“ Many of these transient beauties , which give such brilliancy to our gardens , delight at the same tijne the sense of 
smell with their odors.” —Erasmus Darwin , 1731-1802. 
U NDER the heading of'Fender Bulbs and Plants, we offer a choice collection of Bedding and Pot Plants, summer Flowering Bulbs and Tubers. In Bedding 
and Pot Plants we offer the most popular, those which grow thriftily and bloom profusely and continuously ; also the bright Alternantheras, and many- 
colored Coleus, both of which make gorgeous and bright effects, whether planted with flowering and foliage plants or by themselves in ribbon beds only 
We must not forget to mention the Chrysanthemum, truly called the Queen of Autumn. Here also you will find the Brilliant Tuberous Begonias, showy Cannas, 
beautiful Dahlias, stately Gladiolus, and the sweet-scented Tuberose. It must be left to the judgment of purchasers to select such Bulbs and Plants as they have 
space for, and time to attend to. There are many other interesting plants that we might mention, but to notice them all and describe their merits would require 
a volume. What is more beautiful than a sunny window full of thrifty plants, even though they be only Geraniums or other plants of easy culture. Plants make 
the home brighter and more cheerful, and their culture is both interesting and instructive. When making out your seed order, do not neglect to add to it a few 
plants to brighten up the home. 
ABUTILON 
Flowering Maple 
The Abutilons are popular for their vigor of growth, clean foliage, and con¬ 
stant blooming. Each, 10 cents; dozen, $1.00; unless otherwise noted. 
Eclipse. A pretty trailing variety. Foliage beautifully marked deep green 
and yellow ; flowers bright yellow, with crimson throat. 
Good "Gracious. Odd and pretty. Blossoms in pairs at the axils of the 
leaves; one flower a beautiful orange-red, its twin a charming pink. 
Golden Fleece. A handsome variety. Large, showy, bright yellow flowers. 
L’Africain. A pretty dwarf variety, with immense crimson flowers. 
Mrs. Laing. Flowers pure rose color, charmingly veined. 
New Double. Thompsoni plena. Flowers large,full, and perfectly double; 
the color, rich orange, shaded with crimson. 
Souvenir de Bonn. A distinct variety. Foliage large, deep green color, 
not mottled as in other variegated forms, but each leaf is edged with a broad 
white margin. Flowers large, bronze-red. The plant is a strong, robust 
grower. Equally excellent as a bedding or pot plant. Each, 15 cents. 
Santana. Brownish crimson. 
Seraph. Pure white. Dwarf. 
Savitzii. A striking variety. Leaves green, with a heavy white bor¬ 
der, more than one-half of the leaf being pure white. The contrast between 
the white and green is very sharp. It is a strong grower, thrives well out of 
doors, and retains its variegation in the hottest sun. It is admirably adapted 
for a border plant, as it harmonizes splendidly with the bright colors of 
Geraniums, the noble foliage of the Cannas and Caladiums, and is especially 
fine with Palms and Dracaenas. Each, 15 cents; two for 25 cents ; dozen, $1.25, 
ACALYPHA SANDERI 
Called Comet Plant and Chenille Plant, on account of its fluffy, trailing blos¬ 
soms of soft crimson-scarlet. For the greenhouse or conservatory it is especially 
recommended ; but as it requires a warm, moist atmosphere, we do not specially 
commend it as a house plant. Each, 25 cents; two for 40 cents. 
AGE RAT U M 
The Ageratums are handsome plants, bearing numerous trusses of flowers that 
are very useful for cutting. They make the best ofborder plants. 
Each, 10 cents ; dozen, $1.00. 
Louise Bonnet. A beautiful variety. A sheet of purest white flowers the 
whole season. Very dwarf and compact in growth. Fine for edges of beds 
and for cemetery planting. 
Princess Pauline. A distinct and novel variety, of dwarf, compact growth, 
rarely exceeding five inches in height, its peculiarity being that two colors, 
blue and white, are produced on the same flower, the body of the flower being 
white, while the stamens are of a light sky blue, giving the whole flower a 
variegated appearance. One of the most distinct of our new bedding plants. 
Stella Gurney. This variety originated with Mr. James Gurney, of the 
Missouri Botanical Gardens, where it has 1 een used extensively as a bedding 
plant the past three summers. It is a decided improvement in color, being the 
deepest blue yet introduced, and is exceptionally free-flowering, not onlv »n 
summer but the year round- 
ASPARAGUS 
Spren^eri. This is one of the most rapid-growing plants that we 
know of, making great pendulous masses of fine feathery foliage, exceedingly 
graceful and beautiful, in a very short time. The stems grow several feet in 
length, and arc valuable for use in cut-flower work. Grown in hanging baskets 
or large pots, it makes one of the most graceful plants imaginable. As a house 
plant it has no superior, as it withstands the indoor temperature well. Each, 
15 cents; two for 25 cents; larger plants, 25 cents each. 
Plumosus nanus, or Lace Fern. Beautiful on account 
of its light feathery growth, which very much resembles lace. The graceful 
dark green foliage surpasses the Maiden Hair Fern in delicacy of texture. 
Splendid as a pot plant and for decorative purposes. Each, 15 cents; two for 
25 cents. 
AZALEA 
Azaleas are popular evergreen greenhouse shrubs, grown principally for deco¬ 
rative purposes. To the florist they are very valuable, and almost indispensable. 
The flowers are produced in great profusion, of various colors, from pure white 
to dark crimson. There are also striped and double varieties. Plants should 
be plunged in some shady place through the summer. Three sizes, each. 
7s, cents. 00, and $1.25 
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