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Hibise Us 
Comparatively few persons perhaps realize the vast improvement in 
Hibiscus which has been effected in recent years. The new hybrids and sports 
have larger, more perfect flowers, many lasting for two days. The color 
tones are really superb, and those gardeners who are only familiar with the 
old types, will be astonished at the beauty of these Hibiscus aristocrats. 
These beautiful evergreen shrubs have no superior in regions which are 
free from heavy frosts. In ordinary years they bloom for at least seven months 
out of the twelve and in mild season most of them will bloom throughout the 
entire winter. They are reasonably free of pests. They should be planted in 
gcod soil, not set too deep in the ground. The best situation for them is a 
warm and sunny one and they should not be exposed to heavy winds or cold 
drafts. They should be supplied with plenty of water and fertilizer during 
the summer months and any heavy pruning should only take place when the 
plants start to make new growth in the spring. 
Contrary to a rather general impression, Hibiscus plants will thrive and 
produce fine flowers in light or filtered shade, and they are infinitely better 
in such a situation provided they are protected from harsh wind than when 
planted in full sunshine and exposed to wind. Onasunny veranda or glass 
porch they will bloom for months, and under a glass roof, will produce un- 
usually large and beautiful flowers. It is really surprising that more people 
have not employed these splendid subjects in this fashion. 
LATEST INTRODUCTIONS 
Never offered before and recently imported by ourselves. 
They have a more dwarfed habit than the old Hibiscus, 
particularly good foliage and magnificent flowers with 
crepy overlapping petals. They are really superb. 
ALANI. A new variety of good form with lovely double orange colored 
flowers, of a quite distinct shade. 1 gal. $1.00; 5 gal. $2.00. 
BRIDE. Large velvety single apple blossom pink with crepy overlapping 
petals. Very choice and beautiful. 1 gal. $1,505 Gal eho.) 
BRIDESMAID. Very large chalice shaped deep rose pink flowers of pure 
tone and fine substance. 1 gal:.$1), 50-25 Galesba-cus 
GLORIOUS. A fitting name for this magnificent hybrid. Large single re- 
flexed flowers of an intense burnt orange shade with glowing cadmium 
red throat. Profuse bloomer. legal, $150 Gag atee nso 
HALEAKALA. We think we have never seen a more gorgeous flower than 
this. Frilled single yellow flowers with flaming throat. Its beauty is 
difficult to describe. I gal: $1,505 Galea: 
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