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PHILADELPHIA, PA.
CATALOGUE OF NEW AND RARE PLANTS,
A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia, SEEDS AND BULGES:
This little catalogue is very unpretentious, but upon perusal our customers will notice that it contains more novelties of merit than can be found in many of the most expensive ones. We have merely to mention a few of them —such as Apera Arundinacea, Eurycles, Buddlia Variabilis, Campanula Mirabilis. Ceropegia Sandersoni, New Deutzias, Edelweiss. Two Incarvillias, New Hibiscus. 3 Kalanchoes, ew Hoya, Mitraria, Sidalcea, New Lupinus, Myosotis, Patchouli, New Amaryllis, New Cannas, and dozens of others. Of the novelties offered by the trade within the last few years, we Claim to have introduced or popularized more than any other firm. Among these we may claim: Asparagus Sprengeri, Bougainvillea. Abutilon Savitzi. Astelbe Chinese, several new Clematises, Blue Spiraea, Crimson Spiraea, Crimson and White Ramblers, the new Sweet Briers, the Grand Italian Cannas, etc.
WE GUARANTEE every article offered by us to arrive in good condition. We send everything by mail, postpaid, unless otherwise mentioned in catalogue, but we advise liberal orders to be sent by express, as we always add some new and valuable plants to more than compensate for the cost. Money may be sent in any way they please. whether by check, money order, stamps or bank notes. It is best to always register all letters containing currency
cr notes. THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS MAY BE HAD OF US:
CATALOGUE OF CACTI, beautifully illustrated, free. Of these we have the largest collection in the country.
HINTS ON CACTI, by A. Blane. Acknowledged to be the best book on Cacti written in the English language; 100 pages, 100 cuts and a large colored plate. Price. 10c.
LIST OF JAPANESE FLOWER POTS, Jardinieres,
Bowls, Vases, etc., made especially for us and imported direct from Japan. Offered at remarkably low prices.
A COLOR CHART.—A standard color chart. The most complete and the most accurate published ; 140 colors are represented and named. Substantially bound in board and cloth cover. Price, $1.25, postpaid. Reduced to 75e.
ALSO A MONTHLY BARGAIN LIST OF PLANTS, BULBS, ROOTS, ETC., AND SPECIAL LIST OF NOVELTIES.
EXTRA PREMIUMS.
Premium No. 1.—With an order to the amount of $2 select extra plants or bulbs
to the value of 25 cents; ona $3 order 50 cents; on a $4 order 75 cents; ona $5 order $1, and soon, selecting 25
cents wortn of additional plants for every additional one dollar. cents or over we send you free absolutely, five or more packets of some new and rare seeds. send you Due Bills for Plants with every order sent to us.
page of cover.
Premium No. 2.—With an order amounting to 50 Premium No. 3.—We
Premium No. 4.—$50 for a new colored Zinnia. See 3d
THE GENUINE IRISH SHAMROCK (Trifolium Minus)
We were the first to introduce the seed of the GENUINE IRISH SHAMROCK in this country and have made it exceedingly popular. Thousands of plants are now handled by the florists, and it is becoming more popular every
year. Plants, 15c.; seed, 10c. pkt. There’s a dear little plant that grows on our isle, ’Twas St. Patrick himself sure that set it; And the sun on his labor with pleasure did smile, And the dew from his eyes oft did wet it.
It thrives through the bog, through the brake, through the mireland,
And he called it the dear little Shamrock of Ireiand;
The sweet little shamrock, the dear little shamrock,
The sweet little, dear little shamrock of Ireland.
‘THE EDELWEISS” or Alpine Snowflower
As White as Snow, but Lasts Forever.
No other flower in the whole universe, not even the rarest Orchid, has cost so many lives as this chaste little Alpine Beauty. A recent publication states that ‘‘scores of lives’’ are lost annually by venturesome tourists in their efforts to obtain it. It is well-known that travelers circling the globe, will stop at the mountains of Switzer- land and climb to almost inaccessible heights to be the proud possessors of the pre- cious little treasure. It re- quiles patience, cotrage, strength, endurance, and a perlious task itis. No wonder, therefore, that it is prized so highly ; that the ladies ornate their hats with it as trophies. No wonder that gathering the plants in their native home by crafty guides, who know their value, is now prohibited for fear of their extermination. Like the wonderful Rose of Jericho from Syria, and the Resurree’?on Plant from Mex- ico, the J)JELWEISS, is a nat- ural ect osity, for one may say, the ‘flower never dies.”’ It remains as white as the snow from which it sprung, and soft and velvety, even longer than Human Life.
There is some romance connected with it, also; it being ah ancient local custom for the Tyrolian lover to present his affianced, as an engagement flower, one that he has gathered himself from amongst the snow-clad ocks, the higher the altitude, the more it is cherished.
SEND ALL ORDERS TO OFFICE: NORTH ELEVENTH ST,
A. BLANC & CO.,
The flowers are certainly rare and beautiful, as white as snow and as soft as velvet, growing sometimes 30 on one plant, with grayish white foliage in spreading rosette. Naturally as hardy as a rock, they grow in any
way, on sandy moist soil, gritty and well drained, or on raised rockwork, and even as a border plant, in chalky open soil.
Lasting for years in beauty, it will certainly prove a wonderiul attraction, aside from its intrinsic value, and the many ways which they can be used.
Glad are we, therefore, to be, we believe, the first to offer in the United States thrifty live plants and flowers.
It is well-known that owing to thesearcity of EDEL- WEISS flowers and the great demand for them, imitations made of white cloth, ete., are palmed off on credulous and unscphisticated travelers (Ger- man Exchange). Ours are genuine.
N. B.—A great depart- ment store has just ordered 10,000 flowers of us—to trim *‘ Alpine Hats.”’
Price of plants soon to bloom, 20c.; 3 for 50c.; seed,10c. The Genuine Flowers last a lifetime; large specimens, 3 for 10c.; 10 for 25c.; 50 for $1.
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNA.
A 10,000 DOLLAR NOVELTY
New Kalanchoe Flammea.
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We are pleased to be the first to offer this noble new plant in this country. All that can possibly be said of Kalanchoe Flammea applies to this, and no doubt it will be preferred by many. The leaves are silvery gray, 8 inches long, blotched especially underneath with bright purple. A single plant produces many flower spikes, measuring a foot to 18 inches across. Each flower is nearly four inches long and of the purest white. They last for a very long time and as soon as removed more flower spikes appear. One of the grandest shows ever seen. It was discovered in Abyssinia. Color- plated in the Botanical Magazine. No plant is easier to bloom or takecareof. Fine plants 30c. each, or with K. Carnea 50c., cuttings root easity 4 price.
NEW «*KALANCHOE FLAMIIEA.” ¥& (TORCH LIGHT.)
This grand new plant, introduced from Som- aliland, in East Africa, by the Royal Gardens, Kew, where it flowered for the first time in 1897, recently passed into the hands of a celebrated English firm, and we are the first to offer it in this country. The journals speak of it as a $10,- 000 novelty, and, judging by the price asked for the seed (624c. per pkt.—more than 10 times its weight in diamonds) weshouldthinkso. It was awarded a first-class certificate by the Royal Hor- ticultural Society, and a medal at Chiswick, and is spoken of by foreign journals as, *‘ The best plant of all,” “A most remarkable plant,” *‘ The best plant introduced for years,” etc., etc. It bears fleshy pale green leaves. The flowers are carried on erect stems often 18 in. across. They are waxy and of a dazzling orange-scarlet, lasting at least a fortnight after cutting. One of the easiest plants to grow and bloom. Orders booked for plants as soon as ready at 50c. each. Seed 25c. persmall pkt.
KALANCHOE CARNEA.
It is quite similar to the above valuable new plant. Its flowers, however, are a vivid golden yellow. In bloom the whole year and extremely handsome, leaves metallic purple. Fine plants ready now, 380c., cuttings 15c.. seed 10c. per pkt.
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i NOW OFFERED FIRST IN THIS COUNTRY. SP ye NEW CAMPANULA MIRABILIS, (Caucasian Bellflower. )
Foreign journals speak of this as, ‘* Without any doubt the most beauti-
; , ful of all Bellflowers known !”’ having been discovered by the
y \ botanist, Mr. Alboff, in the Caucasus. Horticulture has to
. Ne We thank Mr. William Barley’s generosity for the introduction oe any of this magnificent plant: It is densely branched from the bot- Sey ‘ tom and forms a low pyramidal bush 2 ft. in diameter. Each
OVALE Wars Ae branch, even the smallest, produces a great number of flow- Ae ae SS y ers of a pale blue or lilac color, and when in bloon forms a
oa regular flowering pyramid of at least a hundred blossoms open at onetime. Price 40c., seed 15c.
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A valuable novelty, sure to be appreciated by ‘*connaisseurs’’ and lovers of the beautiful. The long slender branches are densely set with large pink flowers. 40c., seed 15c.
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New Campanula Mirabilis.
3k NEW INCARVILLEA DELAVAYI. (THE PRIDE OF CHINA.)
This magnificent plant, although only recently in- troduced, has already created a sensation in the hor- ticultural world. The Garden, the Revue Horticole, and other publications have illustrated it in colors and bestowed much praise uponit. The Royal Horticul- tural Society of England recently gave it a first-class certificate as a hardy garden plant—the highest honor obtainable. It wassentto Paris from China by l Abbe Delavey and immediately attracted attention on ac- count of its immense Carmine rose Gloxinia-like flow- ers, blotched with yellow and brown at the base; fre- quently measuring 4 and 5 in. and produced on stems 2 ft.long. First time offered. Small root 40c., seed 15c.
New Incarvillea Delavayi. ‘These TThree Novelties for $1.
4 NEW WHITE CARYOPTERIS.
‘‘The Blue Caryopteris”’’ or '‘ Blue Spirza,’’ introduced by us some years ago, is now a permanent fixture in every garden. This new white flowering variety, which comes direct from China, should, by all means, be grown as a contrast. It forms grand beds in the garden and fine pot plants as well. Bees are very fond of them, and hundreds of them are often found frozen on the flower spikes Jate in the year; for let it be said that they are frequently blooming in December. They are both fine for cutting, and bloom well in the house summer or winter. The foliage has a peculiar fragrance, agreeable to many persons. Both are ex- cellent plants. Price, New White, 20 cts. Blue, 15 cts. Both for 30 cts. Seed, 10 cts.
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Buddleia Variabilis,
*% NEW BUDDLEIA VARIABILIS. (Pride of China).
A grand new shrub sent to Paris from China by the Abbe Soulie and exhibited at the National Horti- cultural Society, where it was greatly admired. It has been colored plated in all the prominent Horticultural journals, and spoken of asa valuable acquisition. It is a hardy shrub, growing 4 to 5 feet high, its grace- fully arching branches covered with a woolly bloom. Leaves bright green above, velvety white below, pro- ducing a highly contrasting effect. The very numerous branches are terminated by long racemes of rosy lilac flowers, with an orange spot in the centre. Exquisite rose or violet shades have been produced on seedlings. Perfectly hardy, and first offered by us. Price, pot plants, 25 cts.; field clumps, 50 cts.; seed, 10 cts.
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NEW FEATHERED-LEAVED GOLDEN ELDER.
(Sambucus racemosa plumosa foliis aureis), > 4 ‘* Golden Feather Bush.’’
An entirely distinct and new variety raised from the well-known golden Elder. The leaves of this free-growing sort are much more deeply cut, laci- niated and fringed. The bright yellow color is per- fectly constant, stands the fullsun with impunity, and the leaves remain on the plant until late autumn. This, and the fact of its extreme hardi- ness, prove it a plant of the very greatest merit. The horticultural press has spoken of it as “‘one of the finest novelties offered for years.”
Awarded Silver Medal, Ghent. Award of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society, London. First-class Certificate, P.S. Boskoop. First-class Certificate, Amsterdam. Its close, compact, symmetrical growth would makeit very available as a pot plant, Price, 40 cts.
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NEW SIDALCEA LISTERI—Pink Beauty.
One of the finest hardy herbaceous plants introduced to the floral world. Its lovely colored spikes—a delicate satiny pink —borne on long stems, and flowering with continuous profusion from early June till November, make it a most desirable plant for every garden. Invaluable as a cut-flower, keeping fresh in water for days, likewise for border decoration, while for exhibition, hardly a more fetching spray could be shown. Awarded first-class certificates, Edinburgh, Rothesay, Clyde- bank; special silver medal, Wolverhampton; certificate of merit, R. H. S., London. Plants, 30 cents; seed, 10 cents.
NEW ASTILBE CHINENSE—The Pink Spirza.
Last year we received on order from a celebrated English nursery for one thou- sand of these plants at any fair price. We forwarded 50, all that could be had and all that we would part with, so that we might have some for our customers. Such a large order should prove that it is a a > : valuable novelty in- New Sidalcea Listeri. deed, as_ foreign
houses seldom order more than a few dozen of any plant. The plant has the same habit as the well-known Spirza Japonica, with the exception that the flowers are of beautiful delicate rose ; this alone makes it extremely valuable. It is one of the hardiest of garden plants, and also a good pot plant. Its extreme florif- erousness will be appreciated. 30 cents.
NEW DEUTZIA LEMOINEI.
One of the most important new hardy plants offered in many
years:, Slt shas pthe advantage over other Deutzias of having flowers nearly three times as large, pro- duced in dense bouquets of 20 to 30 flowers each, and of the purest white. Astilbe Chinense. While also perfectly hardy, it is sure to be extensively grown by florists as an Easter plant, as it forces very readily. It has created quite a sensation wherever grown, and has been awarded certificates by the National Horticultural | Society of France. Price for young plants, 25 cents.
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DRAC4ENA SANDERIANA.
A specimen of this exhibited at the World’s Fair after travel- ling 10,000 miles was considered one of the wonders of the century. One thousand dollars would not have bought it. Large speci- mens make hundreds of stems closely set with leaves, which are almost white, faintly marked with light, silvery green. Young plants, 50 cents.
HOFFMANNIA REFULGENS.
Fine room plant, with very thick, velvety leaves of a rich brown, while underneath they are wine-colored,; most grand and : = beautiful. Strong grower. 25 cents. New Deutzia Lemoinei.
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New Hibiscus ‘‘ Joan of Arc.”
Seldom, indeed, have new plants given us such delightful satisfaction as this new ‘“Double Pure White Hardy Hibiscus.” Small plants in 23-inch pots frequently carry 6 to 8 flowers open and many buds. These chaste flowers are borne during the entire season and even during winter in the house. Price 25 cts.
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Japanese Dwartf Flowering Cherry.
yx NEW DEUTZIA CORYTSIBIFLORA (Snow in Summer) [From the American Florist].
This new Chinese Deutzia, introduced by Mr. de Vilmorin. in June it is covered with large white flowers, in elusters of from 30 to 40, and in such a profusion that the shrub appears to be covered with snow. The appearance is equally as fine at the end of July as at the beginning of the following season. The shrub also flowers again in September, and the autumn, bloom- ing has no bad effect on that of the following year. It has with- stood two winters without killing back in the least. Itisa novelty of sterling merit, and produces excellent effects either isolated on the lawn or planted in groups in front of larger shrubs in the border. Young plants 40 cts. each.
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New Deutzia Corymbiflora ‘‘ Snow in Summer,’’
JAPANESE DWARF FLOWERING CHERRY.
Nothing could be more beautiful than one of these little cherry trees in full bloom. They are artifically dwarfed and can be grown to perfection in a6-or8-inch pot. If brought in the house or conservatory in gentle warmth, they will come in flower in two or three weeks. A succession of plants can be had in bloom for months. The flowers last for nearly two weeks after opening and are delightfully fragrant, very double, large, and shaded from white to pink. Even branches cut off and placed in water will expand their buds. 60 cents each.
% NEW DEUTZIA LEMOINEI COPMPACTA
The great value of ‘‘ Deutzia Lemoinei’’ as a hardy garden shrub is now universally admitted. Our new introduction eclipses it in every way. Its dwarfer and more graceful habit —its clusters of larger and white flowers—could not possibly be improved upon, and will, no doubt, make it extremely popular as soon as it becomes disseminated especially as a pot plant. 40 ets.
Large-flowering Hardy Clematises.
Our Clematises have given so much satisfaction in previous years that we devote more space to them than before. They are grown for us by Mr. Albert Knapper, a Clematis specialist, who grows them oz their own roots, and thus ensures plants that will live. Most Clematises sold are grafted plants, only a small majority of which ever thrive more than one season. They should not be set out before May.
The following are considered by Mr. Knapper as the best and most distinct of some 40 varie-
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The only Clematis with large, velvety, deep crimson flowers, so. profuse in bloom as to almost hide the foliage. The greatest and latest acquisition among Clematises, and not = ap- proached by any other. New PINK Clematis, lime. Baron’ Veillard. — Tie nearest approach to a pink and also unlike any other. Large, free-blooming, healthy grower, perfectly hardy, and a most beautiful plant. ALEXANDRIA,—A fine very large single flower of the = deepest purple, and one cf i the very best.
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i 6 Andre Leroy.—Large single ve flowers of a delicate palc lilac; too pretty and distinct to be omitted from a collection. Belle of Woking.—Flowers very full and double; a hundred petals; color pure purple; free and constant bloomer ; extra fine. Duchess of Edinburgh.—The best of all the double whites ; extremely profuse and fine bloomer ; flowers delightfully fragrant. Jackmanni.—Enormous flowers of rich violet-purple; one of the freest bloomers and best growers; the kind frequently seen on porches and verandas. Henryi.—Large pure white flowers, with broad sepals and rose filaments. Another very free bloomer ; needed for contrast with others. Mme. Granger.—Very distinct flowers of a crimson-violet, with pink stripes. Sieboldi.—A most magnificent kind, with immense flowers of pure lavender ; very broad substantial sepals, overlapping each other. Flowers last for a very long time even when cut. Can be highly recommended. Any of the above Clematises in 1=year-old plants at 30 cents each, 5 for $1.20, or the 10 for $2.25.
A YELLOW=FLOWERED CLEMATIS.—Clematis Graveolens is a quite rare Clematis, and cer- tainly a very distinct sort. It is perfectly hardy, a fine climber, and bears dense clusters of pale yellow flowers. Nice young plants, 25 cents; larger, 50 cents.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA.—One of the grandest climbing plants for all garden purposes; when two or three years old it will cover a very large space, and will be perfectly white with clusters of sweet- scented flowers. Specimens in 8-inch pots readily sold at $10 each. Our price, 20 cents, 50 cents and $1.
CLEMATIS COCCINEA.—Small bell-shaped flowers of waxy texture; crimson outside, and tipped yel- low; blooms with wonderful profusion. 25 cents.
NEW HYBRIDS OF COCCINEA.—These plants were obtained by crossing C. Coccinea, with the large
flowered sorts, and are sure to produce some very valuable novelties of new forms and colors. We hope to hear from those who flower them. The price of small seedlings is necessarily high. 50 cents. 3 for $1.00,
Clematis,
New Rambler Roses.
THE CRIMSON RATIBLER.
We were the first to advertise that grand] ° rose in this country. It has been the sensa- tional rose of the century, and is no doubt the grandest rose ever introduced. When established it makes numerous shoots 10 toF:: 12 feet long and is smothered in spring with} 248 : y, fan a a lanig Cobo immense clusters of glowing crimson flow-|Z#z% Be eS Se eS ie” ae ers. Small plants 15c., larger 30c., 50c. & $1. ay) ost Re ‘é The Pink Rambler.—Same habit asf{z
Crimson Rambler. Color pink, clusters|@@
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The White Rambler.—One of the best =o white climbing roses to date. Beautiful Ag with above. 15c. to 50c. Os
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son Rambler. Flowers yellow. Very| fine indeed. 15c. to 50c.
The Golden Rambler. Our introduc- tion. A continuous bloomer from early} spring until December. Upon opening the buds are golden yellow, changing tomy white, so that white and yellow flowers cover the plant at one time with hun- dreds of flowers. 15c. to 50c.
One of each of these 5 Rambling Roses for 6ic sar with Clematis Rose 7 6c: An Arched Avenue of Rambler Roses.
The New Clematis Rose, ‘‘Carmine Pillar.’’—Introduced by us in 1896. Its single flowers, 12 to 15 inches in circumference, of the brightest rosy carmine, cover the stems completely for 10 to 15 feet. 25c. %& Why not haye an arched avenue of Ramblers of the varied colors. The effect would be grand indeed.
The New Rose Royal Cluster.—Altogether new. Blooms in immense clusters of over one hundred Jlowers, are very double and exquisitely fragrant; hardy, vigorous climber; continuous bloomer. 15 to 30c.
New Tea Rose ‘‘ Palo Alto.’’—One of Mr. Burbank’s new creations. The flowers are large, full and very sweet. The color is quite distinct, a lovely chamois rose with golden yellow clusters. Strong, healthy grower and almost constant bloomer throughout the entire season. Price 20c., extra large 50c.
Madam Von Siemen.—Grand garden rose. Long gaceful buds of a delicate flesh pink. 5c.
Rose d’Evian.—A wonderful bloomer; long magenta buds, large and well filled when open. The color is a deep rich carmine rose, with deeper color on the outside Bushy growth. Large type Loc.
> THE ORANGE ROSE, WITH PURPLE LEAVES.
This is what the London ‘‘Garden”’ calls the grand new Rose ‘‘Souvenir de Catherine Guillot,”’ which they so beautifully color-plated. It speaks of it as ‘‘One of the grandest and best garden roses ever tn- troduced from France.”’ The color is entirely distinct, being a coppery carmine, shaded with orange. The leaves, under favorable circumstances, being a rich purple. Flowers are large, full very sweet. 20c. to $1.
The Green Rose.—A curious flower which excites the wonder of all whe see it. Very beautiful. 15c.
* New Rose, ‘‘ Little Darling,’’ or 1000 Blossoms, was sent out by Mr. J. E. Schmidt, of Erfurt, Ger- many, and is a perfect garden jewel, being literally covered during the entire summer with clusters of small blossoms of a delicate carmine rose. Should be seen to be appreciated. Very beautiful. 20c.
The Memorial Rose.—Creeps over ground like certain Ivies. Fine for cemeteries or embankments. 1éc. The Yellow Persian Rose.—Hardy as a rock. Fine clusters of yellow flowers. Large plants 20c. * Lord Penzance Hybrid ‘‘ Sweet Briers.’’—The Sweet Briers, or Eglantine, possess the sweetest
perfume nature has provided. The new varieties, which we were the first to offer, should be found in every garden. Four named sorts, deep rose, dark crimson, delicate blush and clear pink. 20c. each.
Lucy Ashton.—Pretty white blooms with pink edges; not so large as some others; wonderfully free flowering; free grower, with rather erect shoots; foliage very sweet. 20c. I Meg Ilerrilies.—Gorgeous crimson, very free flowering; seeds abundantly ; wonderfully habit. 20c. Rose Bradwardine.—Beautiful clear rose; perfect in shape, very profuse; strong, robust habit. 20c. We furnish any rose offered by other firms and at the same prices.
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SAINT BRIGID, OR POPPY ANEMONES.
What could be more glorious than a bed of these new Irish Anemonies. Compare it to a kaleidoscope picture, glistening with and reflecting thousands of brilliant colors; or to some bright oriental carpet, whereon the artist has exercised his ingenuity to blend pleasing and effective tints. Indeed, the flowers of this new strain show all the colors of the rainbow and many more; for even black and white are found, as well as shades of pink, rose, crimson, fiery scarlet, carmine, maroon, lilac, lavender, blue, purple, even green. Some are curiously mottled, striped, edged, ringed and shaded with the various tints described, the effect produced being bewildering. They bloom frequently until well after frost. Being perfectly hardy, will bloom again the next season in greater profusion than ever. The flowers and the beautiful fern-like
foliage remain fresh in water for a week or more. wee Hine roots 2 for 10c., 6 for 25c., 15 for 50e.
PRIMULA FORBESI. ‘‘THE BABY PRIMROSE.”
Made popular by us last year, we unhesitat- ingly pronounce this one of the most valuable plants for flower lovers introduced for years, and one of the most profitably to grow for cut- ting. It blooms in thumb pots, when the leaves are scarcely 1 or 2 inches high, and continues to bloom for 10 months in succession, forming dense clumps of foliage crowded with dozens of long flower spikes, dainty and graceful, of a most pleasing rose color, with eye or centre of pale gold. They are carried in tiers, on erect but delicate stems, and positively remain fresh for two weeks after being cut. It is unequalled = in keeping qualities by any other cut-flower that i weknow. Wemust add to all this, that the plant crows vigorously and without petting, inshadeor sunshine—even in a cool house—and that many f will carry 200 flower spikes, and more, during the season. Price 15c., $1.25 per 12 by mail, seed i0e,
NEW PRIMULA ‘‘ ISABELLINA.’’
This has been christened the ‘‘ Yellow Baby Primrose.’ Itis of very dwarf growth and bears short spikes of yellowish flowers. 20c., seed 10c.
NEW EASTER PRITIROSE ‘‘Obconica Grandiflora’’
Asa house plant one could scarcely find a bet- ter subject. It stands neglect and low tempera- ture with impunity and keeps on blooming and | blooming. This new strain bears very much larger flowers, which are almost pure white, « Fine plants 15c. Seed 10.
A new fringed sort, quite rare, 20c.; seed 10e.,
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NEW SALVIA « Spring Bloomer.”’
This is the greatest Scarlet Salvia in existence. It was introduced last year by Mr. Lemoine under the name of Souvenir de Jules Chretien, with the claim that it blooms a month to six weeks’ earlier than other Salvia. It has done so for us. Its color, size, earliness and floriferous- ness places it ahead of any others. Very beautiful. 20c.
NEW SALVIA « Ruhm-von-Stuttgardt.’’
‘“ Scarlet wonder’’ would be a good name for this. If Spring bloomer is the earlier—this is positively the freest bloomer of all, and no doubt the brightest of all in color. You should positively haveit. Extra fine sort. 20c.
THE SILVER SAGE.
Salvia Farinacea.—An old and almost forgotten Sage, but in our opinion one of the finest garden plants to be found. A large vase of the cut flowers was greatly admired at the Export Exposition last year. No one appeared to know it.- The flowers are borne in long upright racemes; the color is a combination of lavender and white. They last for two weeks when cut. <A row of this in bloom is a grand sight indeed—hardy. ~ 20c., the three Salvias 50c.
THE NEW SNOW WHITE TREE LUPIN.
Lupinus Arboreus. *‘ Snow Queen”’ is one of the valuable introductions of Mr. Peter Barr, of London, who praised it greatly during his recent trip around the world, as “a grand novelty,’’ forming dense bushes 4 ft. high, completely covered to the ground with elegant racemes of snow white flowers; valuable for the quantity of bloom it produces in early summer when white flowers are very scarce. 40c.
: THREE NEW GIANT FORGET-I1E-NOT.
Here is the ‘“‘ proof of the pudding.’ This photo. sent to us by Mr. Heinemann, of Germany, shows what grand specimens it forms. Nothing like it has ever been seen. The flowers are carried on long and short stems, just as wanted, and for many weeks in succession. It is perfectly hardy. It has made a great hit among the florists and will be grown by the tens of thousands. Moreover we have it in three colors, white, pink and blue. 15c. each. 1 of each color for 30c., 4 of each color $1. Seed any color 10c., all
colors mixed 10c. We particularly recommend these Forget-Me-Nots.
New Giant Forget-Me-Not. :
They are sure to give satisfaction.
NEW WHITE FORGET-IIE-NOT ‘Little Gem.’’—A beautiful pot plant completely covered with snow-white flowers of the greatest beauty. They are very dwarf and compact. loc.
| SOME FINE GARDEN PLANTS, : + THE CRIMSON SPIRAZA,
Spirza Anthony Waterer is of Japanese origin, in- troduced by us some years ago. It is now acknowl- edged as the ideal florists’ plant. When scarcely three inches high it begans to bloom, and thereafter is sel- dom out of flower. In the garden it will make a plant 3 feet high and wide, and will be covered with heads 1 foot across, of brilliant crimson flowers. It was awarded several first-class certificates. Mr. Gold- ing, of the Royal Gardens, Kew, says of it: “‘Itis - one of those exceptional novelties that occurs only at rare intervals. 15c. :
CHINESE LANTERN PLANT, Physalis Francheti.
Another of our introduction. It was abused by some, but now universally admitted to be a most valuable garden and house plant. Thegrand brilliant red, bal- loon-like fruits are grand for indoor decoration. 15c.
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% SOLANUM WENDLANDI.
Infroduced by us some years ago, this is still the most gorgeous flowering Solanum known. When only a few feet high, even in the open ground, it will bear heads of flowers 2 feet and more in circumfer- ence, each with hundreds of lilac flowers 23 inches across Not hardy North. 25c.
>% GIANT TURKISH MOONFLOWER,
An appropriate name given in Germany to the hardy Oriental Poppies, Which have of late attracted so much attention. They are probably the largest flowers grown, measuring frequently a foot across. The colors are most intense red, and can be seen, so to say, for miles. Everyone who has a garden must certainly grow them. They are grand beyond com- parison. Several new sorts. 20c. each.
DOUBLE RUDBECKIA, Golden Glow.
Gardening, the most valuable of all horticultural journals, speaks of this new plant as follows: “‘We hail it with delight, as being one of the most dis- tinct and beautiful hardy perennials introduced for years.” It will give you armfuls of large, very double golden yellow flowers, elegantly set off with their own foliage. 20c.
THE JAPANESE KUDZU VINE.
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CROTALARIA RETUSA.
As the Dwarf Yellow Pea, this has been exten- sively advertised. It grows about 2 feet high, and every shoot is terminated by long racemes of bright yellow, pea-shaped flowers. When grown in quan- tity itis said to be like ashower of gold. 15c., seed 5c.
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Its immense glossy carmine red flowers, carried on jj SS |! Hibiscus in that they are deeply cut, fringed and scalloped. They also Jast much longer in beauty than Smith, of the White House gardens, that he ordered a number of them, and we propagated it upon his to bushy form, and therefore easily handled, either as a pot plant or for bedding out on the lawn. This will
When the London ‘‘Garden’’ deems a ‘‘new”’ plant |. = 3 OG SS Ny recommended. We have had it for some years, and can S KK @Qyy almost erect stems, are entirely distinct from any other any other. This plant so impressed Mr. Wm. R. advice. Being a strong grower, it can be kept down be a favorite plant with you. Price 20 cts.
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Every limb and twig is clothed with deeply 5-cleft » leaves, toothed and crimson-margined. All sum- mer and fall (until checked by frosts) it covers itself with handsome and very striking flowers, deep crimson, shading darker in the throat. Asa pot plant it blooms while very small, and we have had them in thumb pots Carr yin flowers. lar- ger than the (tam \ plantsthem- “cesAw > \ 7K selves. May & G
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NEW DOUBLE HIBISCUS «PEACHBLOW,”
The Double Flowering Hibiscus are not free bloomers asa rule, but this one really is. So much that plants in three-inch pots frequently bear 5 to 8 opened flowers and show buds from every leaf. If kept growing and repotted when needed it would bloom perpetually. The flowers are accurately shown in cut, although occasionally a semi-double flower occurs. In color this is entirely new, being a salmon rose, shading to deep carmine red towards the base of the petals. Like the Archeri, this is also a fine bedder, both standing the sun remarkably well, A year ago one plant could not have been bought for 100 dollars. Thanks to its rapid growth, the price now is 380 cts., or, with H. Archeri, 40 cts.
NEW DOUBLE WHITE HIBISCUS «‘ JEANNE D’ ARC.’’
A grand sort, with immense pure, white double flowers, per- = fectly hardy; blooms at once. cts. New Hi
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% RUELLIA MAKOYANA. (Carmine Blossoms.)
A new Brazilian plant of easiest growth for the house as well as the gar- den, forming in ashort time specimens measuring two to three feet across, with over three hundred flowers open at one time. Leaves Velvety, dark olive green, with prominent silvery white midrib and veins; underpart pur- plish wine color and very ornamental. Flowers large, brilliant carmine, pro- duced even on plants in 2-inch pots, and almost during the entire year. Grows vigorously in shady places and would probably make a fine Easter plant. We positively recommended it as one of our finest introductions of recent years. It was exhibited at the great floral display of Ghent in grand specimens, measuring nine feet
around. Will grow far easier than a geranium, but
likes somewhat peaty soil or charcoal drainage. This is 4 another of the star plants introduced by us in this coun- try. Price 15c., four for 50c.
Ruellia Makoyana has been color-plated by the Revue Horticole, and rec- ommended as one of the very best house plants for the public which is never out of flower summer or winter.
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BROWALLIA SPECIOSA MAJOR. (NEW GIANT VIOLET.)
An easy plant to grow and which will make much finer specimens than shown in our cut. The flowers are of large size, fully 2 inches, and vary in color from light blue to deep violet blue, with a large white eye—a rare color among house plants. Grand for pots or hanging baskets. 15e.
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Inasmuch as Browallia Speciosa Major is now popu- Prego, larly known as the Giant Violet, we think the Orange Violet a good name for our plant. It isa well-known but neglected beauty, which would create even a greater sen- sation than its violet-colored sister, even with less care. ; LR PF Well grown specimens, a foot or two across, are really
WED); grand, the innumerable bright orange flowers giving it A ie the appearance of a golden bush. If propagated from
. slip cuttings it blooms as soon as rooted and almost per- petually afterwards. Price 15c.
EUPHORBIA JACQUINIFLORA. (Scarlet Jewels.)
No other flower can possibly compare with this in bril- liancy and gracefulness. Its long arching sprays, covered
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Three New and Rare Plants from Distant Shores.
The True Bird-of=Paradise Flower.
This is undoubtedly one of the most gorgeous flowering plants in existence, and although discovered 120 years ago, is even rarely found in Botanical Gardens. The leaves are very leathery, supported on stalks 2 to 3 feet long, and last for years. The flowers are freely borne in dense scapes a foot across, the colors being orange=yellow and purple, a most unusual and rich combination. They remain perfect for months at a time, and are great objects of admiration. Any one can grow this plant under most adverse circumstances. In the South and California it will be found perfectly hardy.
Price of strong plants, $1 up to $5. Seeds, 5 for 25 cts,
WATSONIA ARDERNEI.
‘¢The Pride of Algoa Bay.’’
A grand new snow-white flow- ering plant; the desiderata of every florist and every garden, and one of the best novelties jintroduced for years. Theflow- ers are produced in many- branched panicles some three feet long, which they cover from base to summit, borne with the greatest freedom, and grown : with the ee ease. aes a cut was from dried specimens receive , : direct from South es Photos of a bed Watsonia Ardernei— of this Watsonia prove it to be a most ‘(The Pride of Algoa Bay.’’ remarkable plant. Jt was certificated by 4, ‘vr, the Royal Horticultural Society of Eng-
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It is not always our fortune to obtain this SSS extremely rare species, a native of Amboyna, which we have grown even out of doors with the greatest ease. The foliage is broad and ornamental. It is free-flowering, and produces large heads of elegant white flowers. Price reduced from $1.50 to 50 cts.
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iar to most flower lovers, but the blue-flowering sort is entirely new. There is just enough red and ————————— = yellow combined with it to make the effect marvel- lous. Just a few bulbs at 50 cts. each; more next
year. 15 seeds, 15 cents. Blooms first year. Eurycles Amboinensis—The Brisbane Lily.
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THE BOSTON FERN.
Nephrolepis Exaltata Bos- toniensis,—Next to Asparagus Sprengeri, this is one of the most
popular parlor plants to-day. It differs from other Ferns in having much longer fronds, which fre- quently attain a length of 4 feet. These fronds arch and droop over gracefully, hence it is sometimes called the Fountain Fern. The plant stands dry heat remarkably well, and makes fine single speci mens for tables or halls; grows beautifully in Jadoo. 15 cents up to $6 for immense specimens.
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.
When making up your order for Palms, etc., do not forget Aspara- gus Sprenge’ —the Abyssinian Parlor Fern. Wegrov 60,000 plants of it. Price, 15 cents tog10o. Send for pictures of large specimens.
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AUSTRALIAN TREE FERNS.
Alsophila Australis.—In all first- class greenhouses and at floral exhibi- tions, these Ferns are always in evi- dence. fresh pale green color are like delicate lace work, and yet when young they make a most excellent house plant.
Given an abundance of water in the
saucers, they grow amazingly in a short space of time, soon forming very valuable specimens. Fine plants for room culture, 25 cents, 50 cents and $1. Large specimens, with heavy trunks, $5 to $10.
Dicksonia antarctica.— Similar
to above, but with heavier trunk and darker foliage. Same prices.
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Palms and Ferns to perfection. send 5 lbs. by express for 30 cents, 10 lbs. for 50 cents, 25 lbs. for $1.10. It is light, and will pay you to use it.
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WASHINGTONIA FILIFERA.
The Weeping Palm is certainly a beauty. Its large, silvery green leaves are most handsome and grace- ful, covered as they are with long silky threads. It is a fine house Palm, and the very best for growing in full sun out of decors. Easily raised fromseed. Pkt. 1ocents, plants 25 cents.
ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA.
Quite similar to the Sago Palm, but much smaller in growth, in- creasing in beauty each | year. ortableplant. Dry roots | (easily started) 35 cents; growing plants 50 cents to $2.
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THE SAGO PALM,
Cycas revoluta is the noblest Palm in existence. Every one who has seen large specimens of this Japanese wonder must admit that itis without arival. Itsdeep green, shiny and everlasting foliage, curv- ing so gracefully, is extensively used for decorating; large leaves selling <t $5 per pair, while large plants frequently bring from $200 to $500 per pair; specimens hun- dreds of yearsoldareknown. Ex- tra fine for lawn, porches, entries, etc. Price, small plants, 50 cents; larger, $1 up to $20.
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100 pages, full of illustrations. Price, 1ocents. Wehave 7oosorts of Cactuses. Catalogue free.
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NEW ACALYPHA SANDERI.
As the ‘Philippine Medusa” this created a great sensation last year, when first introduced. The long drooping scarlet tail-like flower spikes last in beauty for many months. If cut back the plant grows dwarf and bushy, but it will also grow to a height of many feet when trailed on porch or large lattice. 20c.
NEW ANEMONE LaFIANCEE.
‘* The Bride.’’
Introduced recently by Mr. Krel- age of Harlem, Holland. This is recognized as the only double, pure white Anemone and a very valu- able acquisition. It is sure to be wanted as a fine cut flower and is a wonderfully fine bloomer. We have only a few plants and these the only ones in this country. 30c.
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AGERATUM STELLA GUERNEY.
Entirely new this year and by far the “%¢ “| dwarfest and most profuse bloomer of 2fVe NX Al 15c. NRANE
NEW ACHIMENES.
All of a sudden these have be- come exceedingly popular and no wonder. The grand photos pub- lished in several journals prove plainly what wonderful specimens they form in a few months from a few small plants started in pots or baskets. The shades of colors are innumerable in their combinations and the markings and spotting be- wildering. Really they areso grand and so easy to grow that we recom- mendthem. Latein fall when done blooming you will find lots of little bulblets. Keep these in sand or soil over winter to start again in early spring. Young plants 15c., 4 dif- ferent colors 50c., seed 10c.
ANEMONE LADY ARDILAUN,
Grand garden plant. Large pure white flowers 15c.
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NEW ANGELONIA GRANDIFLORA.
A fine novelty now offered for the first time. This beautiful pot plant is especially adapted for room or garden decoration and completely covers the dark foliage with violet- like flowers, which have a unique strong aromatic odor. Two colors, white and blue, 25c., the 2 for 40c.
NEW ANTIRRHINUMS.
The new sorts are so far superior to those raised from seed as to be almost new species. Coral Pink bears enormous flowers of a lovely unique color. Yellow Queen is in- deed the queen of the golden colors. While White Queen has never been excelled as a white. If you want flowers all the time these are the ones. 15c., the 3 for40c. Seed 10c.
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ACORUS VARIEGATA.— A beautiful Japanese variegated-leaved plant of ornamental appear- ance. Excellent for borders of streams, for aquariams or indoor pot culture. Leaves almost pure white or streaked with green. It prefers plenty of water, and is perfectly hardy anywhere. 25 cents.
ALBIZZIA JULIBRISSIN—Rose Acacia (New).—Elegant rose-colored, silky tassels, resembling the delicious Metrosideros, borne above delicately cut foliage, as graceful asafern. Always beautiful, whether in bloom or not. Fine ornament as a table plant, and also quite hardy, though a native of Persia. Plant, 20 cents: seed, 8 cents.
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI (our introduction).—Perhaps the best new plant introduced within ten years! Highly praised everywhere; handsomest seen drooping from a pot or basket. Sprays 4to5 feet long, of fresh green feathery foliage, useful for bouquets, wreaths or sprays: remaining perfect for weeks after cutting. Grows freely the whole year around. Extremely valuable for all purposes. Flowers white, fragrant, followed by red berries. 15 cents to $2; seed, 10 cents.
AERVA SANGUINEA—Blood Leaf.—From South America. It is an elegant indoor plant, with dark deep red leaves, forming a charming contrast with other green-leaved plants. Good novelty. Grow this and Basella together and produce a fine effect. 15 cents.
AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS—The Blue African Lily.—Imaginea clump of bright evergreen foliage, spread- ing 3 to 4 feet if permitted, and sur- mounted by 30 to 40 spikes of large, bright blue, lily-lke flowers! EHas- iest culture. 15 cts; seed, 8 cts.
THE WHITE AFRICAN LILY.— Same as Agapanthus Umbellatus; flowers pure white; rare. A plant that will please you. 35 cents.
THE DOUBLE BLUE AFRICAN
LILY.—Just like above, but with large heads of double flowers. 25c.
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ANTIGONON — Mountain Rose.— Numerous clusters of deep pink blossoms so completely cover the vine as to almost hide the foliage.
Mua Grand and effective when grown og ASR ism =6in a sunny spot. Hardy, with — Agapanthus Umbellatus slight covering. 15 cts. ; seed 5 cts. Antigonon—llountain Rose,
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- from Calcutta. Our new Alpinia has leaves curious variegated in various shades of green and white and is always beautiful asa parlor plant, for porches or the lawn. In time it forms noble specimens— several feet high and wide. Unlike the Phrynium this keeps growing winter and summer. Beautiful clust- ers of curious orchid-like flowers. 40c.to$1.50. The
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A specimen of this was sent to the World’s Fair from a distance of 10,000 miles and was considered one of the wonders of the century. It was one of the six great new plants awarded the Royal Gold Medal at the Ghent International Exhibition. It is one of the most charming and attractive foliage plants known and has created a sensation wherever seen. The leaves are pure white, covered with silver bloom and striped with bands of metallic green. It stands rough usage remarkable well, and as it produces new shoots from the base at all times it eventually forms dense specimens fit for any show. Always rare. 40c.
GOLDEN DEW DROP, (Duranta Plumieri. )
THE NEW KUSIQUAT or CHRISTMAS ORANGE
This is likely to create a greater sensation than the now well-known Otaheite Orange. The plants imported by us from Japan a few years Aq ago have been much ad- mired by connaisseurs. They are always eagerly snapped up at fancy prices when in fruit. What could be more fas- cinating than one of these little plants, a couple of feet high, dec- orated with fancy rib- bons and covered with dainty little oranges, as a center piece for a din- ner table? And when it is known that the fruit is delicious to eat, one’s delight is still greater. Easy to bloom and fruit. Nice grafted plants 50c. ee The Otaheite Orange 20c. Christmas Orange.
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Few florists will believe that this Begonia is perfectly hardy, yet it survived a temperature of 20 degrees below zero in Pennsyl- vania and has occupied the same spot for years. It forms small bulblets in the axils of the leaves, which remain in the soil all the winter, and growing vigorously during the entire summer, form- ing a bush or bed two feet high, with lecves of rich olive green, the under part being light and beautifully netted with bright red veins. The leaves are often 6 inches long and 6 broad. It is a most profuse bloomer,thestems standing well above foliage. The
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Mammoth-flowering Begonias.
BEGONIA, ‘*‘DUKE ZEPPELIN’’
) ous summer flowering Begonia ever Ke produced, and elicits exclamations of 9 delight from every one who has had* x the good fortune to see a mass of 1,000
®S plants, which bloomed for us out of zdoors from May until October. waxy, glossy, glowing scarlet flowers, Sas double as Camellias, completely wr hide the foliage from view, so that ata distance only a solid mass of blooms By can be seen. It stands the sun better
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New Crested Begonia.—Note the curious maltese cross-like for- mation on the face of the flow- ers. This peculiar growth ap- pears as if moulded in wax, and is certainly most remarkable. The foliage also shows a peculiar fringed and crested form. Very scarce. Price 4U0c.
New Begonia, Duchess of Edin- bnrg.—One of the most pleasing everbloomers. The flowers are very large, the white centre edged by a band of deep blending pink. Extra fine. 1odc.
Begonia Atropurpurea.—The fol- iage appears as if varnished and is of avery dark green color. Its large and numerous coral red flowers are sure to make it ex- tremely popular. Price 10c.
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Begonia Duke Zeppelin. Begonia Rubra.—T ree-like in growth, often 8 feet high, enormous panicles of coral red flowers. 15c.
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The flowers are frequently six inches in diameter, and range in color from white to pink and through alltheshades of rose, scar- let, orange and yellow, some being edged with different colors. Fine roots. 8c. each, 4 for 25c. DOUBLE-FLOWERING BEGONIAS.
All the colors mentioned above are found among these. The fiow- ers are often as double as roses and of most beautiful form. Grand pot plants. 10c. each, 3 for 25c.
Begonia President Carnot—Hand-
pink flowers. 15c. Begonia Alba Picta—Dark olive green leaves, with silver spots. 10c.
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Fancy-leaved Begonias.
We have a fine assortment of the Fancy-leaved Rex Begon- ias, so useful for indoor decor- ation at 15c. each.
NEW BEGONIA *«BIJOU.”’’
This forms grand specimens inashorttime. Its bright green foliage is profusely studded with right waxy-like crimson scarlet flowers. It blooms so freely that it should be included
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NEW BEGONIA GRACILIS.
As an ever-blooming Be- gonia this is the finest of all, not even excepting Gloire de Lorraine, for the reason that: not only does it bloom just as freely, but it can be grown by the least skilled person, while G. de L. is a very difficult plant to manage. begins to bloom at once; flowers and leaves appearing simultaneously and “‘ forever LG / A afterwards.” tie 7/7” Ng eZ it blooms all winter and liter-
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Begonia Gloire de Lorraine.
NEW BLACK BEGONIA ‘«¢ ZULU KING.”
A new German variety, with
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Seed 10c.
Begonia Gracilis.
NEW BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE
While this is un- equaled by any other Begonia in existence as a florist plant, it is by no means easily grown by amateurs. Try your hand at itand you may be rewarded if success- ful Py specimens with hundreds of flowers of a deep rose, shading to lilac. Specimens 6 to 8 months old have been sold by the hundreds in Philadelphia at $5 each. Price, small plants 50c., larger $1 and upwards.
leaves so dark as to ap- pear almost black. The
red flowers is very strik- ing and always attracts attention. Free bloomer and very good grower.
BEGONIA MANICATA AUREA.
Is perhaps the finest ofall. The heavy waxy leaves are grandly blotched and spotted with creamy white and red hairs. A most beau- tiful plant. 20c.
FICUS ELASTICA.— High-class for room cu ture. Leaves thick and leathery, dark glossy green, no other plant will stand as 50
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The Umbrella Palm is of the very easiest culture, if given plenty of water. Indeed it will grow in a bowl, dish or vase partly filled with soil and
water. From the centre of the um- brella-like leaves appear small flow- ers, followed by young plants. 20c. POURRETTIA. Jaluable room plants. Stand ill- treatment. Grace-
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Péutrettia.
NEW CAREX JAPONICA.
First-class novelty, and an excellent table decorative plant. The fine deli- cate leaves, edged as with a band of gold, are most gracefully recurved and perpetually in motion; hence, without the stiffness of so many other plants used as table ornaments. A gem for jardinieres. Useful for many purposes, 20 cents; large clumps, 50 cents.
EUPHORBIA ARBOREA. Exceedingly ornamental,rapid grow- ing. In three years will grow 15 feet high and 8 feet through and become very valuable. Hassoldat §1to0o! 15 cents, by mail; or larger, 5ocents to $10.
DYCKIA SULPHUREA.
Miniature Century Plant. Blooms
when one year old. Fine spikes, 2 to 3 feet, deep golden flowers. 2ocents to $1. SPECIAL OFFER.—I Pourrettia, 1 Carex,
1 Croton, 1 Cyperus, 1 Areca, 1 Euphorbia, A fine collection of plants.
for $1.25.
CROTONS.
Extremely beautiful; leaves of all forms, upright, drooping, twisted; variegated in hundreds of colors, yel- low, green, red. 40 sorts. A plant that will please you. 30 cents to gr.
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ARECA LUTESCENS.
Most beautiful, delicate feathery foliage, and golden yellow stems, spotted with red. The best of all house palms, 25 cents to $5. Every one should have it. Other fine palms are: Cocos Weddelliana, very grace- ful, 25 cents. Kentia Balmoreana, 35 cents. Latania Borbonica, 25 cents, All plants that will please you.
Special Offers:
Any four 15-cent plants for 50 cents, or 1oforgz. Any three 20-cent plants for 50 cents, or 7 for $1. Any three 25-cent plants for 60 cents, or 6 for $1.
EASTER CACTUS.
New Crab Cactus, distinct from any other. Always in bloom by Easter; very brilliant scarlet flowers,
ves 20 cents to $I,
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT.
Most glorious of all the Cacti; opens after sunset; flowers 12 to 14 inches, white and yellow, exceedingly fragrant. Grandest flower in exist- ence. A plant that will please you. Three kinds, 20 cents up to $5 each.
700 Distinct Cacti in Stock.
6 Cacti, nice plants, by mail, 50 cts. 12 Cacti, rarer sorts, all different, $r. 25 Cacti, some large, all different, $2. 50 Cacti, a fine collection, rare, $5. Special Cacti Catalogue Free.
Book on Cacti.
100 pages, 160 life-like illustrations, to cents. Sells in Europe at $1.
10 Cacti, 10 Japanese Porcelain Flower Pots. :
soil, as desired, labels, book, etc., by express, for $3; 5 for $1.50.
Large Century Plants. 20 sorts, 50 cts. to $2 each, by express.
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We have seen the most beautiful specimens imaginable of these plants, trained in ornamental and compli- cated forms; highly valued by the owners. Our cutshowsone of them; youcan do likewise. When full of scarlet flowers and covered with green foliage they are certainly grand. A plant that will please you. Price, 20 cents to $2; cuttings, Io cents. Five rare Euphorbias, all distinct, $1.
700 varieties of Cacti in stock.
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In 30 varieties, with or without
YELLOW FLOWERING CACTUS.
Very rare, tall, upright growing. Very large flowers, of pale lemon yellow, and very fragrant, 30 cents; white, pink and red, 20 cents to $2.
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CRASSULA—Winter Beauty.
Here is anexcellentsucculent plant for winter blooming—never misses to reward you with dense clusters of pink and white fragrant flowers, last- ing ever so long. Price, 20 cents.
CENTURY PLANTS.
20 Rare Sorts. Very large plants are cheaply sent by freight at $1 each; 6 for $5; 12 for $i0. Small plants, 5 for 1, by mail. These plants are greatly ad-
mired Seed, 8 cts.
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BOUGAINVILLEA SANDERIANA.
We have grown this most useful flowering plant in a greenhouse, where it has continued flowering for seven months, small and large plants alike being covered with blossoms from May until December. It produces as freely as a fuchsia, its dazzling, rosy, crimson flowers lasting long in perfection, even if grown in smallest pots, under all conditions, in amazing profusion. Awarded first-class certificate by the Royal Horti- cultural Society, and only recently introduced at f2 each. It cannot fail to give you satisfaction. Our price, 25 cts.; 3 for 60 cts.; larger plants, gr.
Three High-Class Novelties. THE SHASIROCK PEA. |
Parochetus or Blue Oxalis.
It’s just an elegant little beauty. Leaves like an Ovxalis; dark, emerald green, frequently marked with a peacock eye, as shown. Upon them trail gracefully, glistening like a mosaic, the divine flowers of the deepest cobalt blue, set off with a pink centre. Not another flower like it. It’s a real sparkling little jewel, which grows as readily as an Oxalis, and is in bloom the whole yearround. A charming rock plant, and more desirable for pots or baskets. Price, 25 cents each. Seed, 10 cents.
The three Novelties illustrated, for 60 cents. . With Vitis Coignetiza, 80 cents.
Parochetus—The Shamrock Pea.
NEW JUSTICIA VELUTINA.
A New Dwarf Justicia, grown extensively by Pari-
sian florists, for garden and table ceco:a’on. When only a few inches high it begins to bear clusters of large, pink, feather-like dowers, lasting for a long time, and is never thereafter out of bloom—frequently fifty spikes at on An excellent novelty. Of easy growth. Highly praised. Price, 20° €ents.
‘¢ASPARAGUS VERTICELLATUS.”’ The Hardy ‘‘Climbing Asparagus Sprengeri.’’
While not absolutely new, this variety is considered rare enough to have been offered this year at $15 per plant. It has the same grand habit and appearance as Asparagus Sprengeri; although much finer in texture, and will easily climb to a height of 10 to 12 feet. When covered with hun- dreds of bright scarlet berries it is a wonderful ornament for porch or trellis. The roots are perfectly hardy even in Phila- delphia. Stock limited. 50c. each; 3 for $1.25; seed 20c.
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China. We recommend it. 25c. eee widow. Erom the andwich Islands. 25c. eee HOFFTIANNIA DISCOLOR
Very valuable room plants, forming magnificent speci- mens. Leaves metallio green, splashed, veined and striped in many combinations, such as gray, olive, maroon, etc., usually red underneath. 20c.
PELLIONA DAVEAUANA.
This comparatively new plants comes to us from Cochin-China. Our small cut does not do it justice by any means. We’ve had plants 9 ft. in circumference, droop- ing 3 ft. below the pot. The leaves are thick and leathery, of asilvery gray, mottled and marbled with dark green and , covered with purple lustre, the under part red. Fine room plant. 20c.
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under partrich red wine color with carmine veins. The small flowers are produced along the leaf stems. This plant grows well for anybody even in unfavorable places ‘and always admired for its beautiful foliage. 20c.
TETRANEIMA MEXICANA.
Mexican Foxglove, a beau- tiful little window plant bear- ing purplish flowers; never out of bloom. Scarce. 25c.
NEW RUSSELIA ELEGANTISSIMA Scarlet Fountain.
Here is certainly a fine new plant that you should not be without. It’s another of Mr. Lemoine’s scien- tific works, and a vast improve- ment of the old Russelia. The habit is drooping as shown, the slender branches and leaves being completely hidden by hundreds of the vivid scarlet tubular flowers. It is so floriferous that tiny cut- tings show more flowers than leaves. It is one of the finest and best new plants ever introduced and one that will give satisfaction to everyone. 20c. 2 for 30c.
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CISSUS DISCOLOR. (Chameleon Vine.) The leaves are long, heart shaped and even more beautiful than the finest Rex Begonias. The midrib and fluted edges are cinnabar red. The rest of the upper surface is silver and bronze green, and olive green towards the midrib. The under side a rich wine red. Asa house plant nothing is more gorgeous, but it requires a rather warm place. 15c.
CLERODENDRON FRAGRANS. $4 bold looking plant, growing close and compact like a ger-
anium for which the large dense clusters of waxy white flowers are sometimes mistaken until their per- fectly delightful jessamine-like odor is discovered. One of our most popular plants. 20c.
CLERODENDRON BALFOURI. As a continuous bloomer we do not know of a better plant.
One of our stock plants, has never been out of flower for six years. Can be grown as aclimber in green house or outside, but is not hardy. If cut back frequently it will grow in bush form and cover itself with beautiful white and crimson flow- = Extra good. 1dc.
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ROYAL COLEUS. We have a fine assortment. Customers leaving selection to us are sure to re- ceive something that will please them. Prices 10 and15cts. Dozen or hundred quoted accordingly.
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HEUCHERA SANGUINEA. Crimson Bells, in graceful clusters, on slender stems, waft gently in the air above rosettes of nicely variegated foliage; and they are used for cut- ting, too. Perfectly hardy. Noted by the American Florists’ Society as one of the 6 best red flowering plants. Distinct. 15 cents; seed, ro cents.
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THE GIANT MOONFLOWER. Described by the originator as bearing white flowers 6 to 8 More robust in growth (sometimes 4o feet).
5 P.M., and close at about ro the following morning. More fragrant than jessa- mine or orange blossoms.
THE TREE MORNING GLORY.
Grows in bush-like form, blooming richly from July uatil winter, and then indoors, if wanted. Flowers a beautiful rose, spotted with purple, borne in clusters.
Distinct. Highly ornamental.
(Originator’s description.) All plants mailed free. 20 cents; seed, Io cents.
GOLDEN MORNING GLORY.
Dense clusters of bright golden yellow flowers, even in the depth of winter. $1 each. Our price, 20 cents. Purple Mexican Ipomza.—A thousand blossoms a day is LA not unusual from strong roots. Flowers deep purple.15 cents. These four morning glories, 60 cents,¥
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Nothing prettier under the sun for a hanging basket. Delicate silvery green feathery foliage, drooping in a most graceful manner, and, when in flower, a grand sight, the brilliant, dazzling crimson buds resembling some quaint orchid. Pretty, whether in bloom or not. Price, 15 cents.
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The double Hemerocallis is cer- tainly a most beautiful flower, and it is strange that it has not been brought forward more prominently. Large golden yellow double flowers, with a carmine ring toward the centre. Per- fectly hardy garden plant. Seed of eight sorts, mixed,rocts. Plant, 2o cts.
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ARDISIA CRENULATA. seed, 5 cents.
Christmas Berries. A Jap- anese plant of great value. The ABUTILON SAVITZI.
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by heavy clusters of bright red, ence. Its large, maple-like
shining berries, which remain is ; hie hanging on the branches not eee one eae ee ere for months, bué for years. Naa Ma a 7 eee there ee Large specimens are truly hand- DNS It @| with clear bright ee i ae some. 25 cents; larger plants, 50 charming contrast, heightene cents to $2; seed, ro cents. still more by the very large, orange, bell-shaped flowers
ANTHOLYZA BICOLOR. with which the plant is always
covered. This is one of our A bulb from the Cape of Good very best novelties, both for Hope, as easy to grow as a gla-
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indoors. 20 cents. red and yellow flowers on long
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HAMELIA PATENS—Scarlet Bush.
No idea of the beauty of this plant can be conveyed by a small cut. In pots, if pinched back occasionally, it forms a beautiful bushy plant, covered from January until December with clusters of orange-scarlet, tubular flow- ers. In the garden it grows into a neat shrub. Not hardy, but can be grown in pots from year to year. 20cents; very large plants, 50 cts.
CUPHEA EMINENS.
The Giant Cigar Plant quickly attains a height of 18 inches, each spike surmounted WANN \) : by a mass of scarlet flowers, tipped gold and
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sort just received from Eng- 2X land, where it is considered = the jinest and largest single scarlet grown. An excellent out-door bedder. 15 cts. Fleur Poitevine. Extra largesingle flowers, of a bril- liant rosy carmine, elegantly
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Mrs. A. Blanc. This is Mr. Bruant’s best introduc- <\% tion in this color. A pure Sw apricot salmon with rose centre. Thesize of the flowers is enormous. 15cts.
L’Aube. The best of all the French whites to date. Immense trusses borne on erect stems. 10cts.
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SINGLE NEW LIFE GERANIUM.
Introduced nearly 20 years ago at $> per plant. This has been entirely lost in this country until now. The flowers are very large, single; some are white, some all , scarlet, others striped white ¢ and scarlet; sometimes an entire spike is red, another all white. 20 cents, or with Double New Life, 30 cts.
PANSY GERANIUM.
Mme. Braunt. Another grand novelty. Flowers large, ivory-white, veined with lake, blending into a_ beautiful
aureole of bright solferino. 20 cts.; the 3 Geraniums, 55c.
Gynura a2urantiaca.
Madame Jaulin. Centre of flower delicate pink, sur- rounded by large band of White. Decidedly attractive. Semi-double. 15 cts.
PELARGONIUII1. Smith’s Pride.
Great strides have been made in Pelargoniums, but this is decidedly the finest of all, and is now offered for the first time. Besides being exceedingly dwarf, the plant begins to bloom when only a few inches high, bearing large globular trusses of flowers resembling immense
Azaleas. The blending of white, pink, carmine, or maroon, really defies des-
30 cts.
OUBLE NEW LIFE GERANIUM.
A sensational novelty sent out at.$2.50 each!! A new departure in every way. The outer florets of a brilliant red; in the center of these appears another pure white floret, effecting a contrast difficult to realize. Plant dwarf and floriferous; al- ways scarce. 10 cts.
GYNURA AURANTIACA Purple Velvet Plant
seems an appropriate name, the leaves being always taken as artificial. They, and the stems are entirely covered with purple hairs. Shining, glistening, reflecting many new colors. Large yellow flowers. Extra fine. 20 cts.
PASSION FLOWER.
The hardy and early blooming Passion Flower bears a profusion of purple and white flowers of im- mense size and of most interesting and beautiful form. It will clothe a veranda with luxuriant foliage and bloom in the house. 15 cents.
The Variegated = Leaved Passion Vine.—Flowers nearly white; large, handsome. Leaves lively green, mottled and blotched with bright golden yellow. Ele- gant for indoors. 20 cents to §1.
Leaves dark green, mottled with
chocolate brown spots. Fine form, like acentury plant. Bears the first year a spike crowded with curious orchid-like flowers as fragrant as Tuberoses. A fine plant. 25 cents.
Send for our catalogue, and ‘‘ Hints on Cacti,’’ 116 pages, 180 cuts, Iocts,
PHRYNIUI VARIEGATUM.
An immensely popular, high-class decorative plant, soon forming val- uable specimens. Leaves bright green, striped with white and gray, sometimes pure white. 25 cents to §r.
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POTHOS AUREA.
A glorious sight when trained on a trellis or on the stump of a dead tree fern, covered with fresh moss. Thus, it looks like a globe of golden yellow leaves, streaked with light green. Rapid grower. Indoor. Branches cut off grow in water for weeks. Ad- mired by all. Price, 25 cents to $1.
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During our past dry summer this was never out of bloom, while geia- niums alongside of it were perishing. When barely a few inches high bears from 10 to 20 bold, long spikes, com- pletely crowded with showy, scarlet, drooping flowers, persistently pro- duced from May until winter, and even then in the house. Perfectly hardy. 20 cents; seed, 10 cents.
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PERESKIA ACULEATA. The Lemon Vine. In the fall will be covered with hundreds of dense clusters of semi: double, rose-like flowers, of almost overpowering fragrance, succeeded by edible fruit. Stems with buds will open their flowers in water. It is not hardy, Price, 15 cents to 50 cents,
Solanum Seaforthianum. Sweet Malabar Vine.
SOLANUM SEAFORTHIANUM.
Might well be called the dwarf Wisteria, as it begins to bloom when only a few inches high and bears hundreds of large bunches of delicate lilac flowers, brightly set off with golden stamens and succeeded with coral red berries. A rapid-growing climber for house or garden, and excellent bloomer. 15 cents to $1. .
SOLANUM RANTONETTI—Blue Solanum. z
This is a true blue bush Solanum, bearing clusters of the deepest blue flowers ae ever seen—brought out more vividly by a yellow centre. Very easy to grow and always in bloom if the true plant is obtained. Quite distinct. 15 cents to $1. The White Solanum.—A slender climber with pure white flowers. Very free bloomer. Price, 15 cents. The three Solanums for 35 cents.
SWEET MALABAR VINE.
This is a gem of. many colors, exceedingly rare and beautiful, which should not be mistaken for the common vinca. The leavesare thick and fleshy, creamy- white, edged with pink and blotched with gray and emerald green. Its tiny flowers of yellow and red are very graceful. With age it assumes a drooping habit. When cut keeps fresh for weeks; of easiest growth. 20 cents.
STROBILANTHES DYERIANUS—Royal Purple.
One of the high-priced novelties of last year, sold in England at $2, and in- troduced by us at a popular price. Compact plants 18 inches high, leaves g inches ; long, of most intense metallic purple, shad-
ing into light rose, with light green margin ; flowers lovely violet blue. 20 cents to $1.
SPROUTING LEAF.
A queenly plant, with large fleshy green leaves, upon.which, when cut, young plants are produced. The head of peculiarly in- flated flowers is more than a foot across and most wonderfulin colors. Nice plants, 15 cts.
THYRSACANTHUS. Carmine Fountain.
We read in Gardeners’ Chronicle: ‘‘ Of all plants that bloom during winter and spring, the most graceful and beautiful, and best adapted for indoor decoration, is Thyr- sacanthus. Its carmine tubular blooms on long (20-inch), thread-like branches show to great advantage. Considering its easy growth and the length of time it lasts in SSS bloom, it is the plant that should find a SS <= place in every collection.’’ 20 cents to $1. Thyrsacanthus.
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Is a very rare plant. Leaves thick, fleshy, edged with soft spines and resem- bling the open jaws of some animals. Very large and beautiful yellow flowers. A great curiosity. Price, 20 cents to $1.
Besides the above, we have 6 other Mesembryanthemums,all equallyinterest- ing and easy to grow. 15 cts.; 4 for 50 cts.
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The new dwarf or bushy Trumpet Creeper is one of the sensational novelties of the season. It blooms nearly the whole year round. The flowers are over 2 inches in length, of a rich lemon, shading to dark orange yellow. The nicely cut foliage furnishes decorative material for bouquets, etc. itis an excellent introduction. Highly ornamental. 25 cents to 50 cents; seed, 1o cents.
TRICYRTIS—Toadflower.
A curious, new Japanese plant, which has proved perfectly hardy in this country. The flowers are some- what lily-like in form and ofa delicate pink shade, spotted with purple. 20 cents, Another sort bearing yellow- ish flowers spotted withblack. High- ly praised. 20cents; both for 30 cents.
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TILLANDSIAS.
Plants that cannot be praised enough
for indoor growing. The leaves are very persistent, resisting sun, shade or +e, dry air. They are of noble form, the VE i 47 flowers most gorgeous in coloring, and Seer )y pp asting frequently for months. T. Ze- eee Pj brina is a gem, with leaves of silvery , ee a 2 Z et: Beis gray, striped with brown. Most per- Z {4 2 ~ sons are positive that itisartificial. It ie“ lives for weeks without watering. Ais Others have gorgeous leaves of wine == color and green, and immense spikes of most brilliant flowers lasting for months, while those with plain green leaves have still handsomer flowers.
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Plants which should be extensively grown. They are a most gorgeous sight when in bloom, the huge spikes of white flowers lasting for a very long time. Everyone having a garden should have them. We havea fine col- lection; among the best are Y. Aloe- folia, Filamentosa, Gloriosa and Re- curva. A plant that will please you. Price, 25 cents to $5. For others, see ‘‘Hints on Cacti,’’ price, Io cents,
VENUS FLY=TRAP.
One of the wonders of the vez>- table kingdom. ‘The leaves are ter- minated by claw-like wings, armed with soft, irritable spines. Let a fly or any insect alight on them and they close upon them at once. Grows in moss. Price, 30 cents; 5 for $1.
Night-Blooming Jessamine.—Very sweet-scented at night. Price, 15 cts.
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THUNBERGIA FRAGRANS.
Sweet scented flowers are always welcome, and this is a beauty, the large flowers measure fully 2 inches across and are snow white, relieved wiih a golden dot in the center. Blooms when quite small, and almost incessantly. Dwarf climbing habit; native of India. 25 cts.; the 2 for 40c.
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This rare plant is a native of the Cape of Good Hope. The highly ornament foliage is sur- mounted by erect clusters of Orange-scarlet flowers. Fine for low trellisses or asa pot plant. 20c.
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TECOMA STANS. (Fire Bush).
‘Yellow Elder’ and ‘Fire Bush’ have been , suggested as names for this ¥ very handsome plant. It, blooms readily in 3-inch -,¢ pots, the bunches of yellow and fire-scarlet flowers being exceedingly con- spicuous and attractive. If allowed to run it will at- %e tain considerable height. , Fine plants, 20 cts.
+e TECOMA AUSTRALIS.
(New). The famous Wonga Wonga Vine of Aus- @ tralia. A grand half-hardy * climber, now first offered. — Its handsomely cut leaves soon cover any surface, and are profusely studded with large panicles of creamy white trumpet-shaped flowers, tinged inside with purpJle and red. Fine = plants, 30 cts. Tecoma Stans.
% THLADIANTHA. Golden Creeper.
A handsome new tuberous vine from China, bearing very large pure, yellow cup-shaped flowers, succeeded by large, bright, red fruits. When these appear together on the plant the effect is most bewitching and appreciated. Being perfectly hardy, it should be used for terraces, railings, arbors or fences, being too strong a grower as a pot plant, strong plants or tubers. 25c.
TECOMA MACKENNII bears racemes 1 to 2 feet in length of showy, rosy lilac, trumpet- shaped flowers. Extra fine. 30 cts. Do not forget to order our great May surprise col- lection. Price $1. Thladiantha. Golden Vine.
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AMARYLLIS. (Queen Lilies.)
It would be difficult to find a flower more gorgeous in color and effect than the Amaryllisses. A glance at the picture shown above is sufficient to proveit. Besides their easy management and free blooming there is a richness about them that commands admiration. We refer especially to the strain originated by the Messrs. Veitch & Sons, of England, of which we have perhaps the largest stock in the country. They are sold in Philadelphia by prominent florists at $3 to $10 each, when in bloom, while in England $10 to $25 per bulb is not an uncommon price. These flowers often measure 10 inches across and each bulb produces 8 to 10 flowers. Besides the list named below we have several hundred grand varieties of which we have only one or two bulbs in stock. All grand flowers that cannot be duplicated at any price. Our price for these is $1 each, $10 for 12. Thesame strains that have not bloomed 30 to 50c. Send for list of other sorts.
Arethuse—Immense flowers, white, banded with rose and carmine. Entirely unique and beautiful. $1. Aulica—Rich, deep crimson, with large green starin center. Broad petals, very large. Extra fine. $1.50, Aurea—(Lycoris Aurea)—Japanese species, with narrow petalled golden flowers, borne in clusters. 35c. Belladonna—From Cape of Good Hope. Pure rose flowers in dense clusters, nearly hardy; large bulbs. 25c. Brilliante—Immense flowers nine inches across. Gorgeous amaranth red, witd white centre, frequently bears twelve flowers at onetime. One of our finest and most beautiful. Only 2 bulbs. $2.50 each. Creole—Very Cark velvety red, with white stripe and feathering. Extra fine and very pretty. $1.50. Consuelo—Grand flower. Creamy white, beautifully feathered with crimson and rose. Extra good. $1.50. Cleopatra—Dark purplish red. Fine flowers and very free bloomer. Every garden should have one. 75c. Etoile du Nord—Northern Star. Flowers almost pure white, striped and spotted pink. Very nice. $1.50. Equestre—A very free bloomer, quite common now. Flowers orange red, with white center. Extra. 20e. Formosissima—Intense dark red velvety flowers. Well-known Mexican species. Very beautiful. 15c. Masterpiece—Gigantic flowers, showing yarious shades of crimson, carmine, maroon and white. Fine shape and very distinct from all others. Every flower lover should have these pretty Amaryllis. $2.50. Othello—Very dark velvety red, almost maroon. Grand contrast with others. Extra good sort. Toe. Sappho—Beautiful cherry red, shading to rose. Grand rounded petals. Extra fine. Only 2 bulbs. $2.50. Vittata—Flowers white, delicately pencilled with red, pink or carmine. They are very pretty. 40c.
All the above bulbs have bloomed for us. We have smaller bulbs, raised from seed of the above, at from 15c, to 50c., according to size. Seed saved from the above grand strain 15c. per packet.
GRAND NEW COLORS, ORIG-
New American Hybrid Cannas INATED AND FIRST INTRO-
NoTE—Parties claiming first introduction of these Cannas, as well as Alsace—white Canna—Coronet, Fairy Queen, Favorite, Giant Crimson, Marigold, Primrose and Rose of May, do so under false pretenses, merely to gain credit.
CHAMPION.—The largest, brightest and most beautiful Canna in existence to date. Immense spikes of gigantic flowers with petals 214 inches wide, of a pure, dazzling crimson-scarlet, overlaid with a golden luster and pur- plish reflections. All experts who have seen this pro- nounceit the finest Cannain existence. Were $5, now 50c. DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH. — Absolutely pure pink. Numerous spikes, with three to four trusses of flowers, each bearing from 50 to 70 flowers. Flowers 5in. 20c. DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH.—The darkest of all Cannas; extremely rich crimson-maroon, shading towards purple and black; extremely floriferous. 20c.
KLONDIKE.—A pure, gilded orange. Absolutely with- outarival. A color quite essential and much sought for for bedding. Flowers enormous; petals well rounded. Trusses compact, 1 foot across, 25c.
MAIDEN’S BLUSH. — Foliage massive and _ leathery. Large spikes, with flowers of good size. This color is quite new, and might be called arosy flesh. 25c. TOPAZ.—The first pure yellow-flowered Canna of large size. It is ideal in form, very substantial and produces large and open trusses. A grand Canna for effect. 50c. BRILLIANT.—Three upper petals bright yellow; middle and lower petals bright, flaming red. Flowers 50 to 60 toaspike. Beautiful and unique. 20c.
CUBA.—Enormous spikes of im- mense flowers. The segments are deep chrome-yellow, half covered by alarge blotch of deep vermilion red, and entirely distinct in the shades ofits coloring. 25c. LORRAINE. —A charming combi- nation of colors; flowers large, a bright pink, spotted red; petals broadly and clearly edged with pale yellow, soon changing to creamy white. Spikes bearing 40 to 50 flowers. 20c. TRIUMPH.—Velvety scarlet, over- laid with deep maroon spots ; flow- ers of very large size, very sub- stantial. Vigorous grower and constant bloomer. 20c.
VICTORIA. — Immense trusses. of large flowers on bold, heavy stalks. The three upper segments pale lemon-yellow, feathered, in center only, with rose spots on pink ground. Lower petal rich yellow, with distinct, bold design of vel- vety amaranth-red. 50c.
NEW CANNA ‘‘ PHILADELPHIA.”’ Originated ane seeodaces by Us in
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After years’ trial this has proved to be one of the best Cannas up to the present time. It is of uniform growth, about 3% feet, blooming evenly and continually during the entire season, bearing large spikes densely crowded with bright glow- ing crimson-searlet flowers; rich and velvety. Their velvety tex- ture resists rain and storms with great impunith. Foliage bright green, healthy and vigorous. 20c. One of each of these 12 grand Cannas for $3-?5.
ALSACE.— —_- - This is the nearést Approach to a white Canna, Extremely vigorous,
New American Cannas.
DEFENDER.—Clear yellow, spotted and striped with bright scarlet. Large, fine heads. GLORIOSA.—One of the dwarfest Cannas in cultivation. Blooms when only 6 inches nigh. Bright amaranth red, each petal edged with clear yellow. GOLDEN STAR.—'The flowers are elegantly fringed, and of a rich golden yellow with scarcely a spot. They are produced in massive trusses and borne in rapid succession, even when the plants are scarcely 10 inches high. Itis the dwarfest of all yellow Cannas. JOHN WHITE.—New variegated-ieaved Canna. Foliage penciled green and yellow, sometimes with pink, and edged with red. Very beautiful as a pot plant. MARIGOLD.—A very rich orange, with less scarlet or salmon than any so-called orange. PRESIDENT CLEVELAND.—Also a grand new sort, with orange-scarlet flowers. Grand for bedding. ROSEMAWR.—The most showy and handsomest of all pink Canna, bearing enormous well-rounded flowers of a salmon-rose color. Is an exceeding free winter bloomer. SUNRAY.—Rich, bright yellow, with stripes and dashes of fiery scarlet running almost toedge = of petals. Distinct.
All the above 15c. each. ROSEMAWR 25c.
NEW AMERICAN CANNAS FOR 1900.
Alberta.—Bright, flashing crimson flowers, shading deeper towards edges; broadly bordered, mottled yellow. 25c. Abraham Lincoln.—Enormous grow- ers, flowers large and fully ex- panded, thick velvety petals, fiery crimson. 20c. Annie Laurie.—Dainty sort. Exqui- site spikes of gladiolus-like flowers, silvery rose with white throat. 25c. ? Baltimore.—Rich bright cherry red, ia 4 with golden yellow throat. Very ; vigorous grower, free bloomer. 20c. Black Prince.—Darker and richer color than our Duke of Marlboro. Velvety maroon, almost black. 25ce. Buttercup. — Large, handsomely formed flowers, of a rich buttercup yellow. Extra good sort. 30c. George Washington.—Noble variety; superb form and color; flowers are deep velvety crimson and borne in bold erect massive trusses. 50c. Luray.—Brightshining rose, deep- ening as flower expands to rich cherry red, Large full heads. 30c. Lighthouse.—Elegant shaped flow- ers, with broad petals; color clear lemon-yellow, spotted red ; heads often measure a foot across. We refused $50 for our first plant. 50c. Starlight.—Very pale lemon-yellow fading to creamy white. Larger clusters than our Alsace. 30c. Martha Washington.—One of the very best, if not the best, rose can- na inexistence. The trusses are large and full; plantdwarf. 40c. Virginia—Another grand and strikingly beautiful sort, with bright rose-pink flowers. 20¢.
We offer 10 Cannas, our choice, all named sorts, for $1, 5 for 50c.,or 15 unnamed for $1, 7 for 50c.. all postpaid.
Grand Duke Alexis. The [ost Beautiful Dahlia, ‘‘GRAND DUKE ALEXIS.”’ Won first prize as best novelty in 1897. This is now con- sidered the grandest Dahlia in cultivation. Whenever nuvi ss attracts great crowds. Italways wins first prizes, because there is no other Dahlia likeit. Flowers measure 20inches around. The color isa rich ivory-white. tipped with pink, especially towards the center. Petals pecu- liarly quilled. Most exquisite new type. 25c.; plants lic. Our Grand New Show Dahlia, ‘‘GILT EDGE.’’—Won first prize as the best new Dahlia. The petalsare recurved like a chrysanthemum; the color is ivory-white, deeply edged with rich golden yellow; entirely unique and most beautiful. 25c., plamts 15c.
The Giant of Dahlias, ‘““COLOSSUS.’’—First prize as largest Dahlia. Flowers measuring 20 to 24inches around, perfect in form; a clear, deep wine color; long stems, good for cutting. 25c., plants 20c.
New Cactus Dahlia, ‘‘ LILACINA.’’—A new English yva- riety. A pure delicate /z/ac isa new feature which will be appreeiated. Excellent for cutting. Roots 35c., plants 10c.
New Dahlia, PERLE de la TETE d’°OR.—Pearl of the Park of the Golden Head is a grand new French Dahlia, entirely distinct in form from anyother. The color is white, faintly shaded to lilac. The form is more like a Chrysanthemum. We were awarded a first prize when we first exhibited it. 25c., plants 15c.
New Cactus Dahlia, HOHENZOLLERN.—Voted second bestin Germany. Grand cactus form. Thecolor is a fine old gold, glistening asif gilded. Plantsonly 30c.
New Miniature Cactus Dahlia, AURORA.—New English sort which has been awarded certificates wherever ex- hibited. It grows into a nice dwarf bush 2% to 3 feet high, The flowers are small, very freely produced. AS Many as 50 to 75 flowers can be cut at one time. They are elegant for cutting. The color is a lovely shade of salmon orange witha sheen orlustre of bluish tint; petals are twisted, showing areverse of old rose. 50c.; plants only.
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New Dahlia, HENRY F. MICHEL.—A colossal Dahlia. often measuring 8 inches across. Good eactus form. A combination of golden yellow, orange ana red. Mos¢ glorious. 25c , plants L5c.
Grand New Ccatus Dahlia, ‘‘ LORELEY.’’—Was voted in Germany as the best Cactus Dahlia in existence. The color isa bright pink, with white centre: petals beauti- fully twisted and incurved ; excellent form and exceed- ingly free bloomer. Roots 50c., plants 30c.
Finest New Show Dahlia, ‘‘STORM KING.*?—This is absoluteiy the best white show Dahlia even grown in this country Its form is perfection; the flowers are white, beautifully quilled and carried on long erect stems. Itis the most profuse bloomer of all Dahlias as well as the earliest; the dwarfest for such a free grower. AS many as 60 open flowers have been counted on one plant. Roots 50c., plants 25c.
25 OF THE BEST CACTUS DAHLIAS.
NoTE—F. C. C. means First-class Certificates.
Gloriosa.—We put this at the head of the list as one of the best of the Cactus Dahlias. Its grand form, imme..__ size, and brilliant crimson color have not been ap- proached by any other. 25c., plants 15c.
Baron Schreder.—Imperial purple, grand color, large size. Beauty of Brentwood.—Purple magenta; extra.
Bertha Mawley.—Like a chrysanthemum; florets long and tapering ; a rich cochineal, shaded viotet. 2 F.C. C. Black Prince.—Intense velvety maroon ; large and fine. Blanche Keithh—Pure yellow; petals long and twisted, full and even; true Cactus; free bloomer. 3 F.C. C. Bronze Cactus.—Buff, yellow and bronze; unique. Countess of Gosford.—Of singular appearance. rich cinnamon, shaded toward gold. 3 F.C. C. Countess of Radnor.—A combination of delicate shades of Orange, bronze yellow and intermediate shades. 3 F.C. C. Delicate.—The pink water lily Dahlia. One of the most popular at English shows. Quite distinct. 4 F.C.C. John Bragg.—Very dark maroon; fine form.
H. Cannell.—Rich velvety crimson ; extra fine. Kaiserin.—Flowers large, rich sulphur yellow, outer florets tinged lemon. Highly praised. 3 F.C.C.
King of Cactus.—Immense dazzling scarlet. Kynereith.—Brightest of all vermilions.
Lancelot.—A peculiar shade of striking reddish salmon; rich and effective ; one of the very best. 3 F.C.C. Matchless.—Has been awarded 18 first-class certificates. Intense velvety-maroon ; 6to7in. across Free bloomer. Maid of Kent.—Ground color rich crimson, overlaid with intense cherry red; tips of petals pure white.
Mrs. Peart.—The first real white Cactus Dahlia ever raised. Petals beautifully quilled, borne on long stems. Professor Baldwin.—Deep orange-scarlet ; fine.
Wr. Pierce. Exquisite and pure golden yellow. Extra. Violet Morgan.—Base of florets cream or fawn, shaded toward edge with delicate pink ; extra fine sort. Zulu.—Darkest maroon, really almost black.
Price of the above Dahlias, 20 cents each for roots, 6 for $1; plants, 15 cents, 4 for 50 cents, 9 plants for $1. After May 1 we can only supply plants.
NEW DECORATIVE DAHLIAS. Clifford W. Bruton.—Finest yellow decorative Dahlia. Exceedingly free bloomer ; flowers large and full.
Wm. Agnew.—Grand; more than 7 inches across; rich shade of dazzling red. One of the bestfor cut flowers.
Red and Black.—A gorgeous combination. Petals rich velvety red, edged with black ; flowers large, wellformed.
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A Book on Dahlias and Their Culture, 25 cents.
15 SELECTED DECORATIVE DAHLIAS.
Annie Harvey.—Very rich crimson; grand. Cone ane yO anes, shaded bronze, tipped white. Countess of Pembroke.—Extra-fine lilac. Electric.— Dazzling red; very profuse. Empress of India.—Deep crimson-black Henry Patrick.—Best white; extra fine. Lady Montague.—Rich salmon, striped white. Miss Barry.—Beautiful imperial purple. Mrs. A. Newell.—Mahogany red; beautiful. Mrs. Geo. Reed.—White, edged rosy lake. Nymphea.—Pink and white; floriferous. Oriental.—Pale salmon; fine form. OQban.—Silvery fawn; one of the very largest. Rayon d’Or.—Bright orange, banded white. Wiltshire Lass.—French white; long stems.
SELECTION OF BEST LARGE SHOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS.
A.D. Livoni.—Soft pink; quilled petals. Arabella.—Primrose, tipped lavender. Bird of Passage.— White, tipped pink. Burgundy.—Rich, dark puce; very fine form. Colibri.—Deep scarlet; good bedder, Earl of Ravensworth.—Lilac; grand sort. Eclipse.—Bright orange-scarlet; fine form. Ethel Britton.—Blush white, edged purple. Elegans.—Rosy purple, striped white; fine. Fern Leaf Beauty.—White, margined crimson. Flag of Truce.—White, tipped purple; large. George Smith.—Bright magenta; splendid, Gloire de Lyon.—Pure white. First prize. James Vick.—Intense purple maroon; dwarf.
ames Stephens.—Bright orange-scarlet.
ames Cocker.—Large, purple; fine form.
ohn Walker.—White; large flower.
ohn Standish.—Bright red; constant.
eystone.—Pink, striped crimson; fine. Lemon Giant.—Very large; golden yellow. Lucy Fawcett.—Pale straw; pencilled rose. Marguerite.—Very beautiful lilac; pretty color Miss Browning.—Yellow, tipped white: grand Miss Florence Shearer.—New;; clear lilac. Miss May Lomas.—New; white, suffused rose, Miss Thatcher.—Rich pale yellow; free. Miss Cannell.—White, tipped rose; extra, Mrs. Gladstone.—First prize; soft blush.
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Mrs. Langtry.—Cream color, tipped carmine. Always attracts YY; Olm Pere.—Deep'saffron; quilled; dwarf. a crowd at ex- iY Paul’s Scarlet.—Extra bright?glowing scarlet. ¢ hibitions, and ZY Penelope.— White, flaked lavender; prize-taker.( is really well IZ Pluton.— The finest of all the yellows. worth growing. Gi: President.— White, shaded lavender; fine sort. € Plants only,2o0c. Ziy
Royal Queen.—Creamy ground; edged purple. : A
Ruby Queen.—Clear ruby-red ; shaded.
S. Sickman.—Beautiful peach color. Triomphe de Solferino.—Red; immense size. Snow.—Pure white; extra fine; good form, Village Maid.—New; primrose, shaded red. Solfaterre.—Bright sulphur-yellow ; rich color. Willie Garratt.—Bright cardinal; good form. Souvenir de Mme. Moreau,—Deep red-pink. Wacht am Rhein.—Peculiar shade of lilac.
Sunbeam,.—Pinkish white, tipped pnrple.
EXTRA=FINE BOUQUET DAHLIAS.
F. T. Jungker.—Finest shade of golden amber Little Valentine.— Bright purplesmaroon.
Dr. Webb.—Very dark crimson; effective. Loveliness.—White, tipped pink and purple. Guiding Star.—Quilled petals, pure white. Marguerite Bruant.—Pure white; extra good. Kleine Domatia.—Salmon-buff; excellent. Sunshine.—Brilliant scarlet-orange.
Little Jack.—Rich crimson-maroon. Scarlet Gem.—Exquisite shade of scarlet. Little Frank.—Light amber, shaded salmon. Vivid.—Bright crimson-starlet ; first prize. Little Prince.—Red, tipped white; earliest. Sappho.—Dark maroon, tipped blush.
Price, of all Dahlias on this page: Roots, 20 cents each, 3 for 50 cents, 6 for $I, I2 for $1.75; plants, after May, I5 cents each, 4 for 50 cents, 9 for $I, 20 for $2,
Dahlias without names: Roots, I5c. ea., 4 for 50c., 9 for $I, 20.for $2; plants, I2c. ea., 5 for 50c., 12 for $I. 4G>Plants will in all cases bloom earlier and even more profusely than roots,
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CALLA HASTATA—The old “ Yel- “ R. Eliiotiana. First offered by low, with purple throat; nearly low Calla,’’ which scarcely deserves yg jn 1893 at $10 per plant, is now equal to the Golden Lily. 30e. the title since the ‘* Golden Callas”’ more plentiful, butnotcommonby CALLA AETHIOPICA—The old have appeared. However, pretty and any means. The flowers are bright Lily of the Nile. 15c. easily grown. 25c. and s0c. butter yellow, grand in every re- spect and a valuable treasure. 75c. to $3 each, according to size.
$500 were refused some years ago for three plants like this Calla.
CALLA REHMANNI— Usually sold as the ‘ Pink Calla.”’ Bulbs received direct from the Transvaal only show a faint pink edge. They are, however, very beautiful, thick and waxlike. Very rare $1.50. KC ALLA DEVONIENSIS— An Eng- lish sort, praised on account of free blooming and snow whitness. 50c.
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prolificand dwarf. Pure white. 50c WI i > CALLA NELSONI—One of the [imum new yellow sort. 50c. |
THE SPOTTED CALLA—A neg- = 7 ~ lected beauty which should find a tS ee place in every window for its beau-
THE FRAGRANT CALLA. tifulleaves. Grow it by the dozen. THE LEMON GIANT.
One of Mr. Burbank’s wonderful] 10c., 3 for 25c., 15 for $1. Another Burbank wonder. creations, the original price of which y& LITTLEGEM—Very dwarf, cute Leaves beautifully spotted, fre- $1,500! Unusually dwarf, early and }ittle waxy white flowers. Nice pot quently 18 in. long, 1 ft. wide; an prolific bloomer,small bulbs, bloom- pjant. A large pan full of these is 2Mazing sight. Flowers large, pure ing freely the whole summer and au- heautiful. 10c..3 for 25c., 15 for $1. lemon yellow. Unlike the Golden tumn, flowers large, pure white, fra- v Calla this grows as easily as a grance of violets and lilies. Direct Notre.—Callas marked * were potato and makes bulbs 2 feet in from Mr. Burbank. 25c. and 50c. first, offered by us in this country. circumstances. 50c., 75c. and $1.50.
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HIGH-CLASS AMERICAN GLADIOLI. Our special strain of Gladioli was originated by Doctor W. Van Fleet. editor of the Rural New Yorker, who is one of the ablest authorities on Gladioli in this country, having grown all the known species and varieties. We offer these Gladioli with the assurance that they will prove equal or superior to most of the highest priced named sorts, most of which have degenerated considerably of late years. These Gladioli have new bloodin them. They are healthy, strong, and vigorous, and even small bulbs bloom surely the first year. They combine all colors of the rainbow. The spikes are large and well filled with flowers, and nothing could be more gorgeous than a large bed of them when in bloom. Price of Bulbs, sure to bloom, 10 for 25c.; 20 for 50c.; 50 for $1.00; 100 for $1.75. Postpaid.
A GOOD GLADIOLUS MIXTURE. Such as offered by the trade in general. Nice bulbs of blooming size, 10 for 15c.; 25 for 3oc.; 50 for 6o0c.; 100 for $1.00. Postpaid.
$5000 A YEAR!! GLADIOLUS BRENCHLEYENSIS. ‘hese frequently multiply at the
rate of 200 bulbs per bulb in one year!! Just think of this and calculate the enormous quantities of bulbs you could have in a few years—even at the rate of 25 bulbs per bulb the increase in six years would amount to nearly seven million bulbs. The color is the brightest and purest of all the reds—fine, full spike always in great demand by florists. Price, 10 for 15c.; 25 for 30c.; 50 for 60c. ; 100 for $1.00; 500 for $4.50; 1000 for $8.00. By mail or express prepaid.
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AMERICAN, JAPANESE AND HITMALAYAN LILIES.
Lilium Auratum (Golden Banded Lily).— Flowers, often one foot across. Spotted with pink and gold.
Lilium Candidum.—Beautiful, large, purest white flowors. Oneof the easiest to grow and bloom.
Lilium Elegans.—Fine, bell-shaped flowers, in dense clusters, of a deep crimson-scarlet color.
‘Lilium Longiflorum (Easter Lily).—A_ pro- fuse and early bloomer. Pure white, sweet flowers.
Lilium Pardalinum.—Combination of red and golden yellow, petals being tipped with crimson.
Lilium Splendens (Leopoldi).—A most magni- ficent flower of large size. Pure scarlet. Very distinct. Lilium Speciosum Roseum.— White, shaded, and spotted with deep roseandcarmine. Very sweet. Lilium Tigrinum.—Perfectly hardy. Certainly a very fine garden plant. Flowers, orange yellow. Lilium Tigrinum, fl. p!.—The double-flowered sort of the Tiger Lily. Very beautiful. Quite distinct. Lilium Umbellatum.—Produced in dense clus- tersor umbels. Colors—yellow, pink and orange. All lilies at 10 cents each ; 12, of our choice, for $1.
EUCOMIS REGIA.
Royal Crown.
A bulb of noble growth. Foliage large and highly ornamental. Flower stalk beautifully spotted brown; crowded with hundreds of # yellow flowers, lasting tor weeks, fj finally surmounted with a crown f#R of leaves. Rare and unique. 25c.
THE FLEUR-DE:-LIS.
The Florentine Iris or Fragrant = Orris root bears large pure white ff flowers in great abundance. Thisis ig the true Fleur-de-Lis. 15c.,3 for 25c. Yun
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GERMAN and JAPANESE IRIS.
The magnificence ofthe German and Japanese Iris surpasses any possible description. The flowers are enormous—6 in. to 1 ft. across. Hun- dreds upon hundreds of colors and combina- tions of colors are to be found among them. Any one having a garden should plant them in quantity. Are hardy and need plenty water.
JAPANESE IRIS.
Immense and gorgeous flowers ‘ indescribablearray of colors; pro- duced in immense profusion. Clumps of either sort, sure to bloom, 10c., 3 for 25c.
BUTTERFLY LILY.
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Foliage white, striped with green; flowers pleasing blue, succeeeded by large capsules, which, upon opening, display bright red seeds or berries, as large as peas. Perfectly hardy and easily grownindoors. 25c., 3 for 60c.
MONTBRETIAS.
Blazing Stars.—If grown in pots and kept over until next year, the bulbs will multiply 50 to 1.5 kinds: Aureat golden yellow; Crocosmiz- jlora, yellow and orange; Elegans, yellow and vermilion; Rosea, .Z pink; Pottsi, orange red. Named & sorts 5c., 5 for 20c., mixed sorts 4 for 10c., 15 for 25c., 40 for 50c.
Maritimum is a beautiful hardy
SEA DAFF ODIL.—Pancratium == : = V2 \ Z NE ago is now admitted one of the white flower; fragrant. 10c. .
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GIANT GLOXINIAS.
These gorgeous flowers are be- coming more popular from year to year. Specimens laden with dozens of immense waxlike flowers of allshades and combinations of colors imaginable are very easily raised from our improved strain of Belgian bulbs. You will really be surprised at their beauty. 10 cts.; 3 for 25 cts.; very large g bulbs, 20 cts. An excellent flower. @
SCILLA CLUSI. — Forms large panicles of lilac and blue flowers. Are very showy and pretty. 20 cts.
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‘ * SPECIAL ONE DOLLAR BULB OFFER, During the month of March, April and May, we will send to customers who order other plants or bulbs from this catalogue, 100 Bulbs, of flowering size, all sound and warranted true, consisting of 12 to 15 choice varieties, such as Lilies, Amaryllis, Gladiolus, Tuberoses, Tigridias, Iris, Be- gonias. Cannas, Oxalis, Mont- bretias, Hardy Climbers, etc.; in all, 100 Bulbs for $1.00. Free by * mail, or 50 bulbs for 60c. Directions for planting
Persian Cyclamen.
PERSIAN CYCLAIIEN.
Our engraving may appear like an exaggeration, not so, however, we've seen finer specimens than this, com- pletely covered with orchid- like flowers airily poised above the beautifully marbled leathery leaves. The colors range from pearly white to darkest crimson, some tipped with red; finest room plants. Very pretty. 15 cts. to 50 cts.
VALLOTA PURPUREA
The Cape of Good Hope Lily, & imported direct by us from South yeas Africa, is one of the most satis- factory plants to grow, lasting and blooming a lifetime. The flowers are borne in clusters of _- 12 to 15, they are of a brilliant scarlet color, and last in bloom a long while—a potful often bears 20 to 30 spikes. Should not be dried off in winter. Very pretty. Fine bulbs 30 cents to 50 cents.
FERRARIA NOVATA. Cape Beauty.
An entirely new bulb from “South Africa. Flowers large; a combination of colors impossible to describe, green, brown and plum color predominating. ~ Fine as a pot plant; only 20 SEs Se bulbs to be had. Highly praised. | :
Scilla Clusi (Peruvian Lily). An@excellent flower. 30 cents. Ferrari Novata—Cape Beauty.
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is anew growing substance which takes the place of soil. It is invaluable in pot J A DOO culture, producing a more vigorous and rapid root action—just what is wanted in plant culture. Nearly all plants do well in Jadoo. Transplanted in Jadoo plants do not flag. It increases size, brilliancy and intensity of color in flowers. It
enlarges the leaves, and keeps them a bright green. Seeds germinate in it more quickly than in earth. Cuttings of all kinds root in half the time. Exhausted plants revive in it. Jadoo is cleaner to handle
than soil. It is only half as heavy It requires much less watering. quently. It is proof against the in- least, slugs, Worms and insects can-
Above are the broad claims We have used three tons of it with == ee in the-last three months. anedonage found it of great value. Wecanrecommend it. Mixed with one-half its bulk of soil, it is very efficacious.
Price of Jadoo.—As the. postage on Z
Jadoo is 16 cents per pound, ad litie is too SPECIAL OFFER.—Five pounds of Jadoo,
expensive; yet we will mail one pound with ]| enough for 100 pots, 12 three-inch paper flower
any plant or bulb order for 25 cents, or we | pots, 12 wooden plant labels, all in one box, by
will send hy freight or express, 5 pounds for ; : 1 :
30 cents, 10 pounds for 50 cents, 25 pounds for | ©XPress, for 50 cents. Have your plants sent at
$1.10, at purchasers expense. same time, and save 20 per cent. express charges.
OUR OWN PLANT FOOD.—We put this up for some of the largest houses in the United States. It is excellent for mixing with the soil, or used as a top dressing
for plants that need a tonic. Clean and odorless. 1-pound box, 15 cents; 2 pounds, 25 cents; 3 pounds, 50 cents. If by mail, 16 cents per pound must be added.
PA PER FLOWER POTS.—tThese are light, clean and useful—last for many months, being made 2 of water-proof paper; excellent for Jadoo. Price, 24-inch, at 25 cents per 12, or $1.00 per 100; 3-inch, 30 cents per 12, or $1.25 per 100, mailed.
i AS SOL. oSmMaller pots Gil, be Bseme Plants require repotting less fre- J ADOO troduction of weeds. Last, but not
¢ not live in it. A Magic Plant Grower. made for Jadoo by the originators.
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TROUBLE. 200 to 1 Made on Your Investment.
Do you know that a certain kind of Gladiolus multiplies at the rate of 200 Bulbs to every sin- gle bulb every year, and this for every 2 or 3 years in succession! If you will make your own cal- culations you will easily be convinced of the enormous number of bulbs that can be accumulated in 2,3 or4 years! It runs into millions. and you can grow millions on asmall piece of ground. This year the price of common Gladioli runs from $6 to $10 per 1000 according to size, and large ones are hard to get at any price. The largest growers of the country have none left to sell!
YOU can grow them without experience and derive much pleasure and profit from your investment.
We will mail you 100 of these money-making Gladioli to start with for $1 or 50 for 60c., 25 for 30c., with full particulars. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia.
F OUR ONE DOLLAR “MAY SURPRISE” COLLECTION | A GREAT SURPRISE IN STORE FOR YOU. |
It is impossible to estimate accurately how many plants of any kind will be sold during a season. In or- der to be able to fill all orders promptly, we grow a large surplus to meet unexpected demands. At the end of the busy season this surplus 7st be disposed of, or the plants would become too large for mailing purposes. We give our customers the benefit of this extra stock. Many wait for it every year, knowing that they receive much for little. Towards the 1st of May we make up these plants
and bulbs in a number of One Dollar Surprise Collections of un- heard-of liberality. You may safe- MUCH FOR LITTLE! ly expect to receive two or three times the value of your money, i ; ER and need not be surprised if you
get plants worth 50 cents to $1 eRe Ines: SUBPRisn CG tet aene are an advertisement for us. They consist of plants, bulbs, seeds, ete., for the house and garden—many that cannot be had elsewhere. We cannot, however, afford to send them during the rush of business ; but all or- ders will be filled about the 1st of May, or later if desired, and will be postpaid. All orders will be duly ac-
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Curious Japanese ) Fern Balls
When we first offer- ed these Japanese cur- iosities even florists were skeptical about them. They wouldn't take—they wouldn’t last—was what they said. To-day, they are fighting forthem. One great house who thought they would sell only a hundred— ordered one thousand more of us. And a large department house in New York is said to have ordered 10,000! As to their lasting greatly, look at the fine specimen shown here. It is 3 years old and improv- ing in beauty every . day. These balls are
formed of a mass of roots of the hardy Japanese fern called Davallia, tied around peat and moss: with age the roots run in every direction over the moss, their young growth producing the
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‘¢ Silver Fountain Grass.’’
Ah,now! There is something pretty. That’s the general ex- clamation. And so it is, indeed. So entirely new that you won't even find it in the latest diction- = ary of gardening. We've had a 3 sS time to get the seed, fresh from the dense forest of New Zealand, after 3 years’ waiting. The only plant we ever heard of, was ex- hibited at a meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society and illus- trated in the Gardeners’ Chroni- cle as shown herewith. While it is hardy and would produce a fine effect on rockeries, one
can see how much more beautiful it is as a pot plant,
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spikes drooping way below the pot in sparkling feath- ery sprays, 3 feet across. It will no doubt rival Aspara- gus Sprengeri, which we made so popular that a million plants were grown last year. As our seed came late we can at present offer only small tufts at 30c., but it comes up so quickly that you can get a lot from a packet of seed at 15c. Itis very choice.
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bright green fronds. They look beautiful suspended from chan- deliers, in windows, doors, or on yerandas, and can be used in very many ways. They are very hardy and will stand drought for many weeks, but to have them at their best, should be kept moist at all times— then the whole surface becomes covered with fresh green live moss, lichens and other little gems. Never have we | introduced anything = which has been’ so much admired. To start the balls in growth quickly, it is best to keep them for
a while in a bowl or dish half filled with water in a When well filled with green fronds they can be hung where wanted. Prices, 75c., $1. By mail or express, prepaid.
$100 FOR ONE PLANT!
Seedlings of Asparagus Spren- geri vary considerably and many beautiful new forms are now be- ing multiplied. We raised one plant which was almost pure white and sold it for $100 to a well-known English firm. One of our customers raised a very dwarf compact sort, for the stock of which he declines $200 to-day. You may be just as lucky. Try it. Seed 10c. per pkt.
$50 FOR YOU!
* THE NEW ERINGED ZINNIA A Grand Novelty.
The seed of this great novelty is sent out this year at the price of $50 per 2:4 ounce! The flowers are an - entire departure from any- thing known heretofore in Zinnias, the flowers being scalloped, fringed and lacin-
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some new colors will surely be produced, and we offer a prize of $50 for the plant showing the brightest color with fringed petals; $20 for 2d best: 310 for 3d best; 35 for 4th best. Per pht. Lic.
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Every one admires the old Wax Plant,and why not,itis one ofthe wonders of nature. Beautiful as it is our new sort is far superior inevery way. Notethe immense balls of flow- ers, SO perfect as to ap- pear artificial, even drops of honey nestle on their star-shaped form, and, although their profusing seems to be beyond belief, we've seen specimens even finer. Unlike the
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3 Valuable New Climber THE NEW TREASURE VINE.
An entirely new plant recently discovered in the mountains of Costa Rica and named Childsia Werckleyi. As may be seen from our illustration, the flowers are most beautiful in form, and it might well be called an Orange Flowered Clematis. There is in fact not another climbing plant in existence ap- proaching it in color, which is a clear orange scarlet. It can be grown indoors or in the garden and will prove a great source of delight. Price 25c.
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