. 
Ornamental Foliage Plants 
Three Easy-to-Grow Palms 
THE KENTIA PALM (Kentia Belmoreana ). One of the easiest 
to grow. It is not affected by the dust and dry air of the 
house. Plants, 6 to 8 in. high, 35 cts. each; larger size, 45 
cts., postpaid; extra size, 60 cts., by express. 
f THE FAN PALM {Latania borbonica). Fan-shaped leaves of 
\ rich, shining dark green. Plants, 6 to 10 in. high, 35 cts. 
each; 10 to 15 in., 45 cts., postpaid; 15 to 18 in., 60 cts., by 
express. 
OSTRICH-FEATHER PALM {Areca lutescens). Foliage is rich, 
glossy green, with bright yellow stems; it grows tall and slen¬ 
der. Plants 6 to 8 in. high, 35 cts. each; 10 to 12 in., 50 cts., 
postpaid; larger plants, 60 cts., by express. 
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