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NURSERYMEN

ie S. FLOWER ST. Nurseries: } 1132 8. PEARL ST. LOS ANGELES, CAL.

P. O. BOX 484

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E TAKE PLEASURE in presenting tothe public our first ANNUAL DESCRIPTIVE

List OF PLANTS. aeone st the varieties offered will be found many choice

PERENNIALS of exceptional merit, whose easy growth and free flowering qualities render

them subjects, whose utility for cutting purposes or the adornment of our gardens, can- not be overestimated.

Many of these we have obtained from the Hast and EuRops at much expense, but we have made it a point to have our prices within reach of all, and consistent with the high-class quality of the stock we offer.

Our stock is all in fine vigorous condition, and plants obtained from us may be relied upon to give satisfaction.

Personal inspection invited.

Achillea Ptarmica—A neat growing plant, covered during Spring and Summer with sprays of white flowers, useful for cutting. $1.00 per doz.

Anemone Coronaria (St. Brigid’s)—A magnificent strain of dwarf An- emones, with flowers of immense size, varying in color from pure white to dark crim- son. $1.00 per doz.

Aquilegia Coerulea Hybrida—A new and beautiful strain. Hybrids, between our native species ‘‘Chrysantha’’ and the Rocky Mountain variety, Coerulea; in size the flowers exceed either of the parent species. 15c each, $1.50 per doz.

Aubreitia Leichtlini—A handsome plant suitable for rockeries, covered during Spring and Summer with rosy carmine flowers. toc each, $1.00 per doz.

Begonia, Tuberous Rooted—Single varieties; color: white, yellow, light rose, dark rose, orange, dark blood red, cream, scarlet. 25c each; Double varieties, 30c each.

Begonia Semperflorens—Fibrous Rooted. toc each, $1.00 per doz.

Bignonia Venusta—A handsome climber for a sunny situation; flowers orange. 25c each.

Cannas (Crozys)—New Giant flowered Hybrids.

Florence Vaughan—Yellow, spotted carmine. Chas. Henderson—Dark crimson. Alphonse Bouvier—Large flowers, velvety crimson. Paul Marquant—Salmon. Explorateur Crampbel—Red, spotted crimson. J. D. Cabos—Rich apricot. Extra. Germania—Scarlet, edged yellow. Mad. Crozy—Light scarlet, edged yellow.

Price of above varieties, 1oc each, $1.00 per doz.

Carnations—From a fine collection. toc each, $1.00 per doz.

Centaurea Montana (Cornflowers)—A perennial species with whitish leaves and dark blue flowers.

Centaurea Macrocephala—A fine variety with large leaves and yellow flowers.

Centaurea Ruthenica—A rare Russian species with deeply divided foliage and straw-colored flowers. 15c each.

Chrysanthemums—the following list will be found to embrace many choice

varieties, both old and new. All varieties 1oc each, $1.00 per doz. Amazon—Rich golden yellow. Etoile de Lyon—A reflexed white, of immense size. Dr. W. S. George—Orange, reflexed. Frank Thompson—White, tinged pink. Late. Ed. Molyneux—Maroon, silvery reverse. Geo. W. Childs—Dark crimson ; best of this shade. Grace Henderson—Yellow, fluted petals. Geo. Newitt—Late white. Extra. H. F. Spaulding—vYellow, incurved. Golden Hours—Orange. L. B. Bird—Shrimp pink, quilled petals. Mrs. A. Hardy—White incurved, hairy. Mrs. Robinson—White, late. Extra. Mrs. Rieman—Yellow. A grand variety. Mrs. Ames—Yellow. Very fine. : Philadelphia—Light yellow. Princess May—White, incurved. Late. R. J. Gause—Reddish bronze ; immense size. Viviand Morel—Pink. The best early variety. Pres. Smith—Shell pink. Extra.

Chrysanthemum Maximum — A perennial species with bright green leaves and handsome pure white flowers, 3 inches in diameter. Invaluable for cutting pur- poses. 15c each, $1.50 per doz.

. Cinerarias—In assorted colors, extra strong. 25c each, smaller 2o0c each.

Clematis Jackmanii—Large flowered purple variety. An elegant climber for shady situations. 75c each.

Coreopsis Grandiflora—One of the most useful perennials of recent introduc- tion. Flowers golden yellow on long wiry stems; useful for cutting. 15c¢ each, $1.50 per dozen.

Cyclamen, Giganteum Strain—A magnificent selection, ranging in color from pure white to dark crimson. 20c each, $2.25 per doz.

Cyperus Alternifolius—Ornamental foliage plant: useful for decorative pur- poses. 15c each.

Daisies—New Giant Double. 3oc per doz.

Dahlias—Assorted, Double. 15c each, $1.50 per doz.

$s Single. 15c each, $1.50 per doz. 9 “ 34 striped. 15c each, $1.50 per doz.

Delphiniums—tThese are coming plants for Californian gardens. Our collection includes many fine varieties, both double and single, ranging in color from sky-blue to indigo and purple. When well grown the spikes of bloom reach a height of six feet. 15c each, $1.50 per doz.

Forget-me-not (Myosotis), Blue Perfection—tThe finest of all Forget-me-

nots, large flowers, sky-blue. toc each, $1.00 per doz. ae Victoria—Dwarf and compact, useful for pots. toc each, $1.00 per doz.

Fuchsias—In variety. Single and Double. toc each, $1.00 per doz.

Gaillardias — New large flowering hybrids, very useful for cutting, the blooms lasting a week, in water. Colors, yellow to deep crimson. 15c each, $1.50 per doz.

Geraniums—New large doubles. toc each, $1.00 per doz.

oy Souv. de Chas. Turner—A new Ivy-leaved variety with flowers of immense size, the individual florets reaching a diameter of two inches. Color, deep rich rose. 15c each.

Helianthus Multiflorus—Double perennial variety. Flowers, golden yellow ;

extremely useful for cutting. 15c each. oi Bouquet d’Or—A new variety, the petals of the flower are imbri- cated, resembling a reflexed Japanese Chrysanthemum. 2o0c each.

Heuchera Sanguinea—An elegant low growing plant from Mexico, bearing on long foot stalks delicate, coral red, bell-shaped flowers, useful for hanging-baskets. 15c each.

Iberis Gibraltarica — A handsome plant of procumbent habit ; flowers, white and lilac, useful for borders. 15c each, $1.50 per doz.

Iberis Jucunda —In habit similar to the preceding; flowers, rose color. 15¢ each.

Iberis Garrexiana—One of the best ; flowers pure white. 15c each.

Iris Kaempferi (Japanese Iris)— The finest of all Iris. Our collection in- cludes both double and single varieties. Strong clumps. 20c each, $2.25 per doz.

Inula Glandulosa— A handsome Alpine with large golden-yellow flowers. 20c each.

Lillium Tigrinum, Fl. Pl.—The double Tiger Lily. Flowers orange, spotted crimson. Strong bulbs from pots. 15c each.

Lobelia—Useful for borders. $1.25 per Ioo.

Pansies—aAll the finest strains, Bugnots, Cassiers, and others. 25c per doz.

Pzeonies (Herbaceous)—In great variety. 30c each.

Papaver Orientalis— New Hybrids. The flowers of this strain reach the diameter of twelve inches. Extra fine young plants. 15¢c each, $1.50 per doz.

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Papaver Naudicale (Iceland Poppies)—These like the preceding are of perennial duration, but with smaller flowers. Colors, white, orange and yellow. 15¢ each, $1.50 per doz.

Penstemons—Flowers bell-shaped on long graceful spikes, fine for cutting. toc each, $1.00 per doz.

Petunias—Giant, single varieties, 75c per doz, Giant, double, $1.25 per doz.

Polyanthus—Elegant plants for shady positions.

* Giant White—An extra fine variety. toc each, $1.00 per doz. bs Mixed Gold Laced-—toc each, $1.00 per doz.

Phlox (Perennial) Decussata—From one of the very finest European col- lections, trusses immense, invaluable for border decoration. Strong clumps. 15¢ each.

Potentillas—Plants of dwarf habit, bearing double flowers, ranging from yellow to crimson. 15c each, $1.50 per doz.

Primrose —New large flowered Hybrids, varying much in color. 10c each, $1.00 per doz.

Primula (Chinese Primrose) — Unexcelled for winter blooming, useful for indoor decoration. 15c each, $1.50 per doz.

Pyrethrum (Uliginosum)—One of the most useful plants for cutting purposes, growing four to five feet high and covered during Summer and Autumn with large pure white flowers. Strong clumps. 25c each.

Pyrethrum Roseum—One of the most useful of all hardy plants, having ele- gant deeply divided fern-like foliage and large flowers, both double and single. Colours pure white to dark crimson. Strong clumps. 25c each, smaller 15c.

Ranunculus (Giant French Varieties)—These excel in size of flowers and vigor of constitution both the Turban and Persian strains. Dry roots 50c per doz.

Ranunculus Repens—A creeping species with glossy green foliage and double golden yellow flowers. Exceedingly useful for shady rockeries. 15c each, $1.50 per doz.

Roses—lIn great variety. List on application. $2.00 to $3.00 per doz.

Smilax—Strong roots. toc each, $1.00 per doz.

Spirzea Japonica Compacta— One of the finest of all Spirzeas, large plumes of feathery white flowers.

Statice Latifolia—This species forms heads composed of myriads of bright blue flowers. A single head often measuring two feet across. 15c each, $1.50 per doz.

Violets (Double) —Swanley White. The best double white, fragrant. 35c per

doz. ¢ Marie Louise—Blue. 35c per doz. The largest and best double. Violets (Single) Czar—Intensely fragrant, deep purple. 35c¢ per doz. 4 California—tThe largest of all the singles, purple. 35c¢ per doz.