CHAMPION CITY GREENHOUSES, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 
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General Collection of Tender Plants—Continued. 
CARNATIONS 
The popularity of the Carnation is on the increase very rap¬ 
idly. Next to Roses the Carnation is most sought after. The 
flower buyers have evidently learned to appreciate the many 
charms which the Carnations possess. We offer a choice selec¬ 
tion of the very best varieties, including such well known va¬ 
rieties as Enchantress, Lady Bountiful, Mrs. Lawson, The 
Queen, Cardinal, etc., fine plants from 21 / 4 -inch pots, 50 cents 
per dozen; $3.00 per hundred. 
CAMELLIA JAPONICA 
We have a fine stock of healthy clean plants two to two and 
one-half feet high in twenty of the best varieties in all colors 
at $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen; $75.00 per hundred. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
We offer a fine collection of choice varieties. Price, 214-inch 
pots, our selection of varieties, 50 cents per dozen; $3.00 per 
hundred; $25.00 per thousand. 
CRAPE MYRTLE 
Handsome shrubs when in bloom. The flowers cover the en¬ 
tire plant. Hardy in the South. We have two kinds in the 
following colors—pink and crimson. Price, 50 cents per dozen; 
$3.00 per hundred. 
CUPHEA PLATYCENTRA, or Cigar Plant 
Fine for baskets and vases. Covers itself with bright scar¬ 
let flowers with a white tip on end of each. Price, 40 cents 
per dozen; $2.50 per hundred. 
NEW AND SCARCE CROTONS 
The following varieties of Crotons are quite an improvement 
over the older kinds, the foliage being more distinctly marked 
with brighter colors, therefore more attractive. Price, 75 
cents per dozen; $4.00 per hundred. 
AUREA OVA LI FOLIO—Medium broad leaf; green and yellow. 
BARRYll—Broad leaf; yellow and green. 
BACH 11—Very wide leaf; yellow, dark and light pink. 
BEAUTY—Medium broad leaf; very high colored, yellow, pink, 
red and green. 
IN GO MAR—Narrow long leaf; green and yellow. 
LEONE—Long narrow leaf; yellow' and green, yellow pre¬ 
dominating. 
LADY ZETLAND—Narrow leaf; red, green and yellow; very 
graceful. 
MACULATA KATONI — Oak-shaped leaf; green and yellow 
spotted. 
RE ED II—Very wide leaf; green, pink and red. 
REX—Long graceful leaf; red, yellow and green. 
SALAMONIA—Medium broad leaf; red and green, pink and 
yellow spots. 
UNDULATUM QUERICUM—Medium broad leaf; red, pink, yel¬ 
low and green ; very fine. 
WILLIAMSII—Broad leaf; red, pink, green and yellow. 
STANDARD SORTS OF CROTONS 
Price, 50 cents per dozen; $3.50 per hundred. 
ALICE —Broad leaves of red, yellow and green markings. 
Beautiful. 
ANDRIANUM—Always scarce. Has broad leaves of red and 
yellow. Red and pink shade. 
AUCUBAEFOLIUM—Broad green leaves with yellow spots. 
AUREA MACULATA—Narrow leaf, green and yellow. Fine 
for fern dishes. 
BARONESS ROTHSCHILD—Broad leaves of bright crimson, 
yellow and green markings. A very desirable variety. Fine 
bedder. 
B. COMTE—A marvelous combination of yellow, red and green 
on broad foliage. 
DAY SPRING—A fine variety that beds well. Irregular mark¬ 
ings of yellow and red on subdued green background. As 
pretty as the highly colored autumn leaves. Fine bedder. 
FORMOSUM—Long narrow’ leaf; red, yellow and green. 
INIMITABILIS—The brightest of all Crotons. Crimson, yellow 
and green. 
IRREGULARE—Leaves irregular in shape. Colors red, yellow 
and green. Fine bedder. 
MAKOYANUM—Chocolate and carmine markings ; broad leaves. 
NESTOR—Olive ground; pink midrib and green spots. Finest 
of all Crotons. Fine bedder. We have a fine stock of this 
superb Croton. 
QUEEN VICTORIA—A very bright variety. A great favorite 
and always hard to get. Medium long leaves with brightest 
crimson, yellow and green markings. Very desirable. 
VEITCHII—Yellow’, green and crimson. One of the best. Al¬ 
ways scarce and much sought after. Fine bedder. 
NOTE—We are without doubt the largest growers of Crotons 
in America, and have a great many sorts besides those named 
above, which we can supply. Prices on application. We guar¬ 
antee our varieties true to name. When in need of Crotons, 
don’t buy from questionable sources, but send to headquarters 
for them. 
COLEUS 
Our stock of Coleus has never been equal to the demand, but 
this year we have a larger stock than any previous year, and 
we think we can meet the wants of our customers. The varie¬ 
ties range in color from light yellow to the darkest crimson, in¬ 
cluding about twenty-five distinct sorts. 
STANDARD MARKET SORTS— A fine stock of the best and 
most distinct named kinds. Price, 40 cents per dozen; $2.00 
per hundred; $18.00 per thousand. 
COLEUS CHRISTMAS GEM 
Has broad leaves that often measure eight inches across, 
beautifully marked with yellow and brightest crimson. The 
prettiest foliage plant we know. The finest Coleus ever intro¬ 
duced. Price, 10 cents each; 60 cents per dozen; $4.00 per 
hundred. 
COLEUS TRAILING QUEEN 
This is without question the finest of all plants for boxes, 
baskets or vases; it droops and hangs down two feet or more, 
not one little vine, but a whole clump of them. The center of 
foliage is scarlet, then around that a chocolate border, and 
outer edge of leaf margined green. It is the showiest of all 
Coleus and all vines. Try it. Price, 60 cents per dozen; $4.00 
per hundred. 
CYPRESS ALTERNIFOLIUS 
(Umbrella Plant.) This plant is of the easiest culture, and 
a large specimen is as handsome as a Falm for decoration. It 
makes a handsome pot plant, or can be used in baskets or 
vases, making a charming effect. It will grow luxuriantly in 
water, and is, therefore, indispensable for aquariums. Price, 
50 cents per dozen; $3.00 per hundred. 
DRACENA INDIVISA 
The plant so many -use for vase centers. Strong 2^4-inch 
pots, 50 cents per dozen; $3.00 per hundred. 
EUPHORBIA SPLENDENS 
(Or Crown of Thorns.) A curious plant with thick fleshy 
stems which are covered with stout sharp thorns many an inch 
long. The foliage is bright green and the flowers are a beau¬ 
tiful coral-pink. Very pretty when in bloom and a great 
curiosity at any time. Soon makes handsome plants. Legend 
says this is the plant the Savior was crowned with. Price, 60 
cents per dozen; $4.00 per hundred. 
FUCHSIAS, or Ladies Eardrops 
We are large growers of Fuchsias and can supply all the 
leading sorts in both double and single varieties, such as 
Riffard, Enfant Prodigy, Phenomenal, White Phenomenal, 
Gloire des Marches, Sapaly Freres, Speciosa, Esperance, 
Rosains Patri. Price, 21 / 4 -inch pots, 50 cents per dozen; $3.50 
per hundred. 
NEW PINK HIBISCUS, PEACHBLOW 
This is a sport from the Double Red Hibiscus Rosea Sinensis. 
The flowers are 
double and from 
four to five inches 
in diameter, of a 
charming, rich 
clear pink color, 
with small, deep 
crimson center. It 
is one of the freest* 
flowering plant 
novelties recently 
offered. The color 
is an entirely new 
and beautiful 
shade, and it 
blooms abundantly 
a n d continuously 
during the sum¬ 
mer and fall 
months. Large 
plants two and 
three years old 
make a magnifi¬ 
cent show. It 
will give general 
satisfaction to 
those who grow it, 
either in pots or 
planted out in the 
garden. It blooms 
well in the winter 
in greenhouse or 
in any sunny win¬ 
dow. 60 cents per 
dozen; $4.00 per 
hundred, 
