NEW FLORAL GUIDE-SPRING, 1900, 
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Boston Ivy 
(Anjpelopris Vvitcbil.) 
I S well known as the best and most 
beautifnl bardy climbing vine for 
covering the walls of houses, 
churches, schools, mills, etc. The 
vine throws out fine rootlets all along 
the stems, which enable it to cling 
fast to the tallest walls, and it wi.l 
soon cover them with a sheet of band- 
some deep green foliage, as shown in 
the illustration. As Autumn ap¬ 
proaches, the leaves gradually turn to 
brilliant crimson and golden tints, 
which are greatly admired in their 
season. The vine covers the walls so 
completely it aids materially to pre¬ 
serve the walls and keep the buildings 
dry and warm in winter and cool in sum¬ 
mer. It is very extensively planted in 
our most beautiful suburban places, 
where it gives a finish of grace and 
beauty that nothing else can do. The 
Japan Ivy is entirely hardy, and 
Ainpelopsts Veitcliii. (Boston Ivy.) will grow and thrive finely in all 
usual places all over the United States. It is equally desirable for all classes of building, and can not be 
recommended too highly. Set 12 to 18 inches apart. Good strong plants, 15c., 2 for 25c.; $1.50 
per do*., postpaid. Two year plants, 20c., 2 for 35c.; $2.00 per doz., by express. 
Dolichos Japonicus —A tremendous climber, 
will run 30 to 40 feet in a season, and quickly 
cover porches, fences, tall trees, etc.; rich purple 
flowers, in handsome clusters. 15 cts.; 2 for 25 
cts.; $1.50 per doz., postpaid. 
Madeira Vine— A pretty quick-growing climber, 
covering a large space in a short time; bears 
lovely racemes of feathery flowers of delicious 
fragrance. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 90 cts. 
per dozen. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM —(Elephant’s Ears). A splendid ornamental foliage 
plant, very popular for lawn or garden; likes warmth and moisture ; grows three to 
four feet high ; immense leaves, frequently three feet long and two wide, light 
green, beautifully veined. This is truly a grand plant and is greatly admired 
by plant lovers everywhere. Roots keep in cellar over winter. Good, 
strong bulbs, 15 cts. each, 4 for 50 cts., $1.50 per doz,, postpaid; larger size, 20 
cts. each, $2.00 per doz., postpaid. Larger size, very large, 40 cts. each, 
$4.00 per doz,, postpaid, or 25 cts. each. $3.00 per doz., by express. 
NOTE. —Caladiums should be planted two feet apart in a bed by them¬ 
selves, they like good rich ground and plenty of room. A lialf-dozen 
Caladiums and one dozen Spotted Callas, (page 85) for 
make a very handsome bed. Price for both, S3.00. postpaid. 
GOLDEN DOUBLE CROWN LILY— (Hemerocallis). A strong 
hardy bulb, throwing up flower stems 3 to 4 feet high, and bear¬ 
ing splendid, large lily-like flowers; elegant golden 
with bright carmine ring around the centre; very handsome. 
Some of the flowers are single, but are pretty and worth 
a place in every garden. 10 cts. ; 3 for 25 cts. ; doz., 75 
GERMAN IRIS —Splendid for bedding out; elegant erect 
shaped leaves, and large crape-like flowers of exquisite coloring 
sky blue, yellow, orange and white in very beautiful 
tions; blooms early in Spring, and is always greatly admired. 
Should be found in every garden. Fine mixed, 6 cts, each ; 3 
for 15 cts.; doz., 50 cts. 
Caladium Esculentum. 
