JAMES VICK’b ouio, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES 
lx. 
PALMS 
ARCTOTIS GRANDIS 
This remarkably handsome new annual grows luxuriantly, and forms pro¬ 
fusely-branched bushes about two and a half feet in height and breadth. Its 
flower-heads, borne on long stems, are large and showy, from two and a half to 
three inches across; the ray florets are white on the upper surface, embellished 
by a narrow yellow zone at their base ; reverse of petals pale lilac. These 
splendid flowers are produced abundantly from early summer to autumn. 
Packet, io cents. 
VicK’s Surprise Dahlias 
We are receivings© many testimonials and encouraging letters from customers 
who planted our Seedling Dahlias last summer, that we offer with perfect confidence 
another fine lot which we grew last season. These did not bloom last summer, 
but the tubers, when planted this coming spring will bloom for the first time. As 
Dahlias grown from seed do 
not come true to name, we 
predict a veritable surprise, 
both novel and interesting to 
all purchasers of this valuable 
collection. Their wealth of 
bloom and varied colors will 
prove interesting, and doubt¬ 
less the purchaser of one of 
these collections will find one 
or more valuable novelties in 
distinct form or color. There 
will be no disappointment to 
the planter of these Dahlias. 
Twelve for 60 cents; 
Twenty-three for $1.00. 
LaRose, III., Nov. 17/02. 
Your Surprise Dahlias that 
I ordered last spring were the 
finest I ever had. There were 
no two alike in color, and over 
one-half of them were double. 
Mas. Adolph Schumacher. 
A S decorative plants for 
the house many species 
of Palms are highly prized. 
v Those species which will 
thrive in ordinary heat and 
with least care are among 
the handsomest and most de¬ 
sirable of the family. They will do well 
at a window where there is little or no 
direct sunshine. This peculiarity makes 
these plants adapted to places quite un¬ 
suited to ordinary house plants. A regu¬ 
lar, but not excessive, supply of water, and 
a fair light, are all the plants demand dur¬ 
ing the cool season. In summer a more 
liberal watering is required. The soil 
should be a substantial fibery loam. A daily syring¬ 
ing of the leaves is an advantage, but in winter once 
a week is sufficient. If kept in a living room, with 
dry furnace heat, daily syringing or spraying the 
leaves is advisable. We here offer plants of the 
handsomest and most reliable species. 
First size, eighteen to twenty inches high; second 
size, eight to twelve inches high; tim'd size , strong 
young plants from three-inch pots. 
Sent by Mail or Express prepaid at these prices. 
Areca lutescens. One of the handsomest Palms; 
desirable in every stage of growth. It is an easy 
plant to manage, and always looks well. Its grace¬ 
fully recurved and pinnatifid glossy green fronds 
make it a most pleasing object. The trunk and 
stems become more or less yellow with greenish 
spots, an added feature of beauty. First size, 
$1.25; second size, 5Q cents; third size, 25 cents. 
Cocos Weddeliana. The most elegant of all smaller Palms. 
Its slender, erect stem is furnished with gracefully arching rich 
green leaves. Admirable for fern dishes, as they are of slow 
growth, and maintain their beauty for a long time. Each, 50cts. 
Kentia Belmoreana. Graceful arching leaves, with long, terete, 
shining, yellowish-brown petioles ; divisions of the leaves, twenty 
to thirty in number, strap-shaped, deep green color. This palm 
will stand a great deal of ill usage and maintain a good appear¬ 
ance. First size, $1.25; second size, 85 cents; third size, 35 cts. 
Kentia Forsteriana. The beautiful “ Thatch Palm,” similar to 
the last, but the petioles are a brighter green and the leaf divi¬ 
sions narrower, more delicate and graceful. A handsome Palm 
for table decoration. First size, $1.25; second size, 85 cents; 
third size, 35 cents. 
Latania Borbonica. Has fan-shaped leaves, split into divisions 
at the apex, and frequently there are threads hanging between 
the divisions. A strong, vigorous plant, and makes a fine 
appearance in the window, or in contrast with other plants. 
First size, $1.15; second size, 50 cents; third size, 25 cents; 
extra large size, 24 to 30 inches high, each $2.25. 
Phcenix reclinata. A handsome, hardy, and rapid-growing, 
pinnate-leaved Palm. When young the plants of this genus do 
not show their true leaves, but grow so rapidly that they soon 
develop the divided leaves and form fine specimens. First size, 
$1.25 ; second size, 60 cents; third size, 30 cents. 
Seaforthia elegans. The beautiful “Feather Palm” of Queens¬ 
land, where it is one of the most conspicuous and stately objects 
in the landscape. The pinnate leaves are a lovely soft light 
green and most gracefully arched. First size, $1.00; second 
size, 60 cents; third size, 30 cents. 
THIRD SIZE, 
Strong plants from 3-inch pots. 
SECOND SIZE, 
8 to 12 inches high. 
FIRST SIZE, 
18 to 20 inches high. 
