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TENDER PLANTS AND BULBS 
VICK’S GARDEN AND 
FLORAL 
GUIDE 
HYDRANGEA 
The Hydrangeas here described are hardy south of Philadelphia, but are 
grown at the north as pot plants. Their immense heads of bloom make them 
very conspicuous. A little shade and plenty of water seems to meet all their 
needs. They can be put in the cellar in the fall. For decorative plants on a 
piazza or porch they produce a fine effect. (Sec illustration, page 81). 
Otaksa. Japanese variety ; large clusters of pale pink flowers. Each, io cents. 
Otaksa monstrosa. Intense rose, shaded white; clusters much larger than 
in Otaksa. Quite small plants bear blossoms of enormous size, which are 
lasting in quality. Free in growth and production of bloom. Each, 15 cents. 
Mariesii. Ihis charming and highly decorative new Hydrangea is the most 
remarkable and distinct of all for pot culture. 11 has remarkably large flowers, 
three inches in diameter; color a light pink, shaded mauve. It is the finest 
of its class. Each, 15 cents ; five for 50 cents. 
New Red-Branched (Ramulis-coccincis). The smallest plants bear immense 
trusses of bloom that are simply amazing. The branches are of a dark red 
color, brightening to a clear crimson as they near the flower heads, which are 
a beautiful shade of deep rose. A plant of sterling merit. Each, 15 cents. 
L A N T A N A 
'I he Lantana produces a compact head of flowers of different and changing 
hues—white, crimson, scarlet, orange, and yellow—sometimes all on the same 
spike, and is always on object of great interest. Each, 10 cents; dozen, $1.00. 
A. Cleveau. Very dwarf, and of bushy, spreading habit, covered with flowers 
of silvery rose ; center of soft yellow ; a beautiful contrast. 
Amici. Semi-dwarf, very compact, free-blooming. Umbel and florets of large 
size ; color or. ..ge-red, with yellow center. 
Ciceron. Dwarf; good bedder. Very free in flower. Bright gold, passing to 
coppery orange. 
Corbeille d’Argent. Very dwarf; free grower and an abundant bloomer. 
Pure white. A gem among white bedders. 
Jacques Minot. Yellow, changing to bright orange-red. Very prolific in 
bloom and a grand bedder. 
Marcella. I.ilac-rosc, changing to yellow. 
New Weeping. Ihis Lantana is a fine plant, of gracefnl, drooping habit, 
producing flowers at each leaf. r I he flowers are a brilliant rosy lilac, and 
literally cover the whole plant. One of the best plants for hanging baskets. 
OLEANDER. 
Splendens variegata. r Ihc large, double, pink flowers, produced early in 
the season, and the glossy green leaves with a broad margin of creamy white, 
makes this a great favorite. New and rare. Each, 25 cents. 
Double Pink. 'I he old variety. Each, 15 cents. 
PRIMROSE 
Baby Primrose (Pr’mula Forbesii). A fine house plant of the very easiest 
management, and needing but little care. Flowers delicate rosy lilac, with 
pale gold eye, produced in great abundance. Each, 15 cents ; two for 25 cents. 
Mexican Primrose. A charming plant, which in freedom of bloom excels all 
others. Flowers almost three inches in diameter, cup-shaped; color bright 
pink, with scarlet veins and large, showy white center. A plant of easy cul¬ 
ture. Each, 15 cents ; two for 25 cents. 
Primula obconica grandiflora. Perpetual blooming, bearing large trusses 
of flowers on long stems well above the foliage. Color pale lilac, shading to 
white. Requires cool temperature. Of easy culture. Each, 15 cents. 
TIGRIDIA 
Conchiflora. Yellow and orange, with 
dark spots. Each, 5 cents; dozen, 
50 cents. 
Pavonia. Red, crimson spots. Each, 5 cents; dozen, 
) 50 cents. 
Grandiflora alba. A beautiful variety, with large 
showy white flowers, marked at the base of each 
division with spots of a reddish brown color on yel¬ 
low ground. Each, 5 cents; dozen, 50 cents. 
Grandiflora lilacea. Beautiful large flower, lilac, 
purple, and white spots in center. Each, 5 cents ; 
dozen 50 cents. 
Grandiflora rosea. Large bright rose flowers. Each, 5 cents; dozen 50 cts. 
Grandiflora immaculata. Large, pure white. Each, 10cents; dozen,£1.00. 
One bulb each of the above , 30 cents. 
TIGRIDIA 
Tigridias are beautiful flowers, delicate 
orchids and showing wonderful blend¬ 
ings of colors. Plant bulbs in May and 
give the same care as to Gladiolus for 
winter. 
TWO USEFUL HERBS 
English Lavender. Each, 15 cents ; two for 25 cents. 
Mammoth Broad-leaved Sage. Each, 15 cents; two for 25 cents. 
SALVIA 
Splendens. The well-known Scarlet Sage. A splendid flowering plant with 
plumes of dazzling scarlet flowers. Each, 10 cents ; three for 25 cents. 
Silverspot. The most distinctive feature of this beautiful plant is its striking 
handsome foliage. The leaves are rich, soft, dark green, with light sulphur 
or cream-colored spots of various sizes liberally sprinkled over them. E ac h 
15 cents; two for 25 cents. ' 
SANSEVIERA ZEYLANICA 
A very beautiful and rare plant for all decorative purposes. One of the 
few plants that may be successfully grown out of the sunlight. The foliage i s 
handsomely striped crosswise, with broad, white bands on dark green back¬ 
ground. The flowers are borne in large spikes, about one foot in height above 
the foliage, and are composed of long, narrow, recurving petals of a handsome 
creamy white color. An excellent center plant for hanging baskets or vases 
Strong plants, each, 25 cents. 
TUBEROSE 
The Tuberose is a beau¬ 
tiful, pure white,wax-like, 
very sweet-scented, 
double flower, growing 
on tall stems, each stem 
bearing a dozen or more 
flowers. Our Tuberoses 
are all our own growing, 
and splendid bulbs. 
New Dwarf Tuberose 
Pearl. Each, 5 cents; 
six for 25 cents ; dozen, 
50 cents. 
VERBENA 
No plant will give bet¬ 
ter satisfaction for bed¬ 
ding than the Verbena. 
It commences to flower 
and spread from the day 
the plants are set until 
late in the autumn, every 
day becoming better and 
more handsome. In this 
list we offer a choice se¬ 
lection of the finest new 
varieties. 
Azurea. Light blue. 
Bandeau. Fine purple. 
Bonny Doon. Light 
pink, fine. 
Cascade. Pure white. 
Eclipse. Scarlet, white 
eye. 
Fusilier. Bright scarlet. 
Humboldt. Purplish 
maroon. 
Idol. Rosy lilac, white 
eye. 
Multicolor. White,pink 
flaked. 
Red Jacket. Bright red. 
Rosetta. Blue,whiteeye. 
Uralia. Lilac, striped 
purple. 
Named varieties, each 10 cents ; 6 for 30 cents ; 13for $1.00 ; per 100, $7.00. 
Unnamed Sorts. The following selection of colors will accommodate those 
who wish plants for bedding purposes only: They are equally as good as our 
named sorts, but we grow them in such large quantities that it enables us 
to offer them at lower rates. 
Red, White, Blue, Scarlet, Pink, Purple, Maroon, Striped. Each 10 
cents ; per dozen, 80 cents ; per hundred, $6.00. 
Mixed Varieties. Fine assortment of colors. Each, 8 cents; dozen, 70 
cents ; per hundred, $5.00. 
OTHONNA CRASS I FOLIA. A charming basket plant, with cylin¬ 
drical leaves and pretty, star-shaped yellow flowers, blooming almost con¬ 
stantly. Habit drooping, delicate, and graceful, and should always be grown 
in a hanging pot, basket, or on a bracket. Each, 10 cents. 
VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATA. I eaves glossy green, marked 
white. Fine for vases or hanging baskets. Each, 10 cents; three for 25 cents. 
