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Bedding Plants 
This class comprises plants suitable for the summer decoration of dower gardens. Several varieties 
also very desirable for greenhouse and parlor collections. 
Time of planting. The most suitable season to plant these varieties is from the time that spring frosts 
cease until June. 
Prices. It must be understood that the prices as quoted are for plants grown in 2- and 3-inch pots, aud of 
the ordinary shipping size. Large specimens at proportionately increased rates. 
COLLECTIONS. Many persons, unacquainted with the most desirable classes of plants, often 
find some difficulty in making suitable selections. To prevent disappointment when plants are selected 
injudiciously, we would suggest to our patrons to order special collections, which are composed of the most 
desirable classes, and of such as we grow in large quantities for that purpose. In making these collections, we 
guarantee that they will give satisfaction, and the utmost liberality will be observed in the quantity sent. 
100 Bedding Plants, all distinct.$5 00 
50 “ “ “ . 3 00 
. 1 IO 
(£2f*Special collections will be supplied at above rates only when selection Is left to us. Orders naming 
varieties and quantity of each will be filled at regular Catalogue rates. 
General Collection of Plants 
Varieties marked with (•) are perfectly hardy in this latitude. 
Abutilon 
10 cts. each, 10 plants in IO varieties, 80 cts., 
$6 per IOO 
Most desirable plants; almost perpetual bloomers. 
Our collection consists of 15 of the most distinct and 
newest varieties. 
Agave (CENTURY PLANT) 
Americana recurvata. With recurved leaves; a beau¬ 
tiful variety. 50 cts.; large specimens, $1 to $5 each. 
Americana variegala. Margined yellow. 50 cts.; large 
plants, $1 to $2 each. 
Sisalana (Sisal Hemp). Upright, glaucous green; a 
rapid grower. 50 cts. to $2 each. 
All of the above are excellent bedding plants and 
highly ornamental for vases, piazzas, etc. 
Ageratum 
IO cts. each, 50 cts. for IO, $4 per IOO 
Valuable for massing or ribbons and winter blooming; 
always in bloom, and of easy culture. The dwarf¬ 
growing varieties are the most desirable. 
White Carpet. Best white. 
John Douglass. Deep mazarine-blue; very dwarf; best 
of its color. 
Mexicanum var. Pale blue; foliage variegated white. 
Princess Pauline. Dwarf; white and sky-blue. 
Stella Gurney. A fine new sort. Very dwarf; early 
and continuous bloomer. Deep blue. 
ACALYPHA SANDERII. 
Acalypha Sanderii 
Also known as Manilla Wonder, Medusa, etc. 
15 cts. each 
A very striking ornamental plant of strong growth. 
Leaves dark; from each axil spring long rope-like 
spikes of velvety crimson flowers. It is a constant 
bloomer, and is best grown as a pot-plant. Ultimate 
height, 4 to 6 feet. 
