A NEW NOTE 
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Decorative Plants as described above-^ 
Back Row; CT-I2; CT ll; CTS; CT-2; CT-9; CT-10; CT-17; CT l; CT-5; Middle row: CT-4; CT.14; CT.6; 
Front row: CT-}; CT-15; CT-U; CT-lb; CT.17. 
Theie cheerful Cactus Plants can he easily arranged in a glass garden {as illustrate 
ed). if desired. G<xx3 light, very little water, and this colorful little garden is yours to 
enjoy all the winter months. For window sill plants there is nothing that holds up better 
than this type plant. Many are quite unique and present an entirely unexpected interest 
in the window garden. They are excellent planted in either the common clay pots, or in 
the fancy pottery we like so well. 
Here is a grouping of (CT Series) the 
different type plants that are suitable for 
a '‘Cactus Terrarium”. There are wonder¬ 
ful possibilities with these plants for ar' 
rangements, of naturalistic desert ideas. 
CT-l AIoe-^sasteria^A hybnd that combines 
the pleasing qualities of both plants. Spotted 
with tiny white dots, it has all the appear* 
ance of the graceful aloes. 2^c each. 
CT-2 Aloe Nobili^—The most popular of the 
ajoes. A handsome green rosette, compact 
plant, dotted with harmless short spines. 
2^c each 
CT-3 Haworthia, Cymbriformis^A low grow* 
ing rosette of light green fleshy leaves with 
translucent streaks on the upper surface, 
sometimes for this reason known as the 
"Window Plant." 3?c each. 
CT-4 Haworthia Coarctata—Dark green point* 
ed leaves forming a dense column shaped ro* 
sette- Tiny white bloom, on a long wiry stem. 
Small growing plant 25c each. 
CT*5 Nyctocereus Serpentxnu^— A very tall, 
slender, night flowering, Mexican cactus. 
den.sely covered with silver gray spines, red¬ 
dish at the growing tip. Has three inch white 
flowers. 25c each. 
CT-6 Opuntia Cristata—“Buxing Glove Cac* 
tus." When small appearing like to any 
Opuntia, but as it grows older, it assumes 
queer and grotesque shapes. 25c each. 
CT-7 Euphorbia Caput Medusae—"The Head 
of Medusa!" One of the Euphorbia you won't 
want to miss. Even has snakes like to the 
very lock.s of the horrible Medusa. 25c each. 
CT-B Opuntia Rufida—A sister to the micro*- 
dasys. writh rounder pads, and reddish brown 
tufts of spines. 25c each. 
CT-9 Opuntia Microdasys—Common name 
"Bunnies Ear" and that describes it exactly. 
With soft, downy stickers (which are much 
more vicious than they seem), it proves a 
favorite with everyme. 25c each. 
CT-10 Coraphantha Desertii—One of those 
low. bushy cacti. .Mexican variety with white 
spines, and large rose colored (lowers. 
3 5c each 
CT-11 Chamaecercus Sylvestrii—"Peanut Cac* 
tus." Branches ou; like a tree, from which 
Its Latin name is taken. A small clustered 
variety with orange scarlet flowers one to 
one and a half inches in diameter. 25c each. 
CT-12 Cereus Peruvianus—Bluish green col* 
umnar cactus, four to five sided with spines 
at the angles. ^A'hltc flowers at night; a 
large growing variety, 25c each. 
CT-13 Neo-MatnmJlaria Applanta—An at* 
tractive cactus, like to a pm-cushion, that has 
very fine white stickers on its surface. Round, 
and very low. 25t each. 
CT-I4 Echinocereus Reichenbrachii—One of 
the barrel cactus. It reaches a height of five 
to seven inches in no time. One of the more 
free flowering vareties. 25c each. 
CT-15 Coraphanihi Vivipara—One to have 
your pupils to obferve for finding the source 
of the name. Alo one of the low*growing 
varieties for the icrranum. 25c each. 
CT-I6 Sempervivu^ Calcareum—Bluish gray 
rosette of pointedi leaves tipped with reddish 
purple. One of fie handsomest varieties, of 
the "hen and chj |tens." 25c each. 
CT-17 Stapelia, ^b^iegata—Sometimes called 
the "Star of Bethkhcm." Has a huge flower 
resembling a star, fcut with a heavy pungent 
odor. Excellent f-^ the classroom. 25c each. 
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IN HOME 
DECORATIONS 
Collections 
No. 1 Cxm’-isting of five plant.*-, one each 
Aloe. Haworthia, Euphorbia. Opuntia, 
and Cereus. 5 plants for only 
$ 1.00 
Prepaid 
No. 2--Consi-‘ting of ten plants, two each 
of the above named species of plant.s. 
10 plants for only 
$1.75 
Prepaid 
No. 3—Consisting of one each as illus* 
trated in picture on lelt and above in 
terrarium form. Seventeen plants, all 
different. 17 plants for only 
$2.75 
Prepaid 
THINGS 
HORTICULTURAL 
Glass Gardening, Window Sill 
Gardening, Dish Gardening — all pro* 
sent a fascinating yet very inexpen* 
sive way to add extra beauty and 
cheerfulness to your home. 
DECORATIVE PLANTS 
(DT Series of Plants) 
Illustration below shows a grouping of Dec* 
orative Plant-;; singly they make interesting 
specimens for the indoors; in combination ar¬ 
rangements. in glass gardens, the effect is posi* 
lively wonderful. 
DT-1 Peperomia, Watermelon Leaf—An inter¬ 
esting little plant with its attractive variegated 
leaves that resemble the covering on a water¬ 
melon. Recommended for the terrarium. 
25c each 
DT-2 Fittonia, white veined—These plant.s arc 
excellent for terrarium use. with their varie* 
gated leaves. Splendid means to study the 
structure of the loaf, as the veins arc distinct* 
ly marked. 3 5c each. 
DT-3 Fittonia. pink veined—Same as above, 
but with pink. You'll like this one for vari¬ 
ation. 35c each. 
DT-4 Irish Moss (flelxine)—You'll remember 
the little “baby tears." Well, this is it. In its 
attractive mossy way. this little plant has stolen 
the heart of many a biology class. 25c each. 
DT-5 Epicia (Brasilian Coleus)—One of the 
outstanding plants for the use in the decora¬ 
tive terrarium. Its leaves are variegated, red 
and green, covered with soft downy velvet. 
Has brilliant carmine flowers. You’ll want to 
try one of these. 50c each. 
DT-6 Cryptanthus, Star—An entirely different 
plant. Its leaves are variegated, red and green; 
and its outspreading sword*leaves present a 
decidedly unusual appearance. 3 5c each. 
DT-7 Cryptanthus, Green—The same out¬ 
spreading palms, but in a beautiful green. 
(Dne of the most pleasing of the Decorative 
plants. 25c each. 
DT-8 Cryptanthus, Spider—So called because 
of the web-like lines running through the 
leaves; of a dark red color, with white varie¬ 
gations. A beauty for an unusual plant. 
50c each 
DT-9 Tradescentia Dracenafolia—Related to 
the common "Wandering Jew,” but you should 
see this aristocratic cousin! Interesting to com¬ 
pare the two, in the classroom, when they are 
such near relative.s. 35c each. 
For an attractive terrarium garden, any glass receptacle will 
do, if large enough to accommodate your plants. Soils can be 
ordered, with a collection of plants, this adding greatly to 
your convenience. 
Generally terraria do best in a light place; however, avoid 
hot sunshine. Humidity is controlled by the use of the glass 
covering, which can be removed if too much moisture is evident. 
Remove any leaves that are yellow, as this will result in decay, 
and rotting of plants in the garden. Prevent the formation of 
molds, by allowing to dry out a bit if they begin to appear; be 
sure to remove any that form at once. 
Watch carefully for any evidence of sow bugs. These little 
fellows are the most destructive of the terrarium pests. A 
little sulphur will help to make the terrarium an unhealthy 
place for them. Try a half of a potato, and when these insects 
gather under it, remove them, and kill them. 
Sussestions For Soil Mixtures— 
Bog Soil—Mixture of sand and sphagnum moss. 4:1 volume. 
Desert Soil—Mixture of .sand and garden soil. 2:1 volume, 
Woodland Soil—Mixture of leaf mold and peat mos.s. 4.1 volume. 
Decorative Soil—Mixture of leaf mold and peat moss. 3.1 volume. 
The addition of a little fresh soil at intervals w-ill prove bene¬ 
ficial for the plants, Watch water supply carefully. 
Decorative Plants, as described above. 
Back row: DT-1, DT-4 DT-9, DT-3, FT-11, DT-5; Front row: DT-6, DT-7, DT-8, DT-2. 
Collection No. 6 
Ten Decorative plants as illustrated at the 
left. All for 
t=$2.75 postpaid 
Collection No. 7 
Consisting of a collection of Decorative 
Type plants as illustrated in terrarium at 
right. 5 plants (does not include container 
or illuminator), for only 
$1.00 postpaid - » 
1919, ^ !*• Jr. 
H-I—ENGLISH IVY—(Hedera Helix). The 
plant so many of us admire. It is the outstand¬ 
ing plant for indoor gardening. Lovely dark 
green leaves alternating on the stem, make it a 
winner for the twining purposes. Each 15c. 
H-2 HEART L) AF IVY—(Hedera Colchica) 
—A newer va icty, but just what its name 
suggests. An v that is heart shaped. In a 
collection of i\- this makes a decided con¬ 
trast. Each 25c 
COLLECTION 
No. H-50 
One of each of 
the above plants, 
illustrated at left, 
for only— 
$1.50 
Prepaid 
H-3 SELF-BRANCHING IVY—(Hedera Pitts- 
burgh.) A new ivy that is adaptable for 
almost any container or garden. Instead of 
growing in one continuous vine, it branchc.s. 
making several of the vines on one plant. 
Each 25c 
H.4 variegated ivy—(H edera Helix 
Variegata) a beautiful blending of green and 
white; the white forms a border around the 
edges of the leaf, with huge blotches of green 
here and there on the leaf. Excellent for a 
decorative terrarium. Each 25c. 
H-5 BUNCHLEAF IVY—(Hedera Conglom* 
erata). A cute little compact ivy. One that 
is small, busy, and certainly new. Its leaves 
are very curly, giving the appearance of an 
entirely different plant. Each 35c. 
H-6 LEOPARD IVY—(Hedera Colchica Var¬ 
iegata)- Another variegated ivy. but with 
marked distinction. Tlie leaves are a deep 
green, with tiny pin point dots of white color¬ 
ing covering the leaf. "The leopard and his 
spots." Each 20c. 
H-7 GRAPE IVY—(Vitis Rhombifoha). An 
entirely different plant, Really docs not belong 
to the ivy family, hut resembles them so dis¬ 
tinctly that It is usually included in the list¬ 
ing of the various ivies. Leaves bright green, 
resembling those of the grape vine. Each 25c. 
Ivy as described above. 
Back row: H.3, H-4. H-1, H-6; from row: H-5, H-7, H-2. 
ALL ABOVE PLANTS SHIPPED POSTPAID 
WEARY WINTER TURNED 
TO SUMMER WITH 
YOUR GARDENS INDOORS 
FERNS (FT Series of Plants) 
MOISTURE LOVING PLANTS 
Illuminator illustrated below $1.25 Postpaid. 
Aquarium, our No. M'5—$2.50 Postpaid. 
ivy GARDENS 
Ferns, described above, from left lo righl: FT-1, FT-5, FT-6, FT-4, FT-7, FT-3, FT-2, FT-S. 
Ferns—The cutest little dwarf formation of 
plants imaginable. 
Ferns—In all shapes and forms, some varie¬ 
gated. some plain green, but each one indi¬ 
vidually different. Unless you have tried these 
before, you won't realize what pleasure you 
have in store. 
Planted m fancy bowls, they are a constant 
source of pleasure. Especially in the white pot¬ 
tery—they assume all the dignity of more aris¬ 
tocratic of the plant species, and are amazingly 
beautiful. 
Planted in Glass Gardens—and one just 
imagines he is resting quietly at the edge of 
some woodland spot. You can plan and plant 
such a garden yourself- Be your own landscape 
architect and see the wonders of the work un¬ 
fold beneath your hand. 
The Indoor Garden is one of the chief ex¬ 
pressions of simplicity used in the plant line. 
What scheme of design will such a garden not 
accentuate and beautify? 
FT-1 Pteris serrulata cristata variegata. 
Outstanding for its coloring, it is varie¬ 
gated green and white. Grows about 12 
to 15 inches in height. Just the thing 
for variation in the terrarium garden. 
25c each 
FT-2 Onychium Japonicum. A very fine 
lacy fern. Fronds uncurl, showing a 
delicate, filmy green. Excellent for front 
planting, or for a filler in the back¬ 
ground. 25c each 
S-2 SYNGONIUM RUTH FRASER— 
(Cinderella Plant) a newer and much 
more refined variegation. Each 35c. 
N-1 NEPTHYTIS LIBERICA-an ex¬ 
cellent plant which will grow a pretty 
vine. Suitable to grow m water. 
Each 25c. 
P-2 philodendron micans— 
A newer kind having a velvety surface 
to the leaves. Each 25c. 
FT-3 Crytonium Rochfordianuni. Heavy 
leafed, leaves also are very dark, shiny 
green. About 12 inches in height. One 
of the best for terraria purposes, 
25c each 
FT-4 Pteris serrulata cristata conipacta. 
A very light green fern, with the curly 
fronds, that are close together, and low¬ 
er in height than the usual Pteris ferns. 
25c each 
FT-5 Pteris Wilsonii. One of the low 
growing ferns, with distinct markings 
where the tips of the fronds are seen. 
Its curly fronds are admired greatly in 
the foreground of the terrarium. 
25c each 
FT-6 Pteris Parkerii. Another of the ferns 
with the large fronds. Sometimes they 
are said to resemble palms. Fine for 
background planting. 25c each 
FT-7 Pteris serrulata cristata. Fine leafy 
fronds, grows to a height of about 12 
inches or more. Best for background 
planting. 25c each 
FT-8 Pteris Rivertoniana. One of the ferns 
that make us like this phyllum best. 
All the plants mentioned here should be grown in quite 
deep shade, making them a desirable plant. They like plenty 
of water and good drainage is desirable, but not necessary. 
Other conditions being favorable they will grow nicely in 
water. Ordinary temperatures are suitable, but humidity and 
warmth are ideal for plants of this group. Any ordinary soil 
seems to agree with these plants. 
P-1 philodendron cordatum 
- the well known Vine that has proved 
a most excellent plant. Each 25c. 
P-3 POTHOS AUREUS WILCOXI 
—This is by far the best Pothos in ex¬ 
istence. The snowy foliage is bright 
Fine, yet not the delicate thread-like 
branches of some of the varieties. Makes 
a wonderful appearance in the terrar¬ 
ium, or out of it. 25c each 
FT-9 Selaginella Brownii. One of those 
nev; interesting plants that r.iake us like 
terrarium gar¬ 
dening so well. 
Low, about 
one inch high, 
with tiny div¬ 
isions of its 
mossy foliage, 
it shows a 
beautiful 
shade of light 
green coloring. 
Just the thing 
for that front 
of the terrar- Sclaginell.i Brownii 
ium where you want some .diowy plant. 
35c each 
FT-IO Selaginella, Blue-Green. An inter¬ 
esting plant. Its foliage is of a change¬ 
able blue lo green. Beautiful for even 
a pot plant. 50c each 
FT-11 Selaginella (Moss Fern). One of 
the "Must-Have” ferns. Everyone likes 
it. Be sure to have one of these. 
25c each 
Syngoniums find their way into the col¬ 
lections wherever delicately variegated fol¬ 
iage is needed to lend a note of relief to 
foliage green. 
S-1 SYNGONIUM PODOPHYLLUM 
—A very graceful and desirable plant. 
Each 25c. 
green attractively nmttled with light 
yellow. Each 25c. 
p.4 POTHOS AU'^EUS—Sometimes 
called Variegated Phi iendron. a rapid 
growing vine with h shaped leaves, 
slightly mottled ycllo i”ach 20c. 
Collection No. 4 
These 8 glorious ferns, pictured- > 
All of 21/2 inch size, with the foliage al¬ 
ready well developed. Just what you need 
for your indoor gardening. Here is your 
chance to get what you've always wanted’ 
8 plants all for 
$1.00 prepaid > 
Collection No. 5 
Pleasure for you; for although the ferns 
in this collection are of a small size, still 
they are full of pep and vigor. Ready to 
pot, ready for the glass garden. 10 small 
ferns all for only 
$1.00 prepaid -» 
IN INDOOR GARDENING— 
So much can be accomplished in such small expendi¬ 
ture that it can be readily seen why everyone today is 
frying the various phases of gardening for the beautifica¬ 
tion of their home. 
