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30 CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS, ETC.

[image] ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

FLOWER PLANTS.
FOR the past few years we have devoted special attention to the growing of flower plants exclusively for the mail order trade, as for this purpose they require special culture in greenhouses kept at a low temperature so that they will be hardy, healthy and vigorous. This year we have added several new greenhouses to our place, besides cool storage rooms for dormant plants. Our system of packing is so very complete that plants arrive in almost as perfect condition after traveling many hundreds of miles as they were when packed.
TERMS AND DISCOUNTS.-At prices named we send plants postpaid. Orders for plants must amount to at least 25c. We will furnish plants amounting to $1.20 for $1.00, $2.50 for $2.00, $7.00 for $5.00.
WE GUARANTEE-That plants ordered from this list will reach purchasers in any part of the United States in good order if sent by mail or express.
NOTICE.-We ship all plants as soon after order is received as weather permits. Bedding plants we will hold until the usual season for setting out. If ordered for immediate shipment they will be sent at purchaser's risk.
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.-A splendid new plant for hanging baskets or pots, making great pendulous masses of fine feathery foliage, exceedingly graceful and beautiful in a short time. Each 15c, large plants 25c, extra strong plants 40c.
ALFRED NEUNER BOUVARDIA.-This magnificent and showy plant is the ideal Bouvardia. It is an erect, strong grower, making charming shaped plants. Some consider it the best of all winter blooming plants. They are quite rare and will attract attention anywhere. Each 20c.
ARAUCARIA EXCELSA.-This beautiful plant resembles the pine somewhat in appearance, though much finer in texture, and is particularly adapted to table decoration. Of rare value for house or conservatory decoration. Must be sent by express; too large to mail. Each $1.00, $2.00 and $3.00.

VARIEGATED SWEET ALYSSUM.-A charming little novelty, the flower having all the sweet grace and beauty of the common Sweet Alyssum, being pure white and produced in numerous spikes which cover the plant. Each 10c, dozen 90c.
WHITE SWEET ALYSSUM.-Nice little pure white flowers. Valuable for baskets, vases and borders. Each 10c.
BOSTON IVY.-(Ampelopsis Veitchi.)-This very attractive clinging vine will be readily recognized by our customers when we remind them that its glossy ivy leaves overlap each other and its long, delicate young shoots stretch up the stone wall of our finest city residences. The glossy leaves assume in antumn the most beautiful tints of scarlet and crimson. Each 15c, large plants 25c.
CHENILLE PLANT.- (Acalypha Sanderii.)-A most striking ornamental plant. Is a native of the South Sea Islands, of rapid growth and blooms continuously. They are of a bright crimson color, drooping and mixing among the green foliage with charming effect. Can be lifted in fall and will make a fine show in the house during the winter. Strong, well established plants 25c each, five for $1.00.
MOON FLOWER.-A handsome climber growing to a height of 25 to 40 feet, and covered nightly and on dull days with its white, moon-like flowers five to six inches in diameter. Each 15c.
MUSK PLANT.- Many persons are fond of the musk odor though it is not as much used for perfume as it was twenty-five years ago. This is the true musk plant. Each 10c.

[image] ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.

BRYOPHYLLUM. -(Sprouting Leaf.)-One of the most curious plants it has ever been our privilege to grow. The leaves are thick and heavy. When cut and placed in moist soil little plants start from the notches in them. In bloom it presents an odd and interesting appearance. Each 15c.
PRINCESS PAULINE AGERATUM.-Both colors, blue and white are combined in the same flower. This pretty variegation gives the flower a most charming appearance. Each 10c.
CRIMSON VELVET PLANT.-(Gynura Aurantiaca.)-This is one of the rarest and most beautiful foliage plants in cultivation - a veritable kaleidoscope, changing its hues with every movement of the foliage. It is so strangely beautiful that the flowers seem superfluous, yet they are produced. Each 15c, large plants 25c.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.-One of the handsomest of our foliage plants for pot culture, beautiful the year round, and there is no more decorative plant in entire list. Easily grown even in a north window. See cut. Each 15c, large 25c.
COLEUS.-Everyone admires this beautiful decorative plant. Varieties each 10c, dozen 85c; set of 20 all different $1.15; named mixed varieties 75c dozen.
ANTIGONON.-This splendid climbing plant is sometimes called "Queen's Wreath," or "Mountain Rose." It requires some protection in the north. They are killed down by the frost, but come up again from the roots in the spring. Strong plants, each 15c.
ALTERNANTHERAS.-A very bright colored, dwarf growing foliage plant, largely used for borders. Each 10c; doz. 75c.
ACHYRANTHES.-Dwarf growing foliage plants, valuable on account of their beautiful colored leaves. Color a deep blood red. Each 10c; doz. 75c.

BEGONIAS
There is nothing more showy or desirable than a collection of the flowering and ornamental leaved Begonias.
COUNTESS LOUISE ERDODY.-This variety is sometimes called "Snail Begonia" on account of the peculiar formation of the leaves. The form is exceedingly odd and unique. The striking peculiarity which distinguishes it from all other Begonias consists in the fact that the two lobes at the base of the leaf do not grow side by side, but one of them winds in a spiral-like way until in a full grown leaf there are four of these twists. Each 25 cents.
TUBEROUS ROOTED.-These flowers sometimes grow six inches in diameter, are borne upright on stiff stems, and of the richest colors, embracing every shade of white, rose, pink, red, scarlet, crimson, maroon, lake, yellow and orange. Each 15c, dozen $1.50.
METALICA.-Has very large leaves shaded with green, crimson and olive, with a peculiar metallic luster over all. Flowers a clear pink, shaded white. Each 10c.

[image] LOUISE ERDODY BEGONIA.

ARGENTEA GUTTATA.-It has purple bronze leaves with silvery markings. White flowers; splendid for the house. Each 10c.
MADAM DE LESSEPS.-Has very large leaves of silky texture and beautifully spotted with silver. Flowers pink and white. Each 15c.
MARJORIE DAW.-Its bright salmon-pink flowers are produced in broad panicles, drooping down from under the foliage. Each 15c.
REX.-The Rex or King Begonias may well be called the king of foliage plants, and they make a magnificent showing with their rich lustrous tints and tropical looking leaves. Choicest varieties. Each 20c.
BERTHA.-Bright green leaves; flowers a beautiful currant red. Each 15c.
COLLECTION.-One plant each of the eight kinds of Begonias for only $1.00.

I received plants March l5th and they were in excellent condition, as fresh as if just packed, and such nice, large ones too. I am greatly pleased with them. Many thanks for the extras, they were just what I would have selected. I shall remember you with all future plant orders.-Mrs. W. S. Rees, Ontario, Oregon.
June 6.-Plants arrived in good shape and I am much pleased with them. Thank you for the extras.-Mrs. A. E. C. Gilmore, Crafton, Penn.
April 12.- The roses and plants came to hand in fine condition.-Frank H. Owen, Marion, Ohio.

ABUTILON - Souvenir de Bonn. -A striking decorative foliage plant with beautiful variegated leaves of good size, regularly and evenly marked with white and green. Each 15c.
NEW DOUBLE ABUTILON-Thompsonii Plena.- This has a perfectly double flower resembling a double hollyhock in form and of rich deep orange color. Each 15c.
ABUTILON- Savitzi.-One of the most beautiful variegated-leaved plants in existence. Its large, maple-like leaves are almost white being blotched here and there only with clear, bright green, a most charming contrast, heightened still more by the very large orange, bell shaped flowers with which the plant is always covered. Each 15c, 4 for 50c.

[image] NEW ABUTILON "SAVITZI"

A GRAND BARGAIN - TEN CHOICE ROSE PLANTS, OUR SELECTION, ALL DIFFERENT, FOR FIFTY CENTS.