Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. ILIBRARY Po RNC 4c JUL 17 1923 4 U8. Deparsmant of Agrioultare. 2 nr Se Wirs. Theodosia B. Shey | DESCRIPTIVE CALTALOGCE of , Ornamental Jrees, and Shrubs, Roses, Plants and Seeds, lilies, Ferns, Orehids and @acti. VENTURA, CALIFORNIA. 1892. ‘ bie “ Bee as Ave f reny de os ob Wins r e . Science and Horticulture Press. | Jo Flower-loving Patrons. We take pleasure in presenting our annual catalogue to patrons, trust- ing that it may be found worthy of a careful perusal and of preservation for future reference. We aim to treat all eustomers in such manner as to retain their trade and good will. If our plants, bulbs and seeds arrive safely and please you, we will appreciate your acknowledgment and kind words. All mistakes will be righted if reported with promptness. Plants carefully packed and sent by mail on receipt of price; large plants sent by freight or express. (State always if plants shall be sent by mail or express). No plant order filled for less than $1.00 We catalogue only those things which we can best recommend and which we have in quantity. We have facilities for supplying almost any variety of trees, shrubbery, plants, bulbs or seeds that may be desired, and. imvite correspondence. Please indicate what substitutions, if any, will be acceptable. Terms: Cash with order. Any five 25c. plants for $1.00. Any one of the following collections for $1.10 (postpaid) : No. 1.—1 Egyptian Paper Plant, 1 Tomato Tree, 1 Cyelamen, 6 oxalis plants, 2 zephyranthus bulbs and 2 French eannas. No. 2.—12 new chrysanthemums. 3 —12 Begenias. 4.—20 Smilax roots. 5.—8 Dwarf French Cannas. 6.—6 Strong Roses. 7.—12 Fuchsias. S.—l2 Assorted Plants. 9.—12 Callas (blooming size). 10.—10 Seedling Bronze and Gold Geraniums. 11.—20 Packets of choice flower seeds. 12.—20 Packets of wild flower seeds, including our state flower. All of the above to be of our own selection. Orders for cut flowers and decorations carefully filled at all seasons. se +e. \ ine a vip SPE Z WZ GZ Uy Yi Yj, / Vi ] Yyy ) y | | j, \ \ f | NG CEREUS. NIGHT BLOOMI FLOWERS IN CALIFORNIA. NOTES ON PLANTING: BORDERS. A perfect border is a great addition to a well-kept garden, it is, in fact, a necessity about the flower beds. ‘How to make and keep a border in order,’ is a frequent question. In the/first place, we must remember that most border plants are annuals, and that their season of perfection is short, which in colder climates is ended by frosts. Not so inCalifornia; here they live throughout the year, and look shabby but do not die. Such border plants must be destroyed and a new crop of seedlings or slips re-set. This means time, labor, and money, but there is no other alter- native if you would have a handsome border. There are a few exceptions, of course, and the more lasting borders are the more desirable ones. The yellow feverfew or golden feather can be planted at any season, must never be allowed to bloom and requires some trim- ming or shearing. It needs to be replanted about every nine months. The low-growing pink oxalis and the tall yellow sort are excellent winter blooming plants that increase very rapidly by bulblets, and must be dug and re-set in May or June when the plant dies down, otherwise it becomes fairly a pest all over the yard. The dwarf Mad. Saleroi geranium is one of the most lasting borders. It requires some trimming, and re-planting at least every eighteen months. Hcheveria makes one of the easiest kept borders. It is the plant known.as ‘Old Hen and Chicks.” It can be grown to make any width of border, and if - the rosettes are too thick, they are easily thinned out. ‘The red and yellow altenantheras are choice border plants. - They grow best in warm weather, and should be planted in May or June. - In 4 Notes on Planting. the winter the top is often nipped by the cold but the roots are uninjured. In April trim back the tops. Shearing is necessary to grow a good border. The name of the Florence hotel and the Hotel del Coronado is made of this plant. Lobelia is a pretty border plant, but requires trimming and frequent replanting to keep it in order. Blue Ageratum is good for a border, growing possibly a foot high. The variegated or silver thyme is much used about San Francisco—but is rarely seen here. The violets make an excellent border for all north and northeast beds. . They should be divided and re-set in May, and are in bloom during winter and spring. The daisy also requires a shady location. The variegated dew plant is excellent if a wide border can be grown—one foot to eighteen inches. No department of garden- ing has been more neglected here than this one, but during the past year more interest has been shown, and in time all will be willing to work hard for the returns—good borders we can and must have. THE GARDEN’S STORY. “The Garden’s Story is a most charming little book by G. H. Ellwanger, full of practical suggestions and the following are worth heeding: Study soil and exposure and cultivate no more space than can be maintained in perfect order. Plant thickly; it is easier and more profitable to raise flowers than weeds. Avoid stiffness and exact balancing; garden vases and garden flowers need not necessarily be used in pairs. A flower is essentially feminine and demands attention as the price of its smiles. Let there be harmony and beauty of color. Magenta in any form is a discord that should never jar. In studying color effects do not overlook white as a foil; white is the lens of the garden’s eye. Think twice and then still think before placing a tree, shrub or plantin position. Think thrice before removing a specimen tree. Grow an abundance of flowers for cutting; the bees and butterflies are not entitled to all the spoils. Show me a well ordered garden and I will show you a genial home. Suggestions. 5 SUGGESTIONS. In Southern California below the frost belt—begonias, primulas, ferns of all kinds, and shade-loving plants thrive in a lath house partially shaded by vines. Most begonias are fine bedding plants in sheltered locations. Begonia rubra is a wonderful grower. It often reaches a hight of fifteen feet Best vines for verandas: Bignonias, Tecoma Jasminoides, Campsidium felicifolium, jasmines, and Thunbergia laurifolia. Best vines for screens, summer houses and growing in trees: Passifloras, Cobzea, Mandevilla and Ipomceas. Don’t fail to try Mina lobata, as easily grown as a morning glory, and so beautiful every one ‘raves over Ate The new Ipomea, ‘Heavenly Blue,’ a child of Ipomcea Leart and Mina lobata, is indescribably beautiful. The large flowering blue stock is extremely pretty. Giant Perfection stock is superb, delights all. The new seedling fuschia, Gen. Vandever, is worthy of all praise, flowers large and beautiful, a fine climber. The perpetual blooming Cyclamen Mt. Blanc is greatly admired, too much cannot be said in its praise. Cereus triangularis is a most interesting variety of this gro- tesque family. Grown without support it rambles over the ground, planted near a house it becomes ambitious. A large specimen of this cactus is ten years old. The first four years it contented itself with clambering on the ground and about the lower partof the veranda. Five yearsago it commenced to climb, and has now reached the roof of the second story of the house, thirty-five feet from the ground. It has sent out innumerable great triangular branches in every direction, attaching itself by long, white roots, which loosen as the branches become strong and hang like a gray fringe all over the plant. It reaches across the windows on the upper and lower verandas, twists itself under the ceiling for several yards, winds about the railing and has thrown one branch out ten or fifteen feet, which hangs pendulous in a white Lamarque rose near it. . The flowers open at 5 p. m. and close at 10 a. m., they measure twelve inches across, are double, creamy white outside, petals yellow, the stems two inches in diameter. This cactus is said to be one of the curiosities of the United States, being the largest of its kind known. 6 ROSCSec. ROSES. Could anyone desire roses more beautiful than those of Cal- ifornia! Here they attain a perfection which may well excite the envy of less favored regions. They lend an idealistic beauty to our gardens and a soft radiance to our oftentimes embowered houses, that go far towards mitigating the everyday cares, fur- nishing a source of never-ending and ever-increasing enjoyment. Roses easily adapt themselves to circumstances and will grow with but little care, but a healthy bush and an abundance of flowers is always the reward of generous treatment. They do best in a rich loamy or clayey soil, and can safely be planted any time from February 1st to the last of May, or in the fall. When planting cut the bushes back to sound eyes turning outward. Re- move all weakly wood, spread the roots out naturally, and trim broken ends smooth. If the plant is from a pot and the ball still remains, loosen it slightly before setting inthe ground. Firm the soil around the plant well, being careful to surface with dry, pul- verized earth. Only water when the plant shows signs of need- ing it, and give no fertilizer until the first growth has hardened. SOME STANDARD ROSES. Laurette. White shaded rose, splendid winter bloomer. Marie Van Houte.—Yellow shaded rose, exquisite; perfect. Countess Riza du Pare.—Coppery rose, beautiful shading. Duchess de Brabant.—Pink, fine bloomer. Isabella Sprunt.—Lemon yellow. La Sylphide.—Blush, fawn centre. Premium de Charrissiens.—Carmine rose. Safrano.—Apricot yellow. Queen’s Scarlet.-—Wonderful bloomer, fine. Gen de Tartas.—Deep rose buds, hanging like bells. Mad. Pernet.—Silvery rose. Souvenir d’un Ami.—Pink cupped. Yellow Tea.—Ellegant long buds. Adam.—Light pink, beautiful shape, very large petals. Prices of above named varieties, 20c each, 6 for $1, 13 for $2. Perle des Jardins.—Golden yellow, lovely in bud and flower. ‘Coquette de Lyon.—Canary yellow. Duchess of Edenburgh.—Intense glowing scarlet. Andre Swartz.—Beautiful crimson. ‘Catherine Mermet.—Beautiful flesh color—a magnificent rose. Paul Floret.—Waxy pink... Roses. Gi Niphetos.—Pure snow white, beautiful buds. ~ Bella.—Pure white beautiful long buds. ~ Louis de la Reve.—Blush, shaded pink. Princess of Wales.—Light rose, shaded saffron. La Princess Vera.—Flesh color, base of petals deep pink. Mad. Welch.—Soft yellow, inner petals coppery yellow. -Mad. Lambard.—Salmon pink, beautiful buds, one of the handsomest and most satisfactory roses grown, beautiful in bud and in flower; always in bloom. Mad. Dennis.—Waxy white. Malmason.—Flesh color, large beautiful bud and flower. La France.—A grand rose—deep rose pink, exquisitely fra- rant. ‘ Sunset.—A tawny shade of saffron yellow, beautiful buds, one of the finest roses grown. Triumph of Luxumberg.—Soft pink. Sombreul.—White. Jules Finger.—Rosy scarlet, shaded crimson. Queen’s Scarlet. Prices of above, 25 to 50c each; $2.25 to $5 per dozen. The Rainbow. Too much cannot be said in praise of this beautiful rose. It is lovely in bud and blossom, striped and splashed with carmine on a pink ground, its coloring is exquisite, and all who see it desire to possess a plant. Small plants in April 25c. Large strong plants at any time, $1 Souvenir de Wooten. Flowers very large and perfect, of a dark velvety red color and highly perfumed. Beautiful in the bud, of extraordinary size, and the most perfect form, a grand Rose. 25 and 5o0c each. Madame Hoste. Creamy white color, deepening to pale yel- low in the center; blooms constantly and profusely, the magnifi- cent flowers are born on long, erect stems. 25 to 50c each. Hybrid Tea Rose, Duchess of Albany. Resembles La France but a deeper color—a grand rose. Small plants 25c. Large strong plants, 60c New Tea Rose, Sappho. Buds fawn color suffused with rose, the opening flowers shaded yellow and tawny buff, centers deep, bright yellow; large, full and globular. 25c Grace Darling. Strong, vigorous grower; color a porcelian rose, elegantly shaded with vinous crimson, a decided color, but never quite obscuring the ground of beautiful yellow upon which it rests. The colors seem to stand out separate and distinct. 25c POLYANTHA ROSES. _ Little White Pet.—Flowers in large clusters. Very pretty. Price, 20¢c. Mad. Cecele Bruner.—The prettiest and daintiest rose imagin- 8 Roses. able; pink shaded salmon. Price, 20c. Perle D’ Or.—Resembling the above, salmon buds. Price, 25¢ each, 5 for gr. CLIMBING ROSES. 25C EACH; 5 FOR $1 EXCEPT WHERE NOTED. Marechal Neil. Deep sulphur yellow, large and beautifully ‘formed buds, sweet fragrance, vigorous grower. Should be ‘planted in warm, sunny locations. 25c Climbing Niphetos. Pure white, long buds, similar to its par- ‘ent Niphetos, excepting its robust climbing habit. Plant in shel- tered location. 50c Climbing Perle des Jardins. Rich strawcolor, large and beau- ‘tiful buds; of robust climbing habit, in other respects similar to its parent Perle des Jardins. 50c Reine Marie Henriette. Dark crimson, very large, pointed buds, strong grower. 20c Mad. Alfred Carriere.—Rapid grower; always in bloom; buds and blossoms pearly white, with long stems. No collection is complete without this rose. Cloth of Gold.—Golden yellow. White Lamarque.—Pure white. Rene. Marie MHenriette.—Sometimes called red-flowering ‘‘Glorie de Dyiyon.’’ Color, rich crimson, elegantly shaded; flowers large, full and fine form, very double, very sweet. An extra fine sort. James Sprunt.—A grand rose; deep cherry-red, medium size, full, very double and sweet. A strong grower and profuse bloomer. W. A. Richardson.—A most unusual shade of orange yellow; much admired. Euphrosne. Large, pearly white; a valuable winter bloomer. Reve D’Or.—Beautiful in flower and foliage; a rampant grower; saffron yellow. The best and most satisfactory of all climbing roses. Waltham Queen.—A strong continuous bloomer; the flowers are large, full and sweet. Color a rich scarlety-crimson, very beautiful, and a profuse bloomer. Nothing can compare with this for beauty of bud and foliage, and it literally lavishes in the greatest profusion its beautiful, rich, red flowers of magnificent size. Strong plants, 35c. Estelle Pradelle. One of the most satisfactory and beautiful -white roses ever offered—a rampant grower, flowers exquisite in ibud and blossom—25c. Cherokee Rose. Pure snowy white, large single; pea green foliage; a rampant grower; Aisthetic. 25¢. Roses. fo) HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. Magna Charta. One of the most satisfactory roses of this. class for California—vigorous grower—with almost thornless stems, and magnificent large pink flowers, often measuring five inches in diameter. 25 to 50c. Giant of Battles. Brilliant crimson, large, very double and sweet. | Esteemed one of the finest. 35c. Her Majesty. Of immense size, perfect form and exquisite coloring, being a delicate, but bright pink, shaded with rosy sal- mon. ‘The largest Rose ever produced. Its immense size, perfect symetry and exquisite coloring combine to make it the Rose of Roses. 35. Queen of Queens. Pink, with blush edges, large, full, and of perfect form. A true perpetual flowering Rose, every shoot being terminated with a flower. A splendid garden Rose. 35c to $1 Mad. Catherine Soupert. Hybrid perpetual, exquisite pink, large fine form, good bloomer. 25 to 50c Marshall P. Wilder. Hybrid perpetual, bright cherry red; HME 35 tO) 50C Capt. Christy. Dwarf habit, large, beautiful soft rose color, exceedingly beautiful. 50c Alfred de Rougement. Dark rich red. 50c Black Prince. Like dark red velvet. Choice and rare. 50c Louis Van Houte. One of the black velvet roses, always de- sirable. 50c | Jacqueminot. Rich deep red, always popular. 25 to 50c ROSA RUGOSA (WHITE). A Japanese species, first sent to this country in 1855, is one of the handsomest hardy shrubs in cultivation. It forms asturdy bush 4 to 5 feet high, covered with large, dark green, pinnate, glossy foliage, and producing terminal clusters of ten to twenty flowers, three inches in diameter, and very fragrant. It contin- ues to flower the whole summer, making a very attractive object. If it never produced a flower it would still be entitled to a prom- inent place on the lawn for the beauty of its foliage, which scarcely resembles that of the Rose, but is very heavy, rich and shining, remaining on until late in autumn. Its large handsome scarlet fruit is most showy during the autumn months. 5o0c. DEAS: Ye Primrose Dame. An exquisite new Tea Rose, as beautiful as its quaintly pretty name. Itis a very double variety, with petals beautifully curved; very free flowering. The outer petals are a soft but distinct canary color, the center a rich, rosy salmon Or apricot: the shading from the outside to the center is very beautiful. 20c Mad. de Watteville. Salmon blush, each petal bordered light IO Roses. rose like a tulip, lovely color and shape. .This rose delights every one.. 25¢ ae Souv. de Victor Hugo. A splendid ever-blooming rose, intro- duced from France; large tulip-shaped flowers, delightfully scented and a very free bloomer; color lovely citron red, with beautiful amber and fawn shading. 25c each. Madame Scipion Cochet. Vigorous in growth, with fine, healthy foliage. Flowers are large and can be cut with long stems; petals are thick in texture; color pale rose, shaded with yellow, making a combination of coloring. 30c Mme. Philemon Cochet. Has extremely beautiful heavy foliage, and plenty of it, being a fine rapid grower and a profuse -bloomer, the flower always coming on a long stem: the bloom is of medium size, semi-double, and a delicate pink, with shell- shaped petals. 30c Souvenir de Therese Levet. Pure, clear, velvety crimson. Each petal shows on the center of margin a decided point, giving the flower a clear-cut appearance. Its odor is powerful and deli- cious. You are not getting a common red Rose when ordering this’, “30c Princess Sagan. ‘This new rose is a most dazzling shade of crimson, shaded scarlet. 25 to 35c Countess de Frigneuse. Delicate canary yellow; long pointed buds; exquisite. 25¢ Mad. F. Kruger. Magnificent large buds; of a rich shade of tawny yellow. 25c¢ The Bride. Beautiful in bud, and in full bloom, pure white; outside petals sometimes tinted delicate rose. 20c Letty Coles. Soft pink, shaded crimson. 20c Mad. Etienne. A profuse blooming sort, bearing large, full and fragrant buds of a rosy pink color. The edge of the petals shades off to light rose; center occasionally shows a rich blush. 30C Meteor. A rich, dark velvety crimson Hybrid Tea; a free- bloomer and vigorous grower. 25 to 60c Clothilde Soupert. Very double and sweet. The color is pearl-white, deepening to carmine at the center. One of the loveliest Roses of late introduction, and as far as its blooming qualities are concerned, it cannot be equalled. Of robust habit and easy culture. It it destined to become one of the most pop- ular Roses for either in or out-door culture. 25 to 50c each. Papa Gontier. A grand red Tea, of fine crimson shade, dis- tinct fine velvety texture. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. For centuries past the Japanese have regarded the Chrys- anthemum with a peculiarly intense national love. Gradually it Chrysanthemums. iat has won its way in our own country, until to-day it is second only to the rose in popularity. During the last few years wonderful strides have been made in the production of new varieties, many of them being so unique and varied in color and fantastic in form, as to baffle the skill of the artist in description. Chrysanthemums come at a time of year when other flowers are the scarcest, even roses in the open ground having ceased to bloom. ‘They have a flowering season extending over a period of several months, and the expanded flowers last a long time either on the bush or when cut. No garden is complete without its collection of these beautiful flowers. Chrysanthemums, when grown in pots or open ground, should have rich soil and be kept growing continuously. A sunshiny, sheltered location is best. Plenty of water should be given, and as the flowering season approaches, regular applications of weak manure water should be made. If very large show flowers are desired, cut away all side shoots, leaving only one or two of the strongest stems and as many buds. The most satisfactory way is ‘to pinch back the small plants to induce vigorous bushy growth; allow a number of strong shoots to remain, from which remove from one-half to two-thirds of the flower buds. ‘The result will be an abundance of large-sized flowers. FINE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUMS. All chrysanthemums not otherwise priced are 25c each. Mrs. M. F. Moseman. Silver Tassel. Mrs. Langtry. Pure white, outside petals quilled, very large and beautiful flower. Blanche Niege. Robert Bottomly. - Diana. Lady St. Claire. Pelican. Pure white, large, long’ broad, curled florets, long stems and very handsome. Jessie Watson. Very beautiful, small, fine white. Mountain of Snow. Pure white. large and beautiful, fine for exhibition. Bride. White, incurved, drooping petals; one of the best. Christmas Eve. Pure white, incurved, late flowering. Marvel. White with a maroon spot in the center. Mrs. Alpheus Hardy. Pure white, incurved, reverse of petals 12 Chrysanthemums. thickly set with teathery-like hairs, remarkable, and of great beauty. M. Boucot. Most perfect pink white. toc Lacinata. Very distinct, very fine fringed; petals white. 15¢ Edna Craig. Lovely white, large perfect flower, anemone center. Loc . Mrs.'Cleveland. Pure white, with long, tubular petals. 15c¢ Lady St. Claire. Incurved, white. Mrs. Irving Clark. Soft cream white, suffused with rose, and sometimes yellow. One of the largest, finest and best Sunnyside. Resembles an immense pond lily; of a pearly white color, deepening in the center to delicate rose. Marguerite. Pure white, ike marguerites. Very valuable on account of its perpetual blooming qualities. 15¢ YELLOW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Kioto. J. H. Connell. Very large, globular. Phoebus. Rich, deep yellow. Dr. Creveans. M. Robinet. A very effective late sort. S. Y. Murkland. Of very artistic habit. Gold. Very latest, pure yellow, large, fine for cutting. EF. G. Hill. A fine, showy sort. San Diego. Lemon yellow. Very hardy. Temple of Solomon. Grandiflorum. Pure golden color, petals broad, incurved, a solid ball. Ramona. Bright amber, incurved, large and full. A. Gervaise. Very delicate lemon, edged with deep rose. One of the choicest. Mrs. Anthony Waterer. Very broad white petals tinted with deep lavender. Royal Pheasant. Very odd. Golconda, Like an orange tassel; semi-double. Very long, graceful petals, of canary yellow. ‘Tall grower. Duchess, Deep maroon inside petals; outsideyellow; rich and beautiful. roc Golden Pompon. Very dainty and pretty. Ioc Nellie Bly. Twisted golden petals. toc Lamanda. Clear yellow; irregular; very beautiful. 15c Pearl. Jarge flat petals; yellow center; pure white. rIoc Mrs. Frank Thompson. Petals very broad, color, a creamy white, beautiful velvety, greenish yellow center. 15¢ Miss Mary Weightman. A magnificent and very distinct chrome yellow; in form loose and feathery, but very large and full; flowers 10 inches across. 60c Chrysanthemums. 13 Monadnock. The flower is full, bright yellow tubular florets. A very odd flower. 15c Thistle. At first a shade of lemon yellow, changing to a pure white; their thread-like petals are like a paint brush or thistle; a dainty thing. 15¢c | Lord Byron. Brilliantly marked bronzy red and gold; large, double and good. Sunset. A remarkable and very striking flower, with broad, long, flat petals of rich orange yellow, marbied with brown, red and crimson; golden disc; flowers of immense size. Amber Gem. Beautiful amber. Flowers grow in form of a ball, last many weeks. 20c PINK CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Pyrethrum Roseum. Resembling Pyrethrum roseum in habit and color. High, soft center, deep pinkish carmine petals; tall grower; masses of flowers on long stems; very early. 15c Mrs. H.C. Ford. Like a fringed astor; exquisite double pink blossoms with notched petals. 15¢ Ada Spalding. Lower half of flower a rich, deep pink, shading in upper portion to the purest pearl-white. Petals very large, broadand solid. 25c Mrs. Charles Dissel. In color, mostly asoft shade of lavender pink, sometimes creamy white with pink center, and occasionally all three shades. 35c Colossal. Probably the largest of all Chrysanthemums, form somewhat flat, with tips of petalsincurved; the color is of pearl- pink, changing to bluish. A charming variety. Lilian B. Bird. Of the very largest size, long, tubular petals of perfect form, flowers twelve inches in diameter; color an ex- quisite shade of ‘“‘shrimp pink,’ flower when fully open an im- mense half-globe. Chin Ko. — Reflexed, blush, cream center turning white. John Lane. Magnificent pink ball in appearance; fine for pots. splendid for cutting. Color, a rose-pink, with peach or light shadings on under side of petals, endsof center petals tipped with gold. 25c : Mrs. Levi P. Morton. Bright» pink, base of petals white; unique in appearance. Minnie Miller. RED CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Carroll Elliott. Rich, deep red, each petal tipped golden yellow. Palma. Orange red and gold. toc Walter W. Coles. A very bright, reddish, terra-cotta, reverse pale yellow, outer petals broad, long, pointed and horizontal. A 14 Chrysanthemums. very large flower and exquisitely beautiful. Leopard. Ground color a deep shade of carmine, irregularly splashed and spotted with pure white, flower quite large, petals partly tubular; a very distinct and novel variety; quite late. G. F. Moseman. One of the finest of all yet known; nine inches in diameter, irregular, incurved petals, buff without and bright terra-cotta within, large, robust and free-growing. Gold Thread. Crimson, maroon and yellow. Long thread- like petals on outside; inside shorter, in form of tassel. Oriole. Crimson, tipped with gold; distinct. Ventura. Rich maroon red; petals half tubular, half flat; tube yellow. 15¢ Violet Rose. A new shade of color, being a true rose shade, and of the very largest size; one of the most remarkable ever raised. Mrs. Wm. Bowen. The finest, freest growing and freest flowering of the Wheeler type; color magnificent, of a rich velvety red, reverse of petals yellow, petals very broad. 50c Mrs. Carnegie. Velvety red, incurved, large broad petals. Culling fordii. Brilliant mahogany crimson, under side of petals old gold. One of the finest. EXTRA CHOICE CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Katie Sievers. Red and yellow. Emperor Nicholas. Red and yellow. Mrs. Wallace Dickenson. New, bronze. Mrs. Wim. Barr. Bronze. Pietro Diaz. Bronze. Lord Byron. Bronze. Autumn Queen. Rich and deep red, small, but very effective flowers. Mrs. C.H. Wheeler. Old gold and garnet, a great favorite. Syringa. Mrs. C. Andeigire. | Lavender to white. Coleman. Lavender to pearl, a general favorite. Mrs. Thompson. Very large, white, striped with purple and cream. , Exposition de Chalon. A fine ponpon sort; makes an excel- lent plant without trimming or training. President Arthur. Very large; lavender to pink, quilled. John Collins. ‘Old Rose tints’. La Triompharite. Lavender to pearl. SET OF ROYAL JAPANESE CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Garden Queen. Deep violet, reverse of petals silvery rose; a charming contrast of color. Carnations. 15 .. Cashmere... Base of... petals “light crimson, upper part tich” am- ber: a. novel and. distinct variety. -.. Dawn. - Delicate. rosy blush, flowers of the largest size; undoubt- edly a grand acquisition. 40c. Golden Plume. Drooping petals of a rich golden color, with a tuit of feathery petals in the centre. | Louis Boehmer. The Pink Os- _trich Plume variety. j7Omar adkach’ deep crimson of the shade known as‘‘ox blood red”’; wm a variety of undoubted merit. _LAngelus. Deep rich purple, and a variety of great promise for : garden or exhibition. Sunray. Rich yellow and light crimson; an exceedingly bright and attractive sort. — “Santa Claus. Fleecy white, of the largest size and ae form ; the best in its color yet offered. ¢2 for set of nine. MAMILLARIA MACROM ERIS. CARNATIONS. Carnations are universally planted and admired. ‘They are so easily grown in all parts of California, embrace such a diversity of beautifui shades and colors, and have such a delightful fra- grance, that no garden is compere ou its bed or border of carnations. : Carnations will thrive in any ee garden soil, the richer the better, but fertilizers should never be brought in direct contact with the plants. Long, straggly shoots or over-vigorous growths should be stopped by pinching until a strong, bushy, symmetrical plant is formed, when flower shoots may be allowed to grow; give plenty of water when growing vigorously and when flowering. American Flag. Variegated scarlet and white in broad stripes. Vigorous and prolific, stems long and stiff. 25c Buttercup. A splendid variegated rose and yellow. 15c Col. P. Wilder. Deep rich scarlet, large and fine. 20c Columbia. Orange and red. 15¢ Desdemona. Large, fringed, cherry rose, perfect. 15c Duke of Orange. Yellow, striped crimson. toc H. G. Hill. Brilliant, fringed crimson scarlet, fine. 15c Flavia. Dainty yellow. toc 16 Cannas. Golden Gate. Pure yellow, vigorous, profuse. 25¢ Hinizies White. A fine standard variety. Lizzie McGowan. Large, pure white, on long stems. 25c Mrs. Carnegie. Very large, white, striped and pencilled with carmine. 20¢c Mrs. Mangold. An exquisite shade of salmon pink. 15c Petunia. Very large, fringed, white and maroon. toc. Sensation. Salmon and scarlet. 15c Silver Spray. Exquisite snowy white, large petals, delicious fragrance. I5C oe eel Tidal Wave. Carmine pink, dwarf, robust, free bloomer. 15c¢ Wm. Swayne. Large, fragrant, pure white. Ready in April.’20c CANNAS. Excellent plants for garden decoration. Where sub-tropical effects are desired they are indispensable. The varieties offered are choice and fine, and bear flowers of similar size and form as Gladioli. Adolph Weick. Rich pea-green foliage, very dwarf and com- pact habit, flowers large, of a rich crimson scarlet, shaded with orange. A free-blooming, attractive sort. $1.10 per doz. ea. 15¢ . Ehemanni. The most distinct of all Cannas on account of its large oval soft green leaves and carmine-red flowers, which are produced on long flower stems; each of the smaller branches bears about twelve flowers. $1.25 per dozen; each 20c Nouttoni. Quite distinct from Ehemanni in coloring, being a rich shade of crimson scarlet. Flowers very large, growing erect instead of drooping. Plantis six feet in height. $1.10 per dozen; each 15¢c Emile Leclaire. Flowers large, bright golden yellow, mottled and spotted crimson and scarlet. Pea-green foliage. $1.00 per dozen; each toc Felix Crousse. Glaucous green foliage; large coppery red flowers. 20c Henry Martin. Orange scarlet; extra large flowers. 20c Hippolite Flandrin. Extra large bright salmon flowers; foliage light green. 25¢ Nabob. Magnificent foliage; shaded and striped purplish red; large crimson scarlet flowers. 25¢ Oriental. Smaller foliage; more dwarf plant; shaded like the above; flowers large, bright red. 25¢ Felicie. Yellow blotched rose red. 15¢ Fine Seedlings. $1.25 per dozen; each 15¢c Fuchsias. 17 FUCHSIAS. Gen. Vandever. New seedling, of a climbing habit; rich shaded foliage; very large flowers; sometimes semi-double; mag- nificent. 15c. Storm King. Immense double scarlet and white flowers. 25c Phenomenal Immense double scarlet and purple red flowers. 25c. Nellie Morton. Double; scarlet and white; airy. 10 to 25c Monstrosa. Wonderful bloomer, very double; red and white. 10 to 20¢. Mad. Vanderstrauss. Scarlet and white; fine. 10 to 20c Otto. White and scarlet; double. 10 to 2oc. Miss Lucy Finnis. White and red; double. 10 to 2o0c. Aurora Superba. Salmon pink; single. 10 to 20¢. Dolly Varden. Very double; dark. 10 to 2oc. Black Prince. An old standby; great bloomer. 10 to 20c Chas. Blanc. Will grow anywhere; handsome foliage; flower single; profuse bloomer. 10 to 2oc. Marshall McMahon. Orange scarlet flowers. 10 to 200. Arabella. Pink and white; waxy. 10 to 20c. Mrs. Vidler. Exquisitely dainty; dwarf; flowers lavender blue and coral red; double. 25¢c. Champion of the World. Double, large. toc. Joseph Rosain. Splendid, double; scarlet tube and sepals; corolla violet blue, striped scarlet. 10 to 2o0c. Earl of Beaconsfield. Blossoms three inches long, tube a light rosy carmine. Io to 2o0c. Extraordinary. Sepals scarlet; large corolla, rich violet Dlwdes 5c Mad. Thibaut. New, large, single. 2o0c. La France. Single, pink and white. NEW SEEDLING! Shandon Bells. A charming plant, with midium sized, rosette-like flowers, very beautiful. 4oc. GERANIUMS. Aristocrat. Immense trusses of a deep velvety cherry color; flowers single, large. 15c. California. Golden yellow leaf with a zone of brown and red; brilliant crimson trusses of flowers. 15c. Pink Pearl. Large, perfectly round florets of an exquisite shade of pink, two of the petals with base white. Elicits un- usual admiration. 15c. 3 Raymond. Dwarf bedder; vivid scarlet; showy and striking. 15c. : DOUBLE VARIETIES. Favorite; La Cigne; Madam Hoste; ES .. Pelargoniums. Gold Dust; Satisfaction; Crimson Velvet; and other choice sorts roc each. SINGLE VARIETIES. Queen of the Belgians; Arc en ciel; Poet National; Dazzler; Gen. Grant; many choice seedlings and others. roc each. GOLD AND BRONZE VARIETIES. Fanny; Exquisite; Cloth of Gold; Caroline Patterson; and others. roc. ~ FOLIAGE VARIETIES. Mountain of snow; Castle Milk; silver foliage. .10c. each: _Freak of Nature; Happy Thought; Sunset; Mrs. Pollock; Glen Eyre; Beauty; etc.—tricolor foliage varieties. 15c each. DOUBLE IVY LEAVED. Grand house plant, useful for hanging baskets and out door uses, the vine covered with a pro- fusion of flowers from January to October. Choice varieties, like Joan d’Arce (snow white); Abel Carriere (currant red); Madam Thibaut (deep rose); La Printemps (clear salmon); and others. 2o0c. Apple Geranium. Exquisitely scented foliage. 15c. Rose Geranium, et cetera. 200¢. PELARGONIUMS. Pelargoniums, or Lady Washington Geraniums as they are sometimes called, grow and blossom with remarkable luxuriance in California, particularly in the coast counties. They furnish at nearly all seasons of the year a profusion of flowers, whose unique colorings it is most difficult to describe. Pelargoniums are among the most satisfactory flowers that can be planted, as they grow vigorously for years, and require but little care when once estab- lished. Plant in warm, sunny, well-drained locations, in good soil, pinch in over-vigorous shoots to keep the plant symmetrical. Give water sufficient for its growth and keep faded flowers cut off. REGAL PELARGONIUMS. With the exception of Mary Ashley, the following are Regal Pelargoniums which we especially recommend. Doctor Masters. Upper petals nearly black, shading toa rich crimson margin; lower petals small, blotched, with broad margin. 25 to 50c Empress of India. White, shaded with rose, large flowers. 4oc Mme. Thibaut. White ground, richly blotched with crimson. 25 and 50c Mrs. Coupland. Perle white, very slight purple veins in upper petals; a magnificent sort. 65c Occident. Ground color, a delicate pink. 25 and 50c Climbing Plants. 19 Dr. Andre. Beautiful crimped petals, pink. 25 and 50c Countess of Oxford. Dark red, white edge. 25 and 50c Fancy PELARGONIUM: Mary Ashley. Lovely, large, velvety pink with black blotches. 25 and 50c VIOLETS. The sweet, modest Violet has won a warm place in the affec- tions of the people of California. It is particularly popular on account of the ease with which it can be grown, the large size and abundance of the flowers produced and the long flowering season. Violets delight in a partially shaded location and during the growing and blooming season should not lack for water. If large, fine flowers are desired, the plants must be given plenty of room and kept freefrom runners. All the varieties make pretty borders. Plants, 50c per dozen; $4 per 100. Among choice varieties are the following: Swanley White. Finest double white, very sweet; should be given more sunlight than the purple varieties, as the flowers are liable to a greenish tint when too much shaded. Marie Louise. Dark purple, very large, double and sweet, profuse bloomer, and regarded by many as the finest of all double violets. Neapolitan. Light purple, large, double and deliciously sweet, profuse bloomer. The Czar (Russian)—Single purple, very dark and sweet; vigorous grower, flowers borne on long, erect stems; preferred by some to any other violet. CLIMBING PLANTS. The beautiful, graceful and permanent vines and creepers here listed are the cream of the climbing and twining plants of the world. Plants sent post paid at prices named. Akebia quinata. A pretty and rapid climber that twines very tightly around any available support. Flowers. purple, fra- grant, of odd form, an inch in diameter. From Japan. 25c Antigonon leptopus. The Rosa de Montana of Central Mex- ico. A beautiful climbing plant, with tuberous roots; ordinarily hardy here, but when the tops are killed down by a freeze it springs up with unimpaired vigor from the root; produces long racemes of rose colored flowers; one of the most beautiful climb- ers we have ever seen; grows and flowers freely all through Flor- ida. Strong plants 50c each. Asparagus Tenuissimus. We consider this extremely elegant 20 Climbing Plants. plant, which is a native of South Africa, to be the greatest acqui- sition for decorative purposes, or for cutting from, that has been offered for many years. 20 to 50c Ampelopsis bipinnati. Lustrous bluish foliage, red in autumn. New. 10 to 25c A. tricolor. Charming variegated pink, green and white foli- age. I0tO 25c Bougainvillia glabra. Glossy leaves; brilliant deep pink flowers borne continuously. Ready in April. 25 to 50c | Bignonia venusta. One of the choicest winter-blooming vines, a tremendous grower, free from all pests. Order in April. 50c to $1 B. siderifolia. Creamy yellow flowers, with orange markings inside. A fine climber, with beautiful foliage. 5oc to $1 B. Tweediana. Bears a profusion of rich “golden yellow bloom, one of the finest species of this magnificent genus. 50c to $1 Cobaea scandens. A popular vine. 15 to 25c. $1 to $1.50 per doz. Hedera, English Ivy. Plain foliage. 10 to 25e Varigated pink, green and white foliage. 25c to 50c Hoya carnosa. Wax Plant. 25c Evergreen and Perennial Morning Glories are proving to be the fastest of growers, giving entire satisfaction. Ipomoea Learii. Large, showy deep blue flowers. 20c Ipomoea ‘Heavenly Blue.’ Ready March to May. 25c Ipomoea Mortonii. 25c¢ Jasmine Azorica. Clusters of snowy white, fragrant flowers. Beautiful foliage. 15 to 35¢ J. hirsutum. One of the most satisfactory of vines, hardy, foliage of a rich dark green. White and very fragrant clusters, of flowers. 25 to 35c J. poeticum. White, fragrant flowers, glossy foliage, of rapid growth. 10 to 25¢ J. sambac (Grand Duke of Tuscany). Shubby, with large white flowers, double, one of the most fragrant of the genus. 50c J. gracillima. The most beautiful of all. 50c Mandevilla suaveolens. Chilian jasmine. Splendid climber, with graceful foliage and fine clusters of pure white, fragrant flowers, of large size, resembling the jasmine. 15 to 50c Mina lobata. 15¢ Manettia bicolor. Very pretty, rapid growing vine with flow- ers of gorgeous coloring. 15 to 25¢ Passiflora. Scarlet passion vine. 25 to 50c Maroon. 25¢c 5 Constance Elliott. 25c es Buchani (Tacsonia Buchani). Rose colored. 25c¢ Von Volexmi. Splendid crimson. 35c Quadrangularis. Bears the large edible grandilla cc 6 Novelties of £892. 21 fruit, six inches long. A magnificent vine. 50c Rhyncospermum jasminoides. An evergreen greenhouse vine, producing fragrant white flowers throughout the spring months. 20 to 50C Tecoma mackenii. A rare African vine, of rapid growth, evergreen foliage, bearing lovely pale pink sprays of bloom. $1 Thunbergia laurifolia. Magnificent and of great value as a winter flowering plant. Flowers borne in the greatest profusion through the winter. Sky blue, gloxinia-like flowers. 5o0c to $1 1. fragrans. Pure white. A free winter flowering. vine. Ready in April. 25c¢ NOVELTIES OF 1802. Among the novelties in plants for 1892 are two striking forms of Abutilons, raised in California this past year. The following brief description will be found of interest to the lovers of this beautiful genus. GOLDEN PuFF. ‘The flowers of this are very large and bril- liant, of a rich chrome yellow, anda satiny lustre. The petals are contracted like a puff, hence the name. It grows tall, with large green foliage marked with black veining or stains, the stems also blackish. It is sure to be a welcome accession to every col- lection of Abutilons. THE WEEPING ‘NIOBE’. The flowers of this are spread like a partially opened umbrella, the petals crumpled and folded somewhat like a half-opened umbrella, in a very novel style. The flowers are large, of an orange chrome veined and marked with carmine in quite a peculiar manner. The weeping habit of the rather tall growing plant is another characteristic, which gives the variety its name. A charming sort, and a novelty which anyone might well be proud of introducing. NEW SEEDLING CANNA VENTURA. This grand new Canna has the largest flower of any Canna yet offered. Of a graceful habit, a most persistent bloomer and beautiful color, it makes a showy and brilliant bedding plant. The flowers are immense. Color, a blending of scarlet and carmine, exquisitely shaded. The petals are 14% to 1% inches across, and three inches long; they curve gracefully outward. ‘The foliage handsome, broad, dark green, with a brownish line on the edge of leaves. Height, 3% to'4 feet. | NEw Canna Camutus. A distinct variety, handsome foliage, height 4 to 5 feet. The spikes of bloom are very long, and stand out horizontally from the stem like a candelabra; the flowers also stand out in the same manner. The color is a glowing scar- 22 Novelties of 1892. let, flowers good size. The peculiar habit of growth of the variety, its very long-and brilliant spikes of flowers make it most desirable. 75c each. STAR OF g!. This beautiful dwarf Canna, with its immense spikes of flowers is worthy of all the praise it has received. It has immense flowers of a glowing scarlet, with occasionally yel- low edges; it is very dwarf. 75c each. NEw CANNA ANACAPA. Very tall, 5 to 7 feet; foliage and stems a beautiful pea green; spikes of orange-colored flowers spotted scarlet, petals very long and beautifuliy curved at the edges. A magnificent and strong variety, a great improvement on Emile ie (Clair. ~ 50c each: CHRYSANTHEMUM LATIFOLIUM MAXIMUM. The Great White ‘‘Moon-Penny’’ Daisy. This is one of the finest hardy perennials, forming bushy plants about two feet high, which are literally covered with large, pure white flowers three inches across. They are highly prized for cutting purposes and last in water for fully a week in perfect condition. They flower in the late sum- mer and are very effective for garden decorations. 25c SOLANUM MaGnirica. A grand climber, with large tropical foliage and immense clusters of large violet blue flowers. 35 to 50c each; ready in April. IPOMOEA ‘HEAVENLY BLUE.’ A beautiful annual morning glory that originated in the garden of Mrs. Theodosia B. Shep- herd, evidently a child of Ipomoea Learii and Mina Lobata. The foliage is very large, heart shaped, thick, and of a light green color. The flowers are in large, airy clusters and are of that indescribably heavenly blue so rarely seen in flowers; the throat is yellow inside, spreading softly into the blue. The flowers measure four and a half to five inches across, and about to o’clock in the morning no lovelier sight can be imagined than this lovely vine, the great profusion of flowers almost rendering the foliage invisible. Everyone who sees it for the first time is filled with delight at its beauty, exclaiming: ‘‘That is the loveli- est thing I ever saw!’’ Offered last season to the public for the first time, and heartily recommended to all for trial. Among new chrysanthemums we can specially recommend Nellie Allchin and Chula Vista as novelties of merit. NELLIE ALLCHIN. A very early to late bloomer, full quilled petals. A lavender to white, generally appearing pinkish. Very large and hardy. One of the prettiest and softest sorts for wear- ing. Avery free bloomer. $1 CHULA VISTA. Broad, flat pointed petals, a deep rose with prominent golden center reflexed and showy. An excellent bloomer and a fine decorative sort. $1 The Egyptian Lotus. 22 Joan pD’ArRc.CriINuM.. A. handsome importation from the orient is another form of the. odd and beautiful spider lily, to which the name Joan d’Arc has been given in the Sandwich Islands, where it is in cultivation. ‘The flowers are beautiful and usetul for cut flowers, delicately fragrant, white, most nearly re- sembling Pancratium Calathinum. $1 AMARYLLIS ‘EMPRESS OF CHINA.’ Another worthy oriental, just imported to America, with most beautiful transparent car- mine colored flowers, the throat of a lighter shade. The gentle- man to whom we are indebted for this splendid plant speaks of it in the most enthusiastic terms. $1 : j THE EGYPTIAN LOTUS. The sacred lotus of India and China (Nelumbium spe ciosum) was cultivated in Egypt in most ancient times, The leaves of this wonderful tropical plant grown in cul- tivation, have measured Y>, thirty inches across, on stalks five and. six feet long, and with flower stalks » five to seven feet. . The first day the flowers ' appear like gigantic tea rose buds, of a bright rosy color. The second day they open like a tulip, the base of the ! _ petals being creamy white, WnwaanT most beautifully and deli | Wz cately shading into bright Te. pink at the tips. When é fully expanded the flowers measure ten to thirteen inches from tip to tip of petals, and are delightfully fragrant. Although a tropical plant, this has proved entirely hardy in this country, and gives pleasure to many a country home in America. When placed in a pond it spreads rapidly, being of a 1 f aul) Uy yo 24 | Little Known Frutts. rambling nature. The cut, kindly loaned for our use by Mr. E. D. Sturtevant, who is well known for his love of rare water lilies, shows a fine plant confined ina tub. Tubers, $1.50 to $3 each. ‘Rare Water Lilies’, a beautifully illustrated 32-page book, will be sent free to patrons on request. NATIVE CALIFORNIA SHRUBBERY. The Toyon, or California Christmas berry (Heteromeles arbu- tifolia) is one of the handsomest evergreen shrubs on the Pacific Coast. The dark evergreen foliage, its clear cut habit and its sprays of white blossoms in its season render it attractive. But above all its other charms are the brilliant clusters of fruit at Christmas time, which were early recognized as a convenient substitute for Christmas holly. The shrub is well worthy of ex- tensive cultivation aside from its fruit, which is edible, and when its qualities, useful and ornamental, are better appreciated it will be extensively planted. 50c to $1 The Giant California White Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) is one of the most stately plants belonging to our state, and lacked but few votes of being elected for our state flower, instead of the more brilliant Eschscholtzia. A portrait of this waxy white flower is given herewith. It is grown from seeds or cuttings, or roots may be transplanted. It is a half woody shrub, and the flowers, in cultivation, have actually been measured that were nine inches across. Theshrub grows from two feet to fifteen feet in height in most favored localities. 75c to $5. Seeds, 25c LITTLE KNOWN FRUITS. The tree tomato (Solanum betaceum) is a highly ornamental shrub, a native of South American countries. In Ceylon and India, where it is also cultivated, it is known as the ‘poor man’s fruit,’ and is extensively grown for food. Its delicious fruit ripens out of doors in Southern California from Christmas time to the middle of February. As a greenhouse plant it is well worth attention in the east. The mature fruit is of a saturn red, with a carmine blush and veining, egg-shaped, near the size of a hen’s egg, with solid flesh. Ornamental Foreign Shrubs. 2y ‘sago palm,’ though more nearly related to the pines than the palms. $4 to $6 Sabal palmetto. The Palmetto is one of the noblest of palms, attaining a height of forty feet. 25c Sabal adansoni. Dwarf palmetto, a stemless fan palm, and one o1 the hardiest. 25c Latania borbonica. Glossy, drooping, fan-shaped leaves, the most useful and beautiful of palms for house decoration or lawn. ¢1.25 to $5 PALM SEEDS. Prices upon demand. JLarge lots or small quantities supplied as desired. ORNAMENTAL FOREIGN SHRUBS. Among foreign varieties of shrubbery that have proved well _ adapted to culture in Southern California, the following species seem worthy of special and more extended attention than they have yet received. The Chinese Rice-paper Tree (Aralia papyrifera), a native of the shady swamps of Formosa, is always a handsome plant by reason of its magnificent ricinus-like foliage. The so-called rice- paper of China and Japan is made from the pith of the stem. ‘The plant delights ina partially shaded and moist situation, and when in bloom is greatly admired by every one. As yet this species has only received attention in this country as an orna- mental greenhouse plant; adapted to out-door culture in southern Florida and California, and it may ultimately be of economic value. 25 to 50C. Magnolia exoniensis is a splendid flowering shrub from China, similar to the evergreen Magnolia of the southern United States. It bears magnificent, large, white flowers when but a foot high. ¢r.50 to $2.50 The Pride of India (Melia Azedarach), a native of southern Asia, and Australia, is an important avenue tree, valuable be- cause of its ability to withstand sterility of soil and a dry climate. It produces an abundance of fragrant flowers, which may perhaps be worth distilling for its essential oil. Although deciduous, it retains its foliage late in the season. The tree is also known as the Pride of China, China berry tree, and, in this country is perhaps best known as the Texas Umbrella tree, since it was first 30 Ornamental Foreign Shrubs. grown in this country in Texas, and because of its broad spreading top—a characteristic well shown in the illustration. 5o0c to $1 Grevillea robusta, a beautiful tree for the lawn or sidewalk, is a native of Australia, of rapid growth, and attains a hight of one hundred and fifty feet. It resists drouth in a remarkable degree. The rich orange yellow trusses of flowers add not a little to its attractiveness—a feature fully appreciated by the busy bee and the more brilliant hummer. In the east it is greatly prized asa greenhouse pot plant because of its fern-like foliage and sym- metrical and graceful habit of growth. toc to $1 The flowering crab apple(Pyrus Parkmanni) makes a beautiful tree, and the flowers when open droop on slender stems in grace- ful clusters like the cherry. The buds are a deep carnation, the flowers semi-double. The rose crab is now generally catalogued as Pyrus spectabilis. The illustrationon next page imperfectly shows the beauty and grace of its sprays of bloom. $1 The Gold-dust tree (Aucuba Japonica) is a handsome green- house shrub, adapted to out door life with us, and is one of our very best foliage plants. It is a native of Japan and China, the green leaves flaked or margined with golden yellow. 5o0c to $1 Swainsona alba is a dainty shrub, worthy of wide culture because of its beautiful foliage, its small and symmetrical growth, and its spikes of pure white, pea-like flowers. It is destined inev itably to become a great favorite. 25¢ Breath of Heaven (Diosma alba—from dios, divine, and osme, odor) is a shrub admired by many for its heath-like foliage which yields a delightful but powerful perfume. When in bloom the plant is completely covered with star-like, white flowers, which are useful for cut flower work. 25c to $1 THE ARAUCARIAN PINES. Few plants can compare with the noble genus of araucarias for symmetry of growth and elegant proportions. All the species are among the choicest of conservatory plants in the United States and Europe, while here they are grown eset in the open ground without winter protection. The araucarias are of very slow growth, but when mature are very large trees. It is very rarely that this fact is considered when one is planting them. In consequence, we see these beauti- Ornamental Foreign Shrubs. 3 3S == SLRS SSS GIN ful trees at ten years, even, crowded in by shrubbery, fences or barn, and the pruner begins his work. The symmetry and regu- larity of growth is destroyed and the plant utterly ruined. The araucaria should never be pruned at any time—to do so is barbarous. It would be better to cut to the ground than to let it stand a helpless deformity. They are most effective on large lawns and are not suitable for a small grass plot crowded with everything that you admire and must have. 32 Ornamental Foreign Shrubs. Nearly everyone is familiar with the ‘Norfolk island pine’ which is Araucaria excelsa. This variety is quite sensitive to frost and is therefore not seen growing so well in Northern Cal- ifornia. It also requires more room to spread, needing fully fifty feet of ground for perfect growth. Araucaria Bidwellii is a very beautiful sort and is a strong contrast to Araucaria excelsa. It . has a dark, dense foliage, formidable indeed if you dare approach, intended by nature to fight well against the mutilations of the pruner. | Araucaria Bidwellii will grow absolutely perfect if let alone, a fine example of such treatment being in the plant at the old Cowles place, El Cajon—twenty-five feet high—a veritable monu- ment to its planters. It has not a scar, uot a limb gone. A tree of this species bore last year thirteen cones, each weighing from five to seven pounds, but none of the seed ripened. Araucaria imbricata is the most striking and singular, the rarest and most expensive of all the species. It, as well as A. Bidwellii, is sometimes called the ‘monkey tree,’ as they are said to be the only treesa monkey cannot climb. ‘This species branches symmetrically, but the leaves are like small scaly spines set close on the hmb, making the tree appear as though it were without foliage. There is but one plant in San Diego (to my knowledge) large enough to show its characteristics. This plant,which is at the northeast corner of Fourth and Maple, now about two and one-half feet high, will in five years stand six to seven feet high, and at that hight could not be replaced for less than $50. The finest specimens in the state are at San Francisco and Oakland and should be examined by everyone interested in choice plants, as the beauty is developed with age, and no idea can be formed from a small plant. It will grow from fifty to one hundred feet high and is a native of Chile. Araucaria Brasiliensis, from Brazil, is represented by two plants in San Diego. With age this variety drops its lower branches, leaving a bare trunk. A. excelsa, $1.50 to $3 each. A. Bidwelli, $4 each. Whatever is worth growing at all is worth growing well. Love a flower in advance and plant something every year. Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Plants. 23 ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS AND PLANTS. Abelia rupestris. Rosy white perfumed flowers. An ever- green Chinese shrub. 25 to 50c Abutilon aurantiacum. ‘‘Golden Velvet:’’ $2.50 Flowering Maples or Bell flowers. In variety. 15 to 25c Acacia. Best varities. 50c to $1.50 Abies in variety 75c to $1.50 Acer. Ash-leaved Maple. A beautiful compact tree. 50c Japanese Maples, twelve variteies, $1.25 to $2 each. One of each, $15 Aloysia Citriodora. (Lemon Verbena). Foliage of delight- ful fragrance. 25¢ Andromeda Japonica Variegata. Ornamental, neat shrub. $1 Ardisia Crenulata. Fine for table decoration. 1. A. Japonica. Foliage deep green; bears masses of scarlet ber- ries. 25c to $1 Azalea Indica. Assorted varieties. $1 to $2 Alianthus Glandulosa. ‘Tree of Heaven. A wide spreading pinnate foliaged tree of rapid and stately growth. 25c Agathea Celestis. Blue Daisy. Flowers daisy shaped, of a delicate light blue, with yellow disc; blooms in great profusion all the year. 10 to 20c Bambusa. (Bamboo). 4 varieties. 75c to $1 Brachychiton Acerifolia. ‘‘Australian Flame ‘Tree.’’ $1 to $1.50 Buxus Sempervirens. ‘“Iree Box,’’ common and variegated. $1.50 Bouvardia Davidsoni. Blush. 25 to 50c me Humboldtii. White, long tubular fls; fragrant. 50c o Flavescens. Light yellow. 25 to 5o0c es Alfred Neuner. Double blush. 25 to 50c a President Cleveland. Dazzling scarlet. 75c Coronilla glauca. Golden yellow, pea-like flowers. 20c Cyperus Alternifolius. Umbrella Grass for pots or garden. 15 to 50c Cupressus Macrocarpa. Monterey Cypress. Per 100 $1 to $8 Sempervirens. Italian Cypress. 25 to 50c Guadalupensis. Blue Cypress. 50c Lawsoniana. lJawson’s Cypress. 50c to $1 Cryptomeria Hlegans. Japan Cedar. 75c to $1.50 Japonica. Japan Cedar 75c to $1.50 Cinnamomum camphora. Camphor Tree. 25c to $1 Sericeum. Cinnamon Tree. $1 Camellia Japonica fl. pl. Red, white and pink. $1.50 to $2.50 | 34 Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Plants. Daphne odora alba. A beautiful shrub. 50c to $2 a Mazeli. A beautiful new Japanese winter flowering variety; tube rosy crimson, petals white, shaded with pink, very fragrant, foliage varigated with yellow. Flowers borne on short lateral branchlets all along the branches. $1 each. Double Daisies. New Snowflake. 25c each; white snd pink T5¢ each. Erythrina Cristagalli. Coral Plant.’’ Magnificent. 25 to 50c Eucalyptus. Large variety in pots. 15 to 50c Euonymus Japonica Aurea. 25 to 50c Ficus Australis. ‘Australian Fig.’ $1 to $4 “ Blastica. True rubber, fine specimens. $1 per) foot ek height. Ficus Bengalensis. The ‘Sacred Hindoo Fig,’’ very orna- mental. $3 to $5 Ficus Macrophylla. ‘‘Morton Bay Fig.” $1 per foot of height. Ficus Repens. ‘Trailing Fig.’’ 50c Hardenbergia Monophylla. 5o0c Habrothamnus Hlegans. 25¢ Heliotropes. 6 varieties. 10 to 35c each; per dozen $1 to $3 Hibiscus. Four sorts. 50c Hydrangeas. Beautiful fringed white; Hortensis; pink with black stems; white; variegated white foliage with pink flowers. 25 to 50c; set of 6 varieties, $1.25 to $2.50 Ilex. English Holly. Plain or variegated. $1.50 Jacaranda Mimosoefolia. from 3 to 4 feet, $1; 5 to 7 feet, $1.50 to $3 Justicia Magnifica. Strong plants. $1 Lavandula Vera -derue dgavenders “Soe Lantana Hybrida. Assorted kinds, each 15c; per dozen $1.50 Laurus Cerasus. ‘‘English Laurel.’”’ 50c to $1 ‘‘ Nobilis. ‘Sweet Bay.’’ $1 to $2 Lebonia florabunda. A dainty dwarf shrub, with yellow fis. which completely cover the plant. 25c Ligustrum Japonicum. Privet. 50c A Vulgaris—common for hedges. toc Magnolia Grandiflora. 50c to $3 Marguirites. White and yellow ones. 20c each. Myrtus Communis. ‘Common Myrtle.’ 15c¢ ‘<> «sLatifolius:. pBroadwyeayed Myre. 5c Nandina Domestica. Beautiful shrub with rich foliage shaded with red; flowers white. Very ornamental; foliage useful for boquets and decorations. 5o0c to $1 Nerium Oleander—ten best varieties, each 50c to $1 Nierembergia Gracilis; each 15c; per dozen $1.50 Cactt, 35 Olea Fragrans. Sweet Olive—both white and yellow. $1 Oreodaphne Californica. Native Bay. 50c Othonia Sedifolia. Fine for borders; fleshy foliage; yellow star-shaped flowers; per bunch, 1oc Pansies. Largest and choicest flowering sorts mixed; 50c per dozen; three dozen $1.25. Choice fancy mixed 25c per dozen, three dozen, 60c. Petunias. Single and double; best strains 15 and 25c; per dozen $1.50 to $2.50 Pentstemons in variety. each 25c Phormium Tenax. New Zealand Flax—green or variegated, each $1 to $3 Pittosporum Eugenoides, Undulatum, Revolutum, and Tobira. each 5oc to $2 Plumbago Capensis. Splendid dark blue. 25c Capensis Alba; pure white. 50c Coccinea Superba; scarlet. ¢1 Poinciana Pulcherrima. ‘Bird of Paradise’. each $1 Poinsettia Pulcherrima. Strong plants. 25 to 50c Polygala Speciosa and cordata. 25 to 50c Punica Granatum. Pomegranate. 25c to $1 Salisburia Adiantifolia. Japan Gingko or Maiden Hair Tree. $1 Schinus Molle. ‘Mexican Pepper Tree,’»25c. Prices for large quantities on application. Sweet Brier. .The old Sweet Brier Rose. 15 to 25c Sedum Rotundifolia. Large sprays of pink flowers. ioc Stevia Serulata Variegata. Foliage green and white. 1oto 25c Salvia splendens. Splendid scarlet flowers. 20c Salvia Patens. Exquisite, sky-blue flowers. 4oc Sciadopitys verticillata. Umbrella Pine. $1.25 to $4 Deciduous Shrubs comprising Kerrias, Deutzias, Spireas, Weigelias, etc., in large variety. 25 to 50c. CACTUSES. ANHALONIUM. Curious spineless plants, aptly called living rocks, not struc- turally distinct from mamillarias, with which they are properly classed by botanists. A. Engelmanni (A. fissuratum) Tubercles triangular in form, very thick and strangely furrowed, resembling a fine piece of carved workmanship. From the center arises the pretty satiny rose flower, an inch across, set in a mass of dense noel. 25c to ¢r aU lewinii. 35C A. prismaticum. 1 A. Williamsi. Plant round, of a pea-green color, flat top, 36 - Cadiz. curiously sutured. Flowers pale rose. Decidedly odd and rather attractive. 25¢ CEREUS. A large genus of grotesque plants, of very variable form, many producing magnificent, brilliantly colored flowers of great grace and beauty; often deliciously fragrant, many blooming at night. C. Colubrinus. Cuba; a night bloomer; attains large size, $1 C. Emoryi. Velvet cactus; fine, closely set yellowish spines, cylindrical, 50c to $5 C. flagelliformis. The whip cactus bears very handsome red or pink fis. on prostrate, cord-like stems. Native of Peru. Use- ful in grafting on erect species or for hanging baskets. The slender stems, half an inch thick, are ihickly set with fine spines. Often called the rat-tail cactus. 15c¢ to 35¢ C. gemmatus. A fine quick growing plant, of striking aspect. One of the best. 5o0c to $1.50 C. giganteus. The Giant Cactus, attains a height of 60 feet. $1 and upwards. C. grandiflorus. The magnificent night-blooming cereus, pro- ducing large fls. nearly a foot across, the sepals of a dark brown, outside, yellowish within, the petals pure white. Flowers begin to open between seven and eight in the evening, are fully open by eleven, beginning to fade in five or six hours; of great beauty, with strong, sweet fragrance. 20 to 50c C. Macdonaldiz. Stems cylindric, creeping or climbing, branched, slender; night blooming; fis. twelve to fourteen inches across, sepals bright red and orange, petals delicate white. Native of Honduras. 50c C. nycticalus. White, scentless fis., opening at night; a robust climbing Mexican; cylindric stems, 4 to 6ribs, with small, rigid spines. 50¢ C. serpentinus. Fine stock just imported, 25c to $1 C. triangularis. Plant creeping or climbing, three-angled; fis. very large, twelve to fourteen inches across, greenish outside, whtte within. Fruit a bright scarlet, size of ahen’s egg, flavor like the strawberry, hence often called the strawberry pear. 25c-$1 ECHINOCEREUS. Easily characterized by the regularity and beauty of spines, the dwarfish, cylindrical stems and brilliancy of coloring. The flowers last for a long period, the plants profuse bloomers, and comparatively hardy and easy of culture. The fruits are mostly edible, of a pleasant acidity, often assuming rich tints that render them quite ornamental. Cacti. S75 EH. Berlandieri. A low- growing, recumbent plant, Re ii, /_, Slender stems, four-angled eM Ae: with short spines. The j yw sweetly fragrant fils. are \,, nearly four inches across, Abright purple and showy. An elegant species. 30c q),\\ E. ceespitosus. The beau- yee tiful lace cactus, with ivory | f a~ ral “ Ke 8 Aone }< whitenet work ofspines. A jie 2 es perfect gem. 15 to 50c EK. candicans. ‘The Rain- bow cactus, so widely adver- Be ently colored spines, which ~~ range from creamy white to deep crimson, usually in al- ternate rings alound the plant. This net-work of brilliantly colored spines renders the plant ornamental at all times, but when crowned with a circlet of large crimson flowers—four inches across, with a ‘white center,—the plant is truly gorgeous. 20c to $1 E. chloranthus. Beautifully arranged red and white spines. 50c to $1 H. Hngelmanni. A beautiful cushion cactus; large, brilliant purple fls., edible fruit. 50c to g10 HK. enneacanthus. Large reddish purple fls.. a profuse bloom- ing and handsome plant. 25c to $1 H. pectinatus. A very ornamental plant, covered with pure white spines, bearing in great profusion large, brilliant purplish pink fils. of strong delightful fragrance. 25c E. ENNEACANTHUS. ECHINOCACTUS. E. arrigens. Waxy ribs, straight, leaf-like central spines, dark lilac flowers, 50c to $1 EH. bicolor. Rose purple fis, spines of rainbow tints. 50c to $1 EH. cornigerus. Broadest spined cactus known; handsome flowers. $1.50 to $2 Ey. crispatus. A fine Mexican, odd. $1 HE. cylindraceus. Beautiful annulated red or white curved spines; fls. lemon yellow. 5o0c to $10 H. Krameri. A choice Mexican. $1 HE. Le Contei. Cylindric, two to eight feet high, the typical form only known from the Colorado Desert. Fls. lemon yellow. 50c to $25 for large specimen plants. Plants from Mexico under this name are entirely distinct. 3 Cactz. E. longihamata. A ‘Texan, globose, with a central hooked spine, bearing yellow fils. when quitesmall. 60c to $1.50 E. Orcuttii. A handsome cylindrical species of large size. Specimens, $10 to $25 E. phyllacanthus. Spines pearl grey, reddish lustre; ribs un- dulating. 50c to $3 E. Poselgeriana. Plant bluish; fls. delicate purple; a peculiar and pretty plant. $1 to $5 | E. septispinus. Large, yellow fis; coral red fruit. 25 to 50c E. Simpsoni. Dwarf, three to six inches high, bearing.an abundance of small, greenish purple fls. Hardy, from Colorado. The edible fruit tastes like a gooseberry. Easily grown. 25¢ to $2 for fine clusters—one of the few Echinocacti that grows in clusters. E. Texensis. Plant three to ten inches across, usually flat- topped, with thirteen to twenty-four ribs, very variable in fact. Fis. large, yellowish rose, beautifully fringed; fruit bright red and quite ornamental, lasting several months. 50c E. viridescens. A variable Californian, one of the best. 25c-$5 ECHINOPSIS. The hedgehog cacti are mostly globose, very spiny plants, bearing in profusion most beautiful, large delicately colored fis. Easy of cultivation, they are becoming very popular and every collection should contain the entire series. E. Exiesii. Flowers large, deliciously fragrant; the tube nine inches long, greyish green; petals numerous, acuminate, white, often reflexed. 25c to $1.50 E. Mulleri. Rapid growing, blooms early, the double, satiny rose fils. of great beauty. The finest of all. 15c to $2 E. multiplex. Fils. delicate rose, deeper toward the apex, anthers yellow, a native of Brazil. The richness and delicacy of color renders this a very desirable sort. Fls. almost eight inches across when fully open. 50c E. oxygonus. A globular, bluish green Brazilian, with large, rosy white fls. of great beauty and fragrance. $1. Epiphyllum truncatum. Crab cactus, beautiful drooping spineless stems, bearing a profusion of double scarlet flowers. 25c¢ upwards. E. Guedeneyi. White flowers. $1. MAMILLARIA. M. vetula. A stock of this and the three following just received from Mexico. $1. M. elongata. Densely covered with light yellowish spines. 75¢ M. elephantidens. Some ask $2—our price 5oc. M. uncinata. 50c.—only a few. Cactz. 39 M. applanata. Of peculiar shape, flat, with rose tinged white fls; tubercles 4-angled; spines straight, 17 to 20 thin white yellowish or ashy-gray radiating spines and a short, upright central one. Arizona to Texas and Mexico. 2oc to 75c. M. Grahamii. One of the finest Mamillarias to be found, having beautiful white spines interlacing the whole plant; blooms very profusely during latesummer months. toc to 30c M. Macromeris. Characterized by large tubercles and long spines. Bears a very fine double flower 2% to s'% inches across, of a distinct carmine color; very effective. 25c to 50c M. Goodrichii. A beautiful sort first found on Cerros Is., 25¢ M. phellosperma. A raredesert variety, with beautiful rose flowers; a desirable sort. $1 : erecta» Wemonm yellow, ns fine. 7 5c . formosa. Delicate white spines, small pink fls, 50c to $1.50 . multicostata, 6oc . violacea, 50c . elegans. Neat, lovely white spines, like a ball of snow, with bright flowers, very beautiful in contrast, 50c to $1 M. nivea. An elegant, white spined sort with small crimson flowers, 50c to $2.50 : M. rufescens, 75c to $1 M. tuberculosa. A pretty Arizona mountain species, 25c to 50c M. Wrightii. A peculiar flattened plant, with purplish fls and fruit, $1 M. longimammee, 75c M. cornifera. Large showy fls, 30c to $1 SSSS8 OPUNTIA O. basilaris. Low growing, joints fan-shaped; areolz close and densely set with short brown bristles; fls large, of a deep and most brilliant magenta; blooms profusely, 50c to $2.50 O. Bigelovii. Desert Cholla, 50c. OX clayatakozs5e O. Emoryi. One of the handsomest of the genus, 25c O. Engelmanni. Plant large, erect 4 to 6 feet high, with ob- ovate joints; fls large yellow, with a reddish center: fruit crimson, edible, useful for jellies; several species are probably often in- cluded under this name, all answering to the general description. Rooted plants, 50c, large cuttings, 1$, by mail. O. frutescens. A shrubby, erect Mexican; spines almost solitary; small greenish fls, with beantiful scarlet fruit, pear shaped, edible and of fine flavor; plant branches freely, 15¢ O. microdasys. A sub-erect, diffuse Mexican with obovate joints of a vivid green spotted with tufts of yellow spines, 30c O. prolifera. The noted Cholla of Southern California, 25c QO. senilis, a variety with long white hairs, 25c to $1 40 Cacti. O. serpentina, 20c O. tuna, cuttings 25c Pelecyphora aselliformis, stem short, cylindric, covered with flattened tubercles, the place for the spines occupied by two rows of horny scales which overlap, like the tiles of a roof; these dainty, feather-like scales give this odd and very rare plant its name: $1 to $2 P. pectinata. Treated by botanists as a variety of the above; same prices. Pilocereus senilis. The old man cactus attracts universal attention, receiving its popular and very appropriate name from the long, flexible, ivory white spines, giving the plant a most grotesque appearance, like the top of anold man’s head in miniature. In Mexico it attains a height of 20 to 25 feet, 9 or 10 inches in diameter, its fluted character giving it somewhat the appearance of an architectural column. When young the stems are succulent, but with age the tissues become filled with 60 to 80 per cent of small, sand-like grains of oxalate of lime; small plants, 50c to $10, according to size and beauty. PHYLLOCACTUS Thirteen species comprise this genus, horticultnrally the most valuable and beautiful of all the cacti. The flowers are unex- celled in brilliancy or delicacy of coloring, in size or inthe profusion of bloom; many valuable hybrids have been produced by cross fertilization. P. Ackermanni. One of the handsomest Mexicans known, the fils large, 6 to 8 inches across, of a rich satiny scarlet or crim- son, produced in profusion; wellnamed the King Cactus. From it a number of beauliful varieties have been produced, 25c to $3 P. anguliger. One of the rarest. $1 upwards P. crenatus. A magnificent species, especially valuable for hybridizing. The following hybrids are especially noteworthy: Alice Wilson, orange scarlet, 50c. Orange gem, 50c Refulgence, dark scarlet, 50c P. latifrons. The Queen Cactus is the largest of the genus, growing 8 to 1o feet high, robust in habit, the stems 4 to 5 inches broad, flat, crenated; night blooming, the fils of a delicate creamy white, sepals and tube of a reddish hue, 25c to $1.50 P. Wrayi. A grand flowering sort; fls 5 inches long by 8 inches across, brown outside, yellow within, petals yellowish white, fragrant when first open; 50c to $1 Rhipsalis salicornoides. The mistletoe cactus, or coral cactus. Very distinct in habit from other cacti, roc to $1 Our collection of cacti is constantly increasing and we pay especial attention to the desiderata of our patrons. Many new species not listed. Begonias. 41 BEGONIAS. REx. Most ornamental window plants. Give them a soil composed of loam, wellrotted manure and sand; moist warm at- mosphere, and shady situation required. Universally admired tor elegance of form and coloring of the grand velvety foliage. Twenty-five choice varieties. 25 to 50c TUBEROUS RooTED. Among the handsomest of our summer flowering plants. Potted or in a flower border, they rival the Geraniums with their rich and varied colors, ranging from the most delicate shade of yellow and salmon to the most striking crimson and scarlet. Plant in sheltered locations and you will have a mass of beautiful foliage set off with unsurpassed sprays of immense flowers measuring from four to seven inches across. The shapely, glistening leaves gracefully droop to the ground and form a dense oval pyramid; while this is crowned with an un- broken mass of flowers, immense in size and endless in color. The tubers can be taken up and stored like tuberoses; when perfectly dry 9 cover with sawdust. Bright Scar- Z. let, Orange Scarlet, Crimson Scar- @ let, Pink, White, Yellow, 35c each; mixed single, 25c each;)) mixed double, 406c each; extra choice Ye single, 50c each; extra choice @ double, 75c each; ready in April. Single varieties, $2 to $3 per dozen; double sorts, $3 to $5 per dozen. FIBROUS ROOTED OR SHRUBBY BEGONIAS. Alba Perfecta Grandiflora. Fol- iage resembles the well-known Rubra, but the flowers are pure white, and borne inimmense pend- ant clusters. 10 to 25¢c Argyrostigma Picta. Sometimes called ‘Angels Wings’; leaves are smooth, and thickly covered with clear silver spots, the under side crimson, flowers white tinged with pink. 10 to 25c Metallica. Dark, rough leaves, the surface lustrous, bronze- green, veins depressed, dark red; a free bloomer; the unopened buds are a bright red with surface like plush; when open waxy white. 15 to 25c , Manicata Aurea. Most beautifully variegated plant; leaves large, glossy smooth, a delicate shade of green, blotched pro- fusely with bright golden yellow; flowers bright pink. 75c OPUNTIA FRUTESCENS 42 Begonias. McBethii. Fine cut foliage; flowers waxy white, in panicles; a fine bedding plant. 10 to 25c Robusta. The clusiers of coral-red buds are most elegant and chaste in appearance. 20¢ Palmata. Peculiar palm-like foliage, unique. 20c Ricinifolia. Leaf a foot or morein diameter; a rich green, with reddish markings, surface velvety, pink, flowers lifted high and spray-like quite clear of the foliage. 20 to 5o0c : Fuchsoides Coccinea. Elegant, free-blooming; resembles Hybrida Multiflora in growth; flowers @bright scarlet. ro to 20c Diggswelliana. Flowers dark crimson, center pink, very free bloomer, a beautitul variety, will please everybody. 15 to 25c Diadema Leaf is large and deeply lobed, giving it a tropical appearancei color of leaf rich olive green, handsomely spotted with silver. 20c Rubella. Leaves irregular, blotched red on pallid ground, ribs banded with purplish brown, under surface red; flowers borne on long stalks, in large panicles of pink and white. 20 to 35c Rubra. The leaves are a dark green, the color of the flower a dark rose, glossy and wax-like; this peculiarity is so marked - that when plants are placed singly in a room the glossy appear- ance of the leaves and flower gives the impression that they are artificial rather than natural. 10 to 25c Sanguinea. A showy variety with very large leaves, the upper side of which is a rich olive, the under side crimson and of a peculiar leather-like substance; dainty flowers, light rose to white. 10 to 25c Sandersonti. Coral Begonia. Flowers scarlet crimson, borne in profusion for months at a time. Io to 20c Semperflorens Gigantea Rosea. Attains a largesize; compact mass of glossy, olive-green leaves; presents the appearance of a fine bouquet, white in the center, shading toa delicate shell pink, distinctly margined with bright rose, and enlivened with dense clusteas of yellow anthers, producing a charming effect; blooms continurlly. 20 to 50c Weltoniensis. Flowers alovely shade of pink. toc Zebrina. Leaves bronzy green, with darker stripes and blotches, underside deep crimson. 15¢ Gilsoni. Strong grower; beautiful foliage; large, airy panicles of dainty double fragrant flowers; the only double begonia of its class. 15 to 4oc Oderata Alba. Shining green foliage; large, pure white pan- icles; delicate, fragrant flowers; tall. 10 25c Oderata Rosea. Resembling the above, leaves shining green; flowers in immense panicles; deep rose color. 15 to 35¢ Hybrida Multiflora. Small foliage, completely covered with Lilies. 43 clusters of rose pink flowers; very hardy, grows tall. 10 to 20c Rubra. Grows sometimes to the height of ten or twelve feet; panicles of very large coral red flowers. 15 to 30c Margarite. New. A variety with leaves like Metallica, bronze-green, with purplish cast, large trusses of delicate, rose- colored flowers. 10 to 25c In Southern California Begonias thrive well in beds in sheltered localities. JANOS Sy AGAPANTHUS. A. umbellatns. The blue African lily, or Love flower, is a grand decorative plant, with large and graceful leaves, and _ bear- ing a crown oftwenty to thirty bright blue flowers, the flowers opening in succession and remaining in bloom for a long period during the summer and autumn. 35c each, $3.50 per doz. A. umbellatus variegata. Foliage white, striped with green, in beautiful contrast with the porcelain blue flowers. 50 to 75c ALLIUM. A great variety of alliums are natives of California. We offer a choice mixed collection of these, ranging from white to deep rose purple, for 25c per dozen. A, moly. Golden Allium. 15c per dozen. A. neapolitanum. 30c per dozen. A. ‘Texas’. Fragrant, white, one of the most certain to bloom. ¢1per dozen. Native of Texas. ALSTRG{MERIA. A. Peruviana. The Peruvian lily is a splendid tuberous plant, producing large spikes of beautiful, funnel-shaped flowers in various colors, shades of orange, yellow, scarlet, pink, white and black, beautifully blended, some striped and blotched. Hardy, showy, free-blooming. 15c each, $1.50 per dozen. AMARYLLIS. For gorgeous coloring nothing can excel these thrifty plants, and the ease with whidh they can be grown renders them very satisfactory for window or garden. Many of the plants known as amaryllis belong to the genera Hippeastrum and Zephyranthus, but all are here included. A. atamasco. Very chaste, pure white flowers; known as the fairy lily. 1oc A. atamasco rosea. Flowers rather larger, bright pink when first opening, changing to a soft rosy white; very fragrant. 15c A. aulica. Broad curved foliage; flowers large, petals broad, spreading, of a rich crimson, with white lines and greenish yellow throat. 50c to $1.50 44 Lilies. A. Cooperia Drummondi. A beautiful Texan, 25c A. belladona major. Exquisite pink with fragrance of ripe apricots. 35c to $1 A. belladona minor. Center of flower white, feathered. 35c—$1 A. ‘Defiance.’ Continuous bloomer. Flowers extra large, carmine red, a bar of white across eadh petal, the whole flecked and suffused with white. 5o0c to $1 A. equestris. The Barbadoes lily sends up several spikes, each with eight to twelve beautiful flowers, opening in succession for several weeks. -Fls scarlet with greenish white center. 25c A. formosissima. The Jacobean lily has most beautiful in- tense dark velvety red or crimson flowers, and can be grown in water like hyacinths, in pots or in the open ground. Free bloom- ing, one of the earliest to flower, but can be made to produce fls. in the summer if kept dry in the winter. 25 to 50c A. formosissima albolineata. Flowers quaintly marked with a white line through the center of each sepal. 50c A. formosissima flava. Yellow Jacobean lily, 5o0c A. Johnsonii. Brilliant, red flowers, three to six on a stem, petals striped with white; fragrant and very attractive, 25c to $1 A. longifolia alba. Thick, broad, light green foliage; fls. white shaded with brownish pink, fragrant, 20 to 75¢ Pearl of Pekin. $1 each. Amaryllis seedlings. Grown from seed saved from a fine col- lection of named sorts, such as aulica, vittata, defiance, empress of India, .eticetera:,))25¢ to SI BLOOMERIA. Typical Californians, six inches to a foot high, bearing umbels of orange or clear lemon fls. Two varieties; nearly related to Brodiaea. 50c per dozen. BREVOORTIA. B. coccinea. ‘The vegetable firecracker is aptly named from the drooping umbels of deep crimson flowers tipped with vivid green. Also called the crimson satin flower; elegant in habit, showy, and attractive, of easy culture, roc each, $1 per dozen. BRODI#A. Brodizeas are distinctively Californian, with grass like leaves, slender stems, and bearing umbels of brilliant flowers, usually of a lavender to royal purple, in some, white or yellow;« of easy culture. We have over a dozen choice varieties, 5c each; 35c per dozen; $2 per 100 choice mixed varieties. CALLA C. Athiopica. Calla or lily of the Nile, 25c C. Richardia maculata. 25¢ CALOCHORTUS Typical Californians,elegant in habit and appropriately known Liltes. 45 as butterfly or mariposa tulips; choice mixed varieties 50c per doz C. weedii. Brilliant orange yellow fls 1oc C. splendens. Lustrous rose purple, 5c FREESIA F. refracta alba. The sweetest, daintiest and easiest grown of our winter flowers. Oct. is the planting time, 30c per doz FURCRAEA F, pubescens. A splendid decorative plant, flowering stem 15 to 20 feet high, wtth yucca-like blossoms. 25c to $1 HESPEROCALLIS H. undulata. The Day Lily of the Desert, a decided novelty from the Colorado Desert, grows in sand bearing as many as thirty large beautiful fls of a dainty green and white, 25c to $1 LILIuM—California Lilies. . Bolanderi. A rare sort, expected, each, $2.50 . Columbianum. A graceful dwarf lily, 4oc . Humboldtu. Humboldtian Lily, 4oc . Paradalinum. Hardy, crimson, black-dotted 20c . Parryi. Beautiful, fragrant, lemon yellow 5o0c . Washingtonianum. Fragrant, white, 50c eo Hetlela! PANCRATIUM P. Carribeeum. The grandest of these evergreen lilies, pro- ducing many tall flower stalks, crowned with 8 to 12 large white fls, fragrant and lasting for weeks; flowers highly prized by florists for the delicious odor, their delicacy and their keeping qualities which render them useful for floral designs 25c TIGRIDIAS Extremely showy fls, toc each, 60c per doz. TILLANDSIA Air plants just arrived from Mexico, $1 OTHER CHOICE BULBS Bessera elegens, brilliant vermillion and white, roc Gladiolus; choice varieties, $1 per doz. upwards ‘i ‘California’? 25c each Ixius. fine California seedlings, 75c per doz Montbretia crocosmeeflora, showy orange scarlet, 1oc Tritonia nobilis, Red-hot Poker plant, 50c Tuberose, Pearl, $1 per dozen Zygadenus Fremonti, creamy white fls, 1oc FRUIT SEEDS. Orange seed by the gallon in the season. Fruit tree seeds of all kinds. Strawberry guava seed, $3 per lb. 45 Ferns. SUCCULENT PLANTS Agave Americana, Century plant, 5 to 50c each A. varigata, green center, white margins, roc to $1 each Gasteria, curious spotted foliage, very ornamental; brilliant fls, large variety, 25c to $3 each. Rochea falcata, a fine succulent from South Africa; leaves of a frosty gray; flowers orange yellow, in large spikes and quite _ handsome; an attractive plant of easy culture, 25c to $1 Stapelia variegata, bears beautiful flowers having a leathery texture; buff yellow with maroon markings; blooms when quite small; maroon flowers covered with fine hairs; these curious flowers resemble a star fish; not a true cactus, but popularly known as Toad Cactus, roc to 25¢ S. grandifora, plant larger, flowers often 6 inches across, cov- ered with reddish hairs, 75¢ Various other succulent, like sedums,cotyledon s(Echeverias) euphorbias, etc., in variety FERNS Adiantum cuneatum. A native’ of Mexico, by far the best variety for general purposes,in cut flower work especially,25 to50c A. Farleyense. The Queen of Maidenhairs, one of the most magnificent of the Adiantums, attaining an immense size. at times measuring 6 feet acrcess; large and delicate pinnae; the graceful fronds of an exquisite shade of pale green, $2 A. gracillimum. The Mist fern; a good decorative sort,25c to $1 A. formosum. Also worthy of culture, 50c to $3 Asplenium flaccidum. Graceful, 15¢ Alsophila Australis. Anelegantand rapid growing tree fern from Australia. Young plants 50c to $20 for large specimens Nephrolepis exaltata. The sword fern, a native of the south- ern United States, is a beautiful and well known plant, 25c to $1 Microlepis hirta cristata. A very useful decorative species from the South Sea Is., indispensible in cut flower work; the finely crested fronds terminate in tassels, 25c to 50c Onchium Japonica. Fronds finely cut and beautiful, 25c¢ to 50c Pteris argyrea. A tropical species, the fronds of which are beautifully striped with white; a grand ornamental plant, of bold and effective appearance, 50c to 75¢ P. tremula. The beautiful shaking fern of new Zealand and Australia, of rapid growth, producing large handsome fronds; fine for house decoration 50c to 75¢c. New, Rare and Beautiful Flowers. 47 NEW, RARE, AND BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS. Seeds of any of the following choice varieties, selected as especially suit- able for Southern California gardens, are furnished in 5c papers when not otherwise priced. All seeds sent post paid. Abronia latifolia (arenaria). Waxy lemon yellow fils. with fragrance of orange blossoms. 10c A. umbellata. Sea-verbena, lovely umbels of rose purple fils. Abutilon. Choice, mixed. 10c Acroclinium album. The daintiest of everlasting flowers. A. Roseum. Of a most delicate shade of pink. Actinolepis coronaria. Golden yellow fis., low bushy annual. Agave Americana. Variegated variety. 15c A. deserti. Blue foliage, very fine. 20c Ageratum Mexicana. Feathery blue fis. Agrostemma coronaria. Rose of Heaven, mixed colors. » Aloysia citriodora. Lemon verbena. 25c “~ Alstrcemeria peruviana. Splendid tuberous plant, with large spikes of beautiful, funnel-shaped fils. in shades of orange and yellow. Choice mixed. Soak seeds two days. 10c Alyssum maritimum compactum. Sweet alyssum. A. saxatile. Yellow fls., dwarf, perennial. Amarantus melancholicus ruber. Red foliage. A. tricolor. Joseph’s Coat. Leaves red, yellow and green. Antirrhinum majus. mixed colors. A. majus nanum. Dwarf sort. 15c A. Orcuttianum. White and purple, mixed. 10c Aralia papyrifera. Chinese Rice-paper Plant. 10c Argemone hispida. Thistle Poppy, beautiful, large white flowers, nearly rivaling the Romneya. 10c A. grandiflora. Large white flowers. A. Mexicana. Lemon yellow fls; otherwise like the others. Aristolochia elegans. Handsome, rich purple fls. with irregular, creamy white markings and golden eyes surrounded with velvety purple. 15c Aster. Giant Emperor. The largest-flowered variety, mixed colors. 15c i The Queen. Dwarf, beautiful bluish purple fis. 15c es Sinensis. Peony flowered China aster. 10c™=3= 7 os pyramidalis. Mixed varieties. 10c, Aquilegia ccerulea. Columbine. Large, delicate blue. 10c A. chrysantha. Handsome yellow fis. 10c A. hortensis. fl. pl. Double garden Columbine. A. vulgaris. fl. pl. Double mixed Columbine. Balsam. White perfection. 10c Begonia. Rex, saved from thirty choice varieties. 50c Begonia. Shrubby. Finest sorts, crossed with Rex. 50c Begonia hybrida erecta, mixed. 15c Calandrinia Menziesii and vars. alba and rosea, separate or mixed. Calendula. Prince of Orange. Orange and red fis. 10c Candytuft. Empress. Fine white fils. 10c Calliopsis lanceolata. Large golden yellow fls., a lovely plant and very useful for cutting. ‘Golden Wave’. 5c C. bicolor. 10c Cacti; choice mixed, saved from a splendid collection of night and day blooming species. 25c Canna Indica. Mixed varieties. ‘“ Crozy’s. Leg. fl. dwarf, mixed, choice, 10c ri of se “extra choice, 20c Castilleria affinis. Spikes with yellow fls. and showy,floral bracts. 25c 48 New, Rareand Beautiful Flowers Celosia cristata pyramidalis Cheiranthus cheiri. cheiri fl. pl. 10c Chrysanthemum. Saved from a large collection of best sorts. 15c C. tricolor. Painted Daisy. The summer fl. C. is one of the best bloom- ing and long keeping of cut fls. grown. 10c Cineraria maritima. 10c Clarkia elegans and vars. alba and rosea, single and double fis., separate or mixed. C. pulchella, single and double fis., separate or mixed. Claytonia perfotiata. 10c Cobea scandens. A popular vine. 10c C. scandens alba. White fis. 25c¢ Coleus. Choice, mixed, old and new sorts. Beautiful foliage plants. 10c Collinsia bicolor and bartsizefolia types, and white varieties, separate or mixed. Collomia grandiflora. Convolvulus major and minor. Cordeline Australis. 15¢ Cosmos hybrida. Choice, mixed; 10c Cyclamen. Mt. Blanc. Pure white, fragrant, perpetually blooming. 20c Cyclamen. Emperor William. Deep red. 30c Cyclamen. Mixed. 15c Cynoglossum linifolium. 10c Cyperus alternifolius. Umbrella Grass. 15c Dahlia. Large single, mixed colors. a Gracilis. Beautiful variegated, striped and blotched, splendid mixed colors. 10c¢ Dahlia, Constance. Pure white cactus dahlia. Dahlias bloom early from seed and often give fine new varieties. 10c Dahlia, cactus. Choice mixed. 10c Daisy, double. 10c ss aC quilled. 25c a af Longfellow. 15c Delphinum cardinale. Scarlet larkspur. 10c “g decorum, rich indigo blue. 10c ag ajacis. fl pl Double Hyacinth-flowered larkspur. as elatum hybridum. Dianthus caryophyllus. Marguerite. 25c ie Plumarius Cyclope. 25c “7 barbatus vars. 10c aA sinensis lacinatus. 25c RE Snowflake, double. 10c as Fireball, very beautiful, new, double fils. 15c a Mourning Cloak. Large, velvety maroon fis. edged with white, double, new. 10c Dicentra chrysantha. Lemon yellow fls., delicate, finely cut foliage. 15c Digitalis gloxinoides. 10c Dodecatheon Clevelandi. ‘Giant cyclamen.’ 10c Echinocactus Orcuttii. 15¢ Eschscholtzia Californica, and vars. rose cardinal, alba, alba fl. pl, aurantiaca, crocea, crocea fl. pl., dentata aurantiaca, dentata sulphurea, Mandarin, rosea, tenifolia; separate. any var. 10c, mixed, dc. # Emmenanthe penduliflora. A lovelv novelty, span to two feet high, hung with persistent bells of a delicate shade of primrose yellow. 25c Erythreea venusta. Canchalagua, novelty. 25c¢ Erythrina Crista Galli. Coral Tree, a shrub, with magnificent spikes of New, Rare and Beautiful Flowers. AQ large, brilliant, pea-shaped flowers in shades of red. 10c Frasera Parryi. A curious biennial with greenish fiowers and basal leaves margined with white. 20c Fuchsia. Choice single and double named sorts mixed. 25c Freesia refracta alba. 10c¢ Geranium zonale, newest and best named sorts; mixed. 10c a Silver Leaf. 15c Tricolor, Bronze and Silver, very choice. 15c Double, best named sorts, all colors, mixed. 15c i Bronze and Gold. 10¢ ‘4 True Apple Scented, 10c Gaillardia, mixed single and double, choice. 10c Gilia tricolor, lanciniata, liniflora, achillezefolia and var. alba, capitata and vars. alba and major, minima cerulea, single or mixed. G. dianthoides (Fenzlia dianthiflora). Lovely, rose pink fls. and a variety with white fils. 10c Godetia quadrivulnera. 10c Gypsophila elegans alba. Beautiful for floral work. 10c G. muralis. Trailing pink fls., lovely. Habrothamnus. An evergreen shrub, coral-like fls. 10c “Hardenbergia alba. Spikes of small, white pea-shaped flowers, fine for cutting in winter. 10c Helichrysum. Beautiful everlasting fls. 10c Heliotrope. Extra choice, mixed. 10c Hollyhock. (althcea) choice mixed, double, 10c Hyacinthus Candicans 5c Ipomcea Leari. Splendid perennial. 10c “Leptophylla, Bush Moon Flower. 25c Ipomcea ‘Heavenly Blue’. See Novelties of 1892. ~Ipomeea Noctiflora. 10c J. Purpura Cerula. 15¢ Lasthenia glabrata. 10c Lathyrus Californica—Rich magenta flowers. 20c Splendens, ‘Pride of California,’ Crimson, True. 50c¢ Leptosiphon hybridus (Gilia) Linum rubrum, Red Flax Lobelia Fulgens ‘Queen Victoria’. 10c erinus var. Crystal Palace, 10c Lupinus Cruikshankii hybridus, 10c L. Nanus, 10c L. micranthus, 10¢ Mandevilla Suaveolens, pure white, fragrant, waxy star-shaped flowers, borne in profusion. 10c Mignonette—Giant white, upright. 10c Choice, mixed. 5¢ Montbretia crocosmieflora. Brilliant, orange-scarlet fls., yladiolus-like. A*fine bulbous plant. 10c ' {Mexican Morning Glory. To the top of the house it will grow in a few months. Annual, plant seed May Ist; dies in January. 10c Mina lobata. A magnificent vine, with a profusion of yellow and scarlet flowers. 10c Mimosa pudica, Sensitive plant. Mimulus moschatus (Musk Plant) and M. cardinalis, either, 10c Mentzelia ornata, 50c Musa ensete. Abyssinian banana, a magnificent tropical foliage plant rapid growth, 20c Myosotis alpestris, Forget-me-not. 10c 50 New, Rare and Beautiful Flowers. Nasturtium. Dwarf choice mixed; Cloth of Goid; climbing, choice; single or mixed, 10c Nemophila aurita, insignis and maculata, singly or mixed. Othocarpus purpurascens. A splendid California annual, as yet scarcely known outside of the state. 25c Papaver Californica. An elegant new annual. 25c Passiflora edulis. Fruit large and edible. 10c P. cerula. Large violet and blue flowers. 1dc P. Constance Elliott. Fragrant, ivory white. 20c P. Scarlet Passion Vine, rare and beautiful. 10c¢ Penstemon Clevelandi. Rich solferino colored fis. 20¢ P. hybrida mixed. 20c P. centranthifolius. 20c P. Spectabilis. 15c Phaseolus caracalla. Snail vine. Large, fragrant waxy white and violet fis., curious, a fine climber. 10c Poppy, Crimson King. Brilliant, round, very double fis. 10c Poppy, Chamois Rose. Exquisite blending of chamois rose, splendid. 10c Poppy, Mikado. Japanese striped, pure white with fringed edges of brilliant crimson or scarlet, very attractive. 10c Poppy, Carnation. Double and very beautiful. 10c Poppy, Fairy Blush. Immense, double, elegantly fringed fis.; white, with tips of a rosy cream color, a charming novelty. 10c Poppy, New Shirley. Semi-double, from pure white through delicate shades of pale pink, rose and carmine to crimson. Charming. 10c Poppy, Japanese Double Pompon. Small fringed, double fis., handsome, mixed colors. 10¢ Poppy, Snowdrift. The finest white sort known, dwarf, compact. 10c (See also Papaver,Eschscholtzia, Romneya, Argemone and Platystemon.) Platystemon Californicus. One of the loveliest of the California native fis, known to children as cream cups. 10c Primula sinensis fimbriata. Chinese Primrose. Large, beautiful fringed fis., red and white, mixed or separate, 30c Primula veluto-rubra. Chinese fringed Primrose, velvety red, 25c Pyrethrum parthenium aureum. 10c¢ Petunia. Hybrida grandiflora. Very large flowers; all colors; veined and blotched; flowers 4 inches across; exquisitely fringed; double; of great size and beauty; don’t fail to try them. Pansy, mixed, 10c; choice mixed, 20c; extra choice mixed, 40c; Lord Beaconsfield, 10c; Snow Queen, 15c; Victoria, 10c; Variegated, 10c; Odier, 25c Phacelia Parryi. One of the choicest of these lovely annuals, with mag- nificent royal purple flowers. 25c P. campanularia, 10c P. congesta. P. tanacetifolia alba. P. Orcuttiana. White, with yellow centre. 15c P. Whitlavia (Whitlavia grandiflora) white, or mixed colors. Phormium Tenax. New Zealand Flax. 10c¢ Pimelea Decussatica. A beautiful evergreen shrub with charming pink flowers in clusters. An elegant conservatory plant. 25c Ruby grass. A perennial, ever-blooming, ornamental grass. The fl. is of a silken ruby shade and is fine for cut fils. One of the prettiest of nov- elties and very hardy. Grows in clumps two feet high. 10c Roses. Saved from a collection of several hundred of the best old and new varieties. Tea roses bloom the first season from seed and frequently bring charming new sorts. Try them. Rose. Cherokee, large, pure white climbing rose, single, 10c¢; Cam- hoy a Orchids. 51 eliaflora alba, 10c; monthly, climbing, mixed, 10c; all sorts mixed, 10c; Californica, Wild Rose of California, 25c Smilax. Special rates on large contracts, 10c Solanum betaceum—Tree Tomato. 20c Sollya heterophylla—Australia Blue-bell creeper. 25c Stock. Ten Weeks (Mathiola Annua). Large-flowering dwarf, 10c ee Princess Alice (‘Cut and Come Again’) Pure white. 10c “ Dwarf German, large flowers, lovely, 10c of Giant Perfection, large flowers, 80 per cent double. Purple, red, rose, shrimp, flesh and white; separate colors, 15c Above colors mixed. 10c —.Swainsona alba. A perpetual blooming greenhouse shrub, with spikes of snowy white, pea-shaped flowers. 10c Salpiglossis hybrida, 10c ? Scabiosa atropurpurea. Very choice, mixed. 10c Salvia splendens. Intense scarlet, brilliant, a showy bedding plant, 10c S. carduacea. Chia. 10c Sweet Peas. Mixed. 5c Sweet Peas. Echford’s latest large fl. gilt edged sorts. 20c a s ‘ Queen of England, white. 15c Everlasting (Lathyrus latifolius). Tagetes patula fl. pl pumila, 10c Tasconia Buchani—Large pink flowers, a splendid vine, 10c Von Volexmi, large crimson passion vine, 25c¢ 66 3 “fecoma stans. Charming shrub with clusters of golden yellow fis. 15c Tecoma sians grandiflora. Larger foliage and fls; both of these are very desirable and beautiful. 15¢ “~fhunbergia fragrans. A rare vine with pure white fls. 10c Tropeolum Lobbianum. Visc:ria elegans picta, 10c Viola pedunculata—Peach scented violet, 25c Verbascum blattaria. 10c Verbena, New Mammoth, fine large fls., mixed colors, 10c ng auriculeeflora. Vinca rosea, 10c Wistaria. 10c Yucca Baccata. Datile or ‘Wild Banana’, 10c Whipplei, ‘Ciote Plant’ 10c Zauschneria Californica. Wild Fuschsia, 50c Zinnia elegans fl. pl., 15c e ORCHIDS. It was supposed some years ago that to grow Orchids well, houses of special construction were needed, and also the services of a learned gardner ; but now it is found that the cultivation of many of these attractive plants, is attended with hardly any more difficulty than the growing of ordinary greenhouse stock. Our climate is especially adapted to the growfng of Orchids. our cool summers being just what the Orchids want; too excessive temperature, either warm or cold, being the worst for Orchids. The Orchids named below are from Mexico, and have stood the winter in a lath house, out of doors. Acropera Loddegesii. $1.50 _wOattleya citrina. Flowers bright lemon yellow, deliciously fragrant, produced singly or in pairs, bloom from May to August, and last for three or four weeks. 75c to $1.50 each. | 52 Fancy Grasses. Chysis aurea. Flowers yellow, disposed in small spike; lip marked with crimson. $1.50 Chysis bractescens. Flowers 2 to 3 inches across; sepals and petals white ; lip with a yellow blotch in the center. $1.50 Coelia macrostachya. Flowers red in many-flowered racemes; blooms in April. 75c to $1.50. one Epidendrum falcatum. Easily grown, large fl; orange, olive-brown and yellowish green. 75c to $1.50 Epidendrum Vittalinum majus. Bright orange-scarlet, about 244 inches 7 in diameter; lip bright yellow, produced on erect spikes of from ten to fif- teen flowers each. 75c to $1.50 each. AS ry. Lelia anceps, Flowers fragrant, two to four inches across; sepals and chy petals rosy lilac; lip of deep purple shaded with rosy lilac. $1 to $2 Tye JL Lelia albida. Flowers two inches across and very fragrant; nearly white, with pale pink lip streaked yellow in center, $1 to $2 Eee Lelia majalis. Flowers bright silvery rose, lip blotched crimson purple, ee ¢ and margined rosy lilac. $2 O- hyv Lelia autumnalis. A lovely and showy Orchid. Sepals and petals a “ *-Yeautitul ~urple color, lip, rose and white, with yellow in the center; four inches ac.oss. $§1 to $2 Dt on ta ic ‘uyeaste Skinneri. Flowers very large, four inches across, of a fleshy ; ~téxture, blush white and crimson. $1 to $2 heliotrope. $1.25 to $2 | j K ¥ (yprhew Oncidium ornithorynchium. Flowers soft rosy purple, perfumed like the | : . ’ . . 4 } 1 2S ees OE eee Oncidium cayendishiana, $1.50 to $3 ' aeA~ incurvum. $1.50 ¢ richenbachiana. $3 QA stanhopea oculata. Flowers large, curiously formed, thick and waxy in/ Vree4,g texture, pale yellow spotted with purple. $1 to $2 4 oy 72 Sobralio macrantha. Six to eight feet high; fls. six inches in diameter, erv sweet, of a beautiful rich purple and crimson. $1.25 to $2 8 _-Tricopilia suavis. Large white flowers, spotted with crimson. $1.50 a _ FANCY GRASSES. There are many beautiful varieties of perennial grasses charming for bouquets, and graceful and effectual in the garden. We offer six sorts at 25c each—set for $1. Seeds of four dainty varieties of annual growers, beautiful for bouquets, choice mixed, 5c per package. BOOKS AND PERIODICALS. Dictionary of Gardening. Indispensible. 4 vols............... $20.00 California Fruits and How to Grow Them. Wickson............. 3.00 Nomenclature of Colors. 10 Colored Plates. Ridgway........... 4.00 Botany of California. 2 vols quarto. Watson and Brewer ....... 12.00 Garden and Forest. Weekly, per year y.5 QUEEN CACTUS.