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To Our Friends and Patrons:
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Another year has rolled into the‘past, and again we present our ANNUAL CATALOGUE of choice floral gems for your examination, hoping we may serve you in some way. We have endeavored to make our Catalogue as attractive as possible without resorting to the sumptuous gorgeousness of covers and colored plates so much in vogue just at present. Such catalogues are prepared at an im- mense outlay of money. and while it may not have occurred to purchasers that they must help pay that expense, they surely do not think for one instant that seeds, plants or bulbs selected from such catalogues can be one whit better than those offered in the plainest and least expensive catalogue issued. This catalogue has been pre- pared for the purpose of setting forth the honest merits of the seeds, bulbs and plants which we handle, many of which are new or almost totally unknown. Already the rage of the last few years for bedding plants possessing little merit except gorgeousness of foliage or bloom is beginning to subside, and people are returning to old favorites which possess so many endearing charins, and are calling for new ones of the same nature. The greatest charm of a collection of plants lays in its variety. Palms, Orchids, Ferns, Half Hardy Shrubs, Aquatics, Tropical and Semi-Tropical Fruits, etc., are highly ornamental and possess a charm never experienced with most ordinary plants ; but we are aware that the possession of such plants has heretofore been possible to the wealthy only. We know only too well what it is to wish in vain for these things which have been kept so far beyond the reach of a limited purse, and it is, and shall continue to be
OUR OBJECT to place these and all other plants, both common and rare, within the reach of the most humble cultivator of flowers. This is possible for the following reasons: The Northern florist must build immense glass structures at an enormous outlay of money, but this expense is small compared with the outlay for heating apparatus and hundreds of tons of coal consumed during the ‘long winter season. But here almost everything will flourish in the open ground the year round, with naught but God’s bluedome overhead ; and frames covered with cloth will protect the tenderest growth. From these facts it is evident that we can easily make :
OUR PRICES BELOW THE LOWEST at the North, and fnrnish equally cood, if aot better, plants. Our prices are so extremely Jow that some may think we cannot furnish first-class -zoods at such figures. To all such we say: favor us with atrial order, no matter how small, and we
will convince you to the contrary, and that it is to your interest todeal withus. Probably the reports
rom our customers of last season will carry far more weight than any words of ours, therefore we respectfully call your attention to the
UNSOLICITED TESTIMONEALS which appear on the third page of this cover. These, sand many others which we have not the space to present, give a good idea of the class of goods we send out, and the manner in which they are packed. Many of our customers ordered the second, third «and even the fourth time, while others wrote to say they were sorry they had not made their orders Jarger, all of which speaks volumes in favor of our dealings with our customers. People naturally want to know something about those with whom they have dealings, so we will briefly state that
OUR FIRM CONSISTS of Mr. WALTER N. PIKE as senior member, and Mr. W. J. ELtsworrtsa as junior. Both were reared in New England, and have been ardent lovers and cultivators of flowers from early childhood. Mr. Pike has been before the public several years as a writer on floral topics, was editor of the MaYFLOWER for nearly four years, and is now Floral Editor of the FLorma AGrRiIcUL- TURIST, published at DeLand, Fla. He spent four years with one of the largest retail floral establish- ments in the North, as Superintendent of the Plant Packing Department, and during that time perfected a system of packing whereby plants can be safely mailed to the remotest points and open up fresh as when first packed. He has traveied extensively in Florida in order to discover and secure many of the contents of this catalogue. Mr. ELLSwWorRTH is an effective writer on floral subjects, but gives the greater part of his time to the financial management of our business. During the past few months he has traveled extensively throughout Southern Texas in search of plants of special note, and our cus- tomers have to thank him for many of the most desirable things contained herein.
IN CONCLUSION we beg to call special attention to the Tropical and Semi-17 ropical Fruit Department, Half Hardy Shrubs, Aquatic and Bog Plants, various members of the Am aryllis Family and Novelties of Decided Merit, as containing many things almost impossible to obtain elsowhare: and no where else at such low prices as ours. Address all orders and communieations to
PIKE & ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMINE, Pasco County, Fa.
WILL FLORIDA GROWN PLANTS SUCCEED AT THE NORTH?
ANSWER to the above question we answer unhesitatingly YES. Many people entertain the erroneous idea that Florida is nothing more or less than a country of torrid heat, and that plants grown here will not thrive when transferred to the North, forgetting that many of their easiest grown and most highly cherished
fioral pets, like the Abutilon, Begonia Coleus, Petunia, etc., are natives of the Tor- rid Zone. But the facts are, the thermometer never goes as high here as it does at the North, while our winters are cool and frosty enough to harden up plants as they should be. As for us, personally, we prefer a plant grown in God’s free air andsunlight, to one reared in the super-heated air ofa green-house. Little do such persons mistrust that every time they order plants, seeds or bulbs, from Northern dealers there are chances that what they receive was grown in this State, either by us or some other flor- ists. ThisState is peculiarly adapted to the growing of many kinds of seeds which can- not be produced at the North, to the production of the finest Tuberoses, Gladiolus and Caladiums in the world, as well as a great number of other bulbs and plants. Vast quantities are grown and shipped North every year, and the business is rapidly increas- ing 3We grow annually immense quantities of seeds for Northern dealers, which cannot be grown profitably, or at all. at the North, besides large quantities of bulbs and roots; and were we to accept all the contracts offered us we would have to give up our retail business.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS.
By Mail we send everything postage paid at the prices quoted, to any part of the United States, and Canada, and guarantee their safe arrival. If anything is frozen or otherwise injured on the way, we will cheerfully replace it if notified at once and a duplicate list furnished.
By Express and Freight we do not pay the charges, but will always add enough extra to cover the cost of transportation; and besides, in nearly all cases much larger and finer plants can be supplied in this way.
Any One adding 10 cents to their order can have it packed ina liberal quantity of Spanish moss, whichis beautiful for decorative purposes. (See description on page 17.)
Money may be sent at onr risk only by Money Order and Registered Letter.
Do not send Stamps in payment for goods, as we cannot dispose of them except ata eonsiderable discount. Where a Money Order, Postal Note or paper money cannot be obtained, send silver sewed or pasted up in strong paper or cloth, register the letter, and if your order amounts to 60: cents, or more, dednet the registry fee (10 cents) from it.
Discounts. In addition to our extremely low prices we make the following liberal discounts:
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Be Sure and write your Name, Postoffice, County and State plainly, and state whether your order is to be forwarded by mail or express. Have Money Orders drawn Payable at Dade City, Fla.
TROPICAL AND SEMI-TROPICAL FRUITS.
This department has been prepared to meet the constantly increasing demand for this interesting class of plants, which are much more easily grown than has hitherto been supposed. Our customers have been constantly asking why we have not catalogued this class of plants, and now weare sure they will appreciate the privilege of obtaining them direct from where they are grown, and we also feel very sure that they will appreciate obtaining them at the extremely low prices we offer them at. To prove how very low our prices for these plants are, we will quote some of the prices of a Northern firm, making a specialty of this class of plants, whose catalogue we have by us: Figs, 50c. to $4 each; Sugar Apples, 75e.to $4 each; Bananas, $1.50 to $10 each; Trifoliate Orange, $1.25 each; Cattley Guavas, $1 each; Loquats, 75c. each; Mango, $1.50 each; Pine Apples, $1 to $3 each; Pomegranate, $1 to $2 each; Sapo- dilla, $1 each, and Tamarind, (5c. each. The varieties we offer are carefully selected as the very easiest to grow and give satisfaction.
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The Pomegranate, or Carthaginian Apple.
This beautiful and delicious fruit was known, cultivated and fully appreciated in the very earliest annals of the world’s history. ‘‘Before the peach, the nectarine and the apricot had traveled from Persia to the Red Sea, the Pomegranate was there assiduously cultivated and held in the greatest esteem.” Itis frequently alluded to in the Scriptures, and in point of utility was classed with the erain-bearing plants and with honey. In the time of Solomon it was used as apattern for embroider- ing the costly garments of Princes, and to embellish the most ornate and splendid architecture.
Heathen mythology furnishes a most beautiful legend respecting this fruit, but we have not thespacein which to present it. It forms a beautiful bush, or small tree, and when covered with flowers is a sight of wondrous beauty. The outside, or calyx, of the flowers look as if cut out of very thick, red sealing wax, while the in- side, or petals, look like crape, or crimped tissue paper, ofadeepercolor. The fruits which follow grow as lurge as very large apples, therind tough and leathery, and very ornamental. The inside is very curious, and delicious on the first trial. Downing pronounces it “unique” among fruits, and “‘the most singularly beautiful one that ever appears at the dessert.”’ It is hardy in all the Gulf States, and even farther north, being hardy at Charleston, S.C., and surviving the ordinary winters of Chattanooga, Tenn. The plants are early and very prolific bearers, and should be cultivated in every yard in the South, and as a tub-plant by every flower lover elsewhere. It can be wintered in a pit or cellar, or any place where 20 degrees of frost does not enter, and summered on the piazza or in the yard; and whether covered with its brilliant and lovely scarlet flowers, or with a profusion of its hardly less ornamental fruits, it forms a most graceful and striking object. The va rieties here offered must not be confounded with the ornamental sorts, grown at the North, which produce worthless fruit, or none at all.
Sweet Pomegranate (Punica granatum)—Fruit large and juicy, possessing a fresh crisp- ness, delicacy and sprightliness of flavor almost unrivalled among fruits. Price of fine plants by mail 5c. each, 3for 90c. Extra large and strong, by express, 50c. each; 3 for $1.25.
New Purple Seeded Pomegranate —A remarkable seedling of the Sweet Pome granate, which originated in thisState, and of which there is but alimitedstock. Mr.P. J. Berckmansa, ‘the well-known President of the American Pomological Society, describes it thus: “Fruit very large and highly colored; pulp very juicy, sprightly, vinous and of best quality. The color of the rind and berry unusualiy bright for a sweet Pomegranate.” Mr. Berckmans writes that he has seen and tasted the best European varieties, and has seen the best offered in this country, but that this is superior te any he has ever seen. D. Redmond, Esq., Agricultural Editor of the News-Hera/d, says: “It seems to me unique and unlike any variety with which I am acquainted. * * * Sendit out on itsown merits; itis a good thing.’’ The Editor of the Florida Dispatch writes: “It is a magnificent fruit, and well worthy of the attention of fruit growers.”’ Prof. A.H.Curtiss, Agricultural Editor of the Times-Union and formerly of the Florida Farmer and Fruit Grower, pronouncesit ‘the perfection of Pomentanaaa as ‘‘a rival of the orange.’’ Its distinctive features are the very large size of its fruits, remmuabiiiies SIRO Tein cc sngori vine ‘a isahent tones oo eta in putting forth its leaves in the spring but it is ee Nie cated Pi — = pies raiser © A ce ee , = more thrifty, sa csp as much growth in 3 to 5 ieet high, by express, The. pete i a Price of fine plants, by mail, 60c. each. Extra large ee ee eee previous to Moreh 20th, as in this State they put out
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usually bear some fruit the first season, and the recond season, and thereafter will be literally loaded. Can be grown and wintered under the same conditions as the Pomegranate. Brown Turkey—Large, pores dark brown; fiesh rich and of a very delicious flavor; very P productive, frequently bearing three crops in one sea- son. A two year old plant has been known to bear over 200 fine figs in one season.
Brunswick —Very large, brownish purple or violet; very productive and extra early; extra fine for preserving.
Blue—Fruit very large; an extra fine sort.
Celestial or Sugar Fig—Small, pale violet; very productive and so exceedingly sweet that in fa- vorable weather they will preserve themselves on the tree.
Lemon-—yYellow, of large size and a very heavy bearer, and sweet.
White Adriatic —Large, white; pulp of the finest flavor and quality imaginable. The best for drying.
Price of fine plants of the above six varieties, by mail, 30c. each, 4 for $1.00. Plants 24% to 4 feet high, by express, 50c. each, 4 for $1.50.
THE FIG. Magnolia Fig—This variety was found in Southern Texas by our Mr. ENsworth, who pronounces it one of the most delicious fruits heever tasted, and strongly recommends it to all. Our stock of itis limited. Price, by mail, 75 cents each.
SPECIAL OFFER. We will send one each of the first six named tigs (amounting at catalogue prices to $1.80,) postpaid, for only $1.50. Or for $1.80 we will send the six and include a plant of the Magnolia Fig. Or we will send one each of the express size (atuounting to $3) by express, at buyer’s expense, for only $2.50; or for $3.00 we will include one of the Magnolia variety.
Bananas.
Everybody has doubtless seen and probably tasted the fruit of the Banana. But very few know that the plants can be grown in the North as successfully as Cannas, or even corn. They make grand decorative plants grown in large pots, kegs or tubs of rich soil. But they are particularly valuable for open ground culture in the centres of beds of foliage plants moist situations, ete. A gentleman in Illinois tells in the following words, how easily they are grown in the open ground: ‘Last May I set out a very small plantof Hart's Choice variety, not over fifteen inches high, in an entirely unprotected situation. By fallit was seven feet high, and had leaves six feet long and eigh- teen inches broad; the stalk measured over twenty inches in circumference at the ground.” In planting dig a good sized hole, eighteen inches, or more, deep, fill with rich soil and plenty of well decayed manure (they will thrive wonderfully in muck soil); set the plants in this and keep well watered during the summer, and they will make an astonishing growth. Just before frost cut all the leaves off (but do not cut the stalk,) dig them up and place the roots in a box of earth, and keep quite dry (to prevent growth) and they will winter as easily as a Canna or Dahlia. Thesecond summer they will bloom and then you will behold a sight you may never have dreamed of. Sometimes they bloom early enough in the season to maturetheirfruits. If you wantto see the grandest plant that ever grew, plant a Banana. It will be the wonder of your neighborhood.
Dwarf or Cavandish Banana (Musa (Caven- dishii\— An extra fine sort; dwarf,s but very strong:
and robust, attaining a height of only six or eicht feet. The magnificent leaves look]'as#though sprinkled with blood. Yield of fruit enormous, sometimes as many as 200 or 300 in a bunch. Price 30c. each, 3 for 80c. Larger, by express, 50c. each, 3 for $1.25.
Orinoco Banana (Musa paradisiaca var. sapientum)—A grand sort for bed: ing out; grows
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very large, producing a magnificent effect. Very hardy and should be grown everywhere as an orna- mental plant. Price 25c. each; 3 for 70c. Larger, by express, 40c. each ; 3 for $1.
Hart’s Choice (Musa Orientum?)—Of medium height, stalk and mid-ribbed tinged with red. Bears early and is very hardy for a Banana. Fruit unsurpassed in flavor. Price 35e. each, 3 for 90¢c. Larger, by express, 50c. each, 3 for $1.25.
The three sorts would make a magnificent clump in any yard.
SPECIAL OFFER. For 75c. we willsend one plant of each variety (amounting at catalogue prices to 90c). Or for $1.15 we will send one each of the express size (catalogue price $1.40) by express at purchaser’s expense.
Japan Loquat. (Eriobotrya Japonica.)
A most beautiful plant, with large, beautiful evergreen leaves shaped like those of the Magnolia grandiflora. Its spikes of white flowers are produced in the winter, followed by a profusion of delicious rich yellow fruit the size of a Wild Goose Plum. Hardy in the open ground as far north as Charleston. A fine pot or tub plantfor the North. Price. by mail, 25c. each; 3 for 65e. Larger, by express, 40c. each; 3 for $1.
May Apple, or May Pop. (Passifiora Incarnata.)
One of the most beautiful of the Passifloras, bearing a profusion of lovely purple and white flowers, followed by orange-colored fruits as large as an egg, or an apple, and filled with a delicious yellow pulp. When cut the fruit will perfume the atmosphere the same as a muskmelon. One of the most ornamental and rapid growing climbers in cultivation. Perfectly hardy in the latitude of New York if given a slight protection; or the roots can be wintered in the cellar. Price. 20c. each; 3 for 50c.
The Hardy Trifoliate Orange.
(Citrus trifoliata.)
This extremely beautiful and curious Japanese Orange has proved perfectly hardy as far North as New York, Philadelphia and Illinois; and may be seen growing in the parks of the former cities, and in the government grounds at Washington. It differs from other oranges in having trifoliate, or clover- shaped, leaves, larger and finer blooms than any other sort, and produced over a much longer season. The fruit is orange-red, about the size of a pigeon’s egg, and of fine flavor. It makes a beanutifal shrab about four feet high, completely covered with its sweet scented blooms and brilliant fruits. Itis very valuable for stocks on which to dwarf the larger growing varieties. Though hardy. it is best to pro- tect it well over winter, in the same manner as rose bushes, etc. Can be grown as a pot or tub plant if desired, and made to bloom in winter. At the remarkable low price at which we offer it everybody €an own an Orange.. Price of fine, thrifty plants, 30c. each; 3 for 75e. Larger, by express, 40c. each; 3 for $1.00.
Mango, or Mangifera Indica.
One of the most productive and rapid growing tropical fruit trees known. Its fruit is larger than an egg, kidney-shaped and so deliciously flavored that a small boy has been known to eat twenty-five atasitting. It is an evergreen with beautiful laurel-like leaves from six to ten inches lone, and two or more inches broad, the new growth of a rich wine color, changing to a dark shining ereen. A most ornamental pot or tub plant for the North. Should be planted by everybody in South Florida as it sprouts readily from the root if cut down by frost. Though it makes an immense tree in the tropics it bears in two yeais from the seed, and five year old trees in this State have borne thousands of Mangoes. Fine plants 40c. each.
The Pine Apple.
It was this delicious fruit that a Huguenot priest described more than 300 years ago as being of such excellence that the gods might luxuriate upon it, and that it should only be gathered by the hand of Venus. It is one of the most beautiful decorative piants imaginable, and is well worth growingon that account alone; but it will fruit in a greenhouse, conservatory or a window. It is closely related to the Air Plants, and thrives in ordinary, loose sandy soil, with plenty of moisture. It likes plenty of heat, though it will stand a variety of temperatures. Should be repotted frequently during the first year.
Ered Spanish—The Pine Apple of commerce. Ruddy yellow whe : , Price 20c. each, 3 for 50c.
sugar Loaf—Tall. conical fruit: pulp delicate and flavor sweet jor 65ce.
Egypt'an Queen—Very showy, of fine favor and most prolific, than any other sort.
n ripe; flavor sub-acid, sparkling and delicious. Price 25c. each, 3
: bearing earlier and more surely Flavor something like that of a wild Strawberry. Rare. Price 30c. each, 3 for S0c
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Ripley—Similar to the above, but considered of superior flavor and more juicy and melting. Very highly prized in Jamaica as the choicest Pine Apple grown. Very rare. Price 35c. each, 3 for $1.
Porto Rico—The largest Pine Ap- ple grown; fruit often weighs from twelve to eighteen pounds. Flesh very delicate and well flavored. Very rare indeed. Price 45c. each. 3 for $1.25.
SPECIAL OFFER. For only $1.25 we will mail one plant of each of these five superb Pine Apples (which amount, at catalogue prices, to $1.55), to any ad- dress.
Sapodilla or Naseberry.
(Achras sapota.)
Of spreading form, with thick, glossy leaves. The fruit can be compared to a russett apple, with the taste of a rich, sweet, juicy pear, with granulated pulp; almost equal to the Mango, and the taste doesnot havetobeacquired. Very THE PINEAPPLE. choice and rare. Price 40c. each.
The Tamarind, or Tamarindus Indica.
A magnificent plant with delicate Acacia-like foliage, which closes at night, and small pinkish-white blossoms, followed by pods enclosing a pleasant acid pulp, much used preserved in syrup or sugar, as the basis of a cooling drinks Highly ornamental as a pot or tub plant. Price 35c. each.
Cattley Guavas.
The common Guava is a most delicious fruit after one has formed a taste for it, but it possesses a musky odor unbearable to some, They are affected by the slightest frost, and must be of considerable size before they will fruit. But in the two following varieties we have something entirely distinct. No musky odor or flavor, the plants hardy enough to stand any temperature above 20 degrees, and for fruitfulness surpassing anything we ever saw. A plant eighteen months old has borne 500 fruits; we have seen a plant less than eighteen inches high carrying 60 fruits, and a plant which could be covered by a box four feet square aud two and a half feet deep, held 1,005 fruits, biooms and buds at one time. They are everbearers after they become established, bearing buds, flowers or fruits in some stage every day in the year. Evergreen, with beautiful shining, thick Camellia-like foliage, they would make grand ornamental pot plants if they never bloomed orfruited. Can be wintered in the cellar at the North, or kept grow- ing the year round. Should be planted in the open ground by everybody where the thermometer does not go below 20°.
Red Cattley, or Stawberry Guava—(/’sidium Cattley- anum.) Fruit rather smaller than an English Walnut, of a fine claret color, and a flavor resembling that of the strawberry; make a beautiful colored jelly.
Yellow Cattley Guava—(Psidium Lucidum.) Foliage hardly distinguishable from the Red, but the fruit yellowish green, about the size of a Guinea egg, and of a slightly acidulated flavor;
also fine for light colored jelly. Considered even hardier than the / é fey dn OS } Td | t iL \ I} Ps A 7 Red species. PID Price of fine mailing plants of either sort, 30c. each, 3for75c.; lar- Fg ae
ger, by express, 45c. each, 3 for $1.25. One of each sort, mailing size, for 50e. One each sort, by express, for S0c. CATTLEY GUAVA.
The Custard Apple or Sugar Apple.
The following species all belong to the genus Anona. As they all shed their leaves in the fall they can be wintered in the cellar if desired. They bear most delicious and beautiful fruits. Cherimoya or Jamaica Apple (Anona Cherimolia.)—An upright grower which bears de-
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re : i he size of an apple to six inches in diameter; generally with a bright cheek. oi aes i ee on aoe iets. to obtain a weight of rom — to sixteen pounds. Very rare. Price 40c. each, 3 for $1.00. Larger, by express, 60c. each. sot aS id Grows readily in Pond Apple or Wild Mustard Apple (Avona glabra) of South Flori ee 5 ee fr almost any soil; fruit as large as a pippin Apple, Boe handsome tee Me Se ort y of ex . ae e cultivation even as an ornamental plant alone. Price 30c. each, 3 for 80e. Larger, by express - Sethe a se le, or Sweet Sop (Anona squamosa.)—A most delicious fruit, resembling an in- MR rs eaten : valowish green color when ripe, or a — Pine Apple minus the crown. Grows in the form of a bush and is most easily managed. Price 25c. each, 3 for $1.00. Larger, by express,
m : 50c. each, 3 for $1.40.
When desired we will book orders for any Tropical and Semi-Tropical Fruits, except Pomegranates, and send them after April Ist. This will doubtless be the best plan for our eustomers who live in very
eold regions. HALF HARDY SHRUBS.
This magnificent class of plants used to be very popular, but have been crowded out for a time by the craze for ‘“‘bedding plants.”” But they are coming in for their shareef attention inthe near future, and well do they deserve it. They can be grown in pots, boxes or tube, grouped about the lawn, or piazza, where they will bloom profusely all summer, and wintered in the cellar. Each pase ing year will only add to their size and value. We feel justified in saying that no class of plants will furnish so much enjoyment in return for so little care. All thesrequire is good soll and lib- eral waterings during the summer.
Cape Jessamine, (Gardenia Florida, ff. pl.)
One of the most beautiful and desirable ever- green shrubs in existence, prod cing large, double white, exquisitely fragrant flowers from May until September. Hardy throngchont the lower South. Price, 20¢ each, 3 for 50c., 12 for $1.s0. Fine, large plants by eripress40c. each, Sfor$1.10.
Ardisia Pickeringii.
A beautiful broad-leaved ey ergreen shrub, na- tive of South Florida. Leaves laurel-like; frag- rant, white, purple-tinged flow ers, producing delicate panicles in fall andearly winter, followed by glossy black, edible berries. Blooms when very sinail. Price 0c. each
Bauhinia Acuminata.
Leaves of the richest and most delicate green, curiously two-lobed, closing at nicht. Flowers single, pure white, from two to three inches in diameter and produced continuously from May to September. Begins blooming when about a foot or two high, Price, 30c. each
Poinciana.
(Cxsalpinia pulcherrima.\
CAPE JESSAMINE. A beautiful shrub with finely pinnated, Mim-
osa-like leaves. Com; letely covered all summer amens and pistils very long and curving upward, giving A perfect blaze of color when in bloom. Is easily grown from Oot tall. Price of seed. 10¢. per pkt.
with delicate orange and red fiowers, the st the flower a most curious appearance. seed and begins blooming when only af
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Retama, or Jerusalem Thorn. ( Parkinsonia aculeata. )
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A highly ornamental evergreenshrub of greatbeauty. Has extremely curious leaves, consisting of a mid-rib eighteen or more inches long, bearing tiny leafletseach side of itsentirelength. Theleavesjclose up at night, hanging down in a graceful manner and giving the plant a beautiful, weeping appearance. Its beautiful, showy yellow flowers are disposed in short, loose, auxillary racemes. Perfectly hardy as far North as Beaufort, S. C., where itforms a tree twenty-five feet high. When grown as a pot piant it should be well drained. A plant which will attract attention anywhere. Price of seed 15c. per pkt.
Cherokee Bean, or Erythrina Herbacea.
A Florida plant having a large, fleshy, carrot-like root which sends upstrong shoots bearing bean- tiful leaves and immense racemes of the most intense firey scarlet flowers; these are followed by brown pods which burst, revealing the bright red ‘‘beans,”’ and remaining on the plant for months. If desired the root can be put in the open ground in the spring, and wintered in a box of dry soil. Price of roots 25c. each; 3 gs for 60c. Very large roots, by express, 40c. each, 3 for $1.
Crape Myrtle.
(Lagerstremia Indica.)
What the Lilac is to the North the Crape Myrtle is to the South. It thrives anywhere and everywhere and blooms all summer long. Were it but known what a grand plant it is everybody in the North would grow it. Our cut shows the appearance of one individual flow- er, but we leave it to our customers to imagine the ap- pearance of a bushcompletely covered with large panicles consisting of scores of such flowers. The petals of the
CRAPE MYRTLE. flowers look likecrape, and the panicles of bloom are larger than those of the Lilac. It can be set in the open ground in the spring, where it will bloom freely, and in the fall be dug up, put in a box and wintered in the cellar. Or it can be kept in a box or tub the year round.
Light Pink—A favorite. 25¢. each, 3 for 65c.
Scarlet—Very fine. 20c. each, 3 for 50c.
Purple—choice. 20c. each, 3 for 50c.
W hite—Very rare, and exquisitely beau- tiful. 40c. each, 3 for $1.10.
For $1 we will mail the four sorts to any address.
Opoponax. (Acacia Farnesiana.)
Prof. Fraas has recognized in this Acacia the ancient plant, which should give it great interest even if it were not, as itis one of the most beautiful plants incultivation. Its little Aaaimy leaves are as delicate and beautiful as lace work, and in their axils appear, in the great- est profusion, flowersin the shape of small yel- jow fuzzy balls, of the most delicious fragrance, from which a popular and delicious perfume is distilled. Seeds 10c. per pkt.
White Opoponax. (A Species of Albizzia.)
Plant much more dwarf, but the leaves and balls of white flowers much larger. The flat, brown seeds arevery beautiful, and useful OPOPONAX. in a variety of fancy work. A valuable pot plant for the North, or for the open ground in Florida,
Seeds 10c. per pkt.
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Spanish Dagger, or Bayonet. (Yueca Aloifolia.)
One of the most imposing and tropica! appearing plants with which we are acquainted; and it will stand a great amount of neglect. Always ornamental from its smallest size until it becomes an imposing specimen as shown in our cut Leaves very dark green, stiff and pointed. Begins blooming while small, producing an im- mense head of creamy, bell shaped flowers, followed by Banana-like fruits. Winters in the cellar. Price20c. each, 3ford0c. larger, 30c. each, 3for75c. Fine specimens by express, 50c. each, 3 for $1.25.
Tecoma Stans.
Known in this State as Yellow Elder and Yellow Big- nonia. It is a magnificentshrub belonging to the Bigno- nia family, and in the fall is a “glory of golden yellow flowers,’’ which, are large, tube-shaped and completely Lif ~ cover the plant. Something entirely new for a pot or tub plant at the North, and sureto become a great fayor- ite. Very valuable in this State as a screen for unsightly fences, buildings, etc., sprouting readily from the root if eut down by frost, and blooming the same season. 20e. each. 3 for 50c. SPANISH DAGGER.
Clerodendron Fragrans Flore-Pleno.
The cut conveys but little idea of the great beauty of this much neglected plant. It is of low, shrubby growth, with large, tropical looking leaves, dull creen above and dusty appearing beneath. From the axils of the leaves appear compact heads of the most exquisite, waxy, white flowers exactly like miniature Camellia blooms, and of the most delicious fragrance, at times
giving off a pleasing Banana-like odor. The flowers are produce din such a compact head as to resemble a bouquet Given a rich soil it blooms profusely; can be wintered in
j A the cellar or kept up for winter blossoming. If cut down y by frost sprouts readily from the root. Price 20c. each: 3 7 tor 50c.
CLERODENDRON FRAGRANS.
Hamelia Patens.
Another plant%of which but little idea of its great beauty is conveyed by the eut. A native of extreme South Florida, and must become a great favorite for open ground plaatiag here, and as a half hardy shrub at the North. Its leaves havea purplish hueat some Seasons of the year, and its bright orange-red flowers are produced for months during the summer. Prob- ably it could be forced into bloom at any season of the year. Rarely killed down by frost, one when it is Sprouts readily from the Toot. With age it Bene
* Woody shrub five to twelve feet hich i CaF: ‘ each, 3 for 80c. § rice 30ce.
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Nerium Oleander.
The Oleanders are too well known to require extended description, but we may say that this mag- Dificent class of plants has been shamefully neglected. No plant is easier to manage, the flowers pos- sess a fragrance almost rivalling the Rose, and a well grown specimen in bloom is an object of great beauty. In the fall they can be removed to the cellar, where they willrequire no farther attention until spring. Here they are perfectly hardy when full grown, and succeed in any quality of soil. Should be grown by everybody. :
Rosea Splendens—Double pink, very fragrant. A beautiful variety, producing its flowers in great abundance. Price lic. each, 3 for 40c.
Double W hite—Beautiful beyond description; forminga lovely contrast with the pink variety. Price 2%c. each, 3 for 65c.
We will send one of each variety for 35c.
Geigar Apple, or Thevetia Neriifolia.
Closely related to the Oleanders, and, as far as we can learn, entirely unknown at the North. A rare, quick growing shrub, resembling the Oleander, but more beautiful; leaves narrower and glossy, and the plant alwaysin bloom. Flowers bell-shaped and pale yellow, followed by the most curious appearing green ‘‘apples’’ containing equally curious, large seeds, which are often worn as charms by sailors, and by negroes of the West Indies, by whom they are known as ‘“‘lucky seeds.’’ It bears sev- eral degrees of frost unharmed, and should be widely cultivated in South Florida as a lawn plant, and at the North as a half-hardy shrub. A plant of great merit. Price 25c. each, 3 for 65c. Fine plants by express 40c. each, 3 for $1.
We will send one Geigar Apple and the two Oleanders for 55c.
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA.
Magnolia Grandiflora.
The wondrous Magnolia of the South—the most magnificent of all our Southern broad-leaved evergreens. Leaves very large, much like those of the Rubber Tree, dark, shining green above, and a beanutifnl rusty brown beneath,forming ua striking contrast. Flowerssix toeightinches across, creamy white, waxy and powerfully fragrant. Forms a majestic tree 60 to 80 feet high. Not considered hardy north of Washington, though a well protected specimen in Philadelphia blooms annually. But as it begins blooming while quite small it can be treated as a tub plant and wintered in the cellar. The eut conveys little idea of the great beauty of its leaves and flowers. Price of nice plants 30c. each, 3 for 80c. Seeds l0c. per pkt.
Laurel Magnolia, or Sweet Bay. (Magnolia glauca.)
Al[beantifol shrubby species entirely distinct from the above. Leaves small, glossy green above and silvery white beneath, forming a most beautiful object when stirred by a breeze. Flowers about
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the size of a silver dollar, cren ny white, and delightfully fragrant. Perfectly hardy in N. Y. State, but ean be treated as a tub ;,iant farther north. Price 25c. each, 3 for 60c.
The Pride of India, or China Tree.
(Melia Azedarach.)
This beautiful Asiatic tree is perfectly hardy throughout the Southern States, at least as far north as North Carolina. Itforms a wide spreading head with compound, twice pinnate leaves, which are very graceful and of a fine dark green color. When in bloom it is completely covered with exquisitely fragrant lavender or lilac flowers. The whole tree has the reputation of being obnoxious to insects; is planted near stables to keep away flies, and in order that the horses may eat the fallen fruit, which is said to prevent bots. Dried fruit, grain and clothing are said to be protected from vermin if packed away with some of the leaves. We find it begins blooming when only two or three feet high, so it can be successfully grown in a box or tub at the North and wintered in thecellar. Seeds germinate readily and grow off with amazing rapidity. Seeds, 5c. per packet.
Umbrella China Tree.
(Melia Azedarach var. Umbraculiformis.)
A sport which originated in Texas, and has become very popular. Like its parent in every way, except that the top assumes a perfect umbrella shape, furnishing the most dense shade, and the leaves
AQUATIC AND BOG GARDEN.
hanging on longer. The most periect thingin the shape of a tree we ever saw. Grown as a half hardy
shrub it will prove one of the most ornamen j i tal objects imaginable for aN > re . ; trees 25c. each. 3 for 60c. Seeds, 10c. per pkt., 3 pkts. for 25c. —— ae
Aquatic and Bog Plants,
Few, indeed, are aware of the amount of en
joyment to be deri ye of plants. Few florists have included them in ce va {rom the cultivation of this elass
their catalogues, so it has been impossible to seeure
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anything like a good collection without going to a considerable expense. Almost everyone has seen and admired our native Water or Pond Lily (Vymphza odorata,) and inhaled its matchless perfume, but we doubt if flower lovers in general are aware that there are many other species with flowers running through the different shades of blue, red and yellow, and grand in flower and foliage beyond anything they haveimagined. Water Llilies are so easily grown andflower so profusely that every- body should grow them. Those living near lakes, ponds or still streams with muddy bottoms, can grow them there, and the hardy sorts will increase from year to year; but they can also be grownin the yard; in fountain basins (provided the fountain is not allowed to play too ofven,) in tubs made by sawing kerosene or pickle barrels, or hogsheads, in two, or in artificial pools made of stone, brick orcement. The cheapest planis to use the tubs. After cleaning them thoroughly fill one half or two thirds full of soil. This may be either good, rich loam and the best decayed stable or cow manure in equai parts, or rich mud or muck; set the tubs in the warmest part of the yard where they will receive all the sun possible, plant the roots and fill up with water. They will require nofurther attention ex- cept to replace the water as it evaporates. In the fall remove the tubs to the cellar. A most beautiful effect can be produced by sinking the tubs to the rims in the ground in a group, and then form a back-ground by planting Arums, Alocasias, Bananas, Cannas, Callas, Colocasias, Caladiums, Ferns, Tris, Marantas., ete. Such plants also flourish wonderfully on the moist margins of lakes and streams, Of course many other plants like Bamboos, Grasses, etc., and such plants as Begonias, Palms, Spanish Dagger, etc., growing in pots or tubs, may be set among them. The above cut conveys a faint idea of what can be accomplished in this direction.
Nympheas, or Water Lilies,
This genus is represented in some of the lakes and ponds of the North and South by the lovely White Water or Pond Lily. But there are a number of other species, natives of both temperate and tropical climates, producing flowers aud foliage of the greatest magnificance. Some are tender at the North and must be wintered in the cellar, but others are perfectly hardy in the same sense that the common Water Lily is hardy, that is, when its roots arein the soil beneath the water where the frost cannot reach them. But at pres- ent these sorts are held at prices far above the reach of any but the wealthy; but we hope to soon be able to put them all within the reach of the humblestcultivator of flowers, as we have put
a few in this catalogue.
Nymphzea Zanzibarenis azurea—We heartily wish we could impress 1pon every one just how beautiful this wonderful African Water Lily is. Its rapidity of growth and profusion of bloom is simply marvelous. The first of July weplanted a tiny tuber no larger than a buck-shot, and in less than one month it commenced blooming, and every day since it has had from one to three flowers. These, when they first open, are of the deepest, rich azure blue, but in a day or two begin to fade to a delicate shade of blue exactly like that of Plambago Capensis. The yellow stamens are also tipped with blue, and the most delightful Opoponax-like odor is given off. They open at 7 a. m. and remain open longer each day, the last two or three days remaining open until about 4p. m. The leaves are a rich shining green, with serrated edges, and covered with brown spots. In rich mud, whereitaroots ean run at will, it will cover a space 30 feetin diameter with its leaves, which will be twofeet in diameter and the flowers twelve inches across Of coursein a tub both leaves and flowers will be smaller. It will grow and bloom perfectly in an ordinary tub (blooming constantly until frosty weather); but would give far greater satisfaction in a tub made by sawing a hogshead in two. It shouldbe planted in all the lakes in the South, but should never be put into deep water while dormant. Start it well in & pot or tub, first. When received at the North it can be put into any pot or dish of soil, in whieh an Inch or two of water can be kept on the surface; and when the weather becomes warm set in a tub in the yard. This Water Lily has never before been offered at Jess than $5.00 per root. At the price we offer it we hope everybody who sees this catalogue will send for one. Price of fine roots, by mail, 50e. each, 3 for $1.25.
Nymphia flava—A genuine Water Lily, native of Florida and not found in any other part of the world. Its leaves and flowers are u little smaller than those ofthe common Water Lily. Leaves beautifully variegated with brown; flowers bright golden yellow and deliciously scented, something like Locust-tree blossoms, but more delicate. It is perfectly hardy at the North, but should have as
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warm a position as possible during the summer. We are glad to offer it to our customers at a much lower price than it has ever before been offered. Price 30c. each, 3 for 75c., 12 for $2.75.
Nymphza odorata—Our native Water. or Pond Lily, the praises of which can never be too highly sung. Its lovely white and deliciously fragrant flowers appear at an advantage beside the most costly exotics. Can be successfully grown in a tub, and wintered in the cellar. Or it can be naturalized in a pond. or slow running stream having a muddy bottom. Don't tie it to a stone and sink it, as reeommended by many, but push the root carefully into the mud, after which it will take care of itself. Where the mud is very rich it will produce flowers six inches, and leaves thirteen inches across. Extra fine roots, 25c. each, 3 for 65c., 12 for $2.50.
Nymphza odorata minor—A dwarf variety of the above, poss:ssing the same qualities of hardiness and fragrance, but producing flowers only one and ahalf or two inches across, white, tinted with pink on the outside. The leaves are also correspondingly small. One of the most perfect little gems imaginable. Price 30c. each, 3 for 80c., 12 for $3.00.
Lotus, or Nelumbium.
This class of Water Lilies is strikingly different from those just described. The greater part of the leaves, and the immense flowers are borne high above the water, presenting a most striking and tropical appearar-ce. The flowers are followed by large and most cveious seed pods resembling the ‘‘rose’’ or “‘sprink!] »’’ of awatering pot, containing large acorn- like seeds, the ends of which show through the holes. The seed germinate most readily if a hole is filed through the sheli to the kernel], but not into it. The plants must have a heavy soil. as they will not thrive in one of alight, peaty nature. If the soil is prepared. a quantity of clay mixed with it will give it the required heaviness.
Egyptian Letus (Nelumbium speciosum.)— The wonderful ‘‘Sacred Lotus,’’ so famed in prose and poetry. One of the most tropical appearing plants in cultivation, but equally as hardy as our common Water Lily, though coming from a tropical region. In rich soil it will produce leaves thirty inches across on foot stalks five to six feet in length. and flower stalks five to seven feet tall. The first SS tae eres. day the flowers appear like gigantic tea rose buds, of a bright rose color. The second day they open like an immense Tulip, the base of the petals being creamy white, most beautifully and delicately sha- ded off toward the end into bright pink. They are delightfully fragrant, and in the last stages of their SAN development measure from ten to thirteen inches from tip to tip of petals al Nine years ago a single root was plantedin a se -luded -orner of a mill pond in New Jersey, where the water was from onetot.o feet deep. Now it covers from three quarters of anjacre to an acre, asolid mass, the leaves standing from three to six feet above the water, completely hiding the tallest man from view when walking through the mass of foliage. In August 500 of the beautifully shaded pink flowerscan beseen openat onetime. It grows read- ily and rapidly from the seed, and blooms finely in a tub: but the larger the tub the better the results. Price of fresh seed 20c. per pkt.
American CLotus—(Nelumbium luteum.) A native of this country but extremely rare. It is perfectly hardy and flourishes under the same : conditions as the Egyptian Lotus, from which it hardly differs except in the color of the flowers, being a rich sulphur yellow, «s large as a quart bowl - and having a strong fragrance entirely unlike thatofa Nymphwa. Alarge = patch ofthem, with hundreds of buds and fiowers, is a sight never to be for-
gotten. Price of fresh seed 15c. per pkt.
AMERICAN LOTUS.
Do not fail to add 1c. to your orderand have it packed in a liberal] quantity of Spanish Moss Not only is it beautiful for decorative work, but plants carry much better packed in it —
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The Water Hyacinth.
(Pichhornia [Pontederia] crassipes major.)
One of the most remarkably curious and beautiful plants we have ever grown. Instead of growing in soil it floats in the water which it is enabled to do by means of its curiously inflated leaf stalks, which resemble bladders, or balloons, filled with air. A large mass of feathery blue roots grow downward, their ends entering the soil. It forms a lovely rosette of its curious, shining green leaves, and throws up spikes of the most exquisite flowers imaginable, resembling, in form, a spike of Hyacinth bloom, but as beautiful as many of the choicest and most costly Orchids. Each flower is as large, or larger, than a silver dollar, and has six petals, instead of five as shown in the cut; color a beautiful, soft lilac-rose, sparkling as if covered with diamond dust. The upper petal, which is the largest, has a large metallic biue blotch in the center, and in the center of that a small, deep, golden yellow spot. Can be grown in the open air in summer and in the window in winter, in anything which will hold water. The most beautiful effect is produced by using a glass vessel of some sort, with shells and white sand so arranged in the bottom as to con- ceal a small amount of soil. It created a great sensation in Europe, where it has re- ceived unstinted praise, and cannot fail to delight everybody who givesit atrial. Fine plants 20c. each.
Water Lettuce.
(Pistia Stratiotes.)
A Florida plant of the greatest beauty, and grows in just the same manner as the Water Hyacinth. Itforms a rosette about six inches across, composed of the most exquisite leaves, which are ribbed and feel and look as if cut out of greenish-yellow velvet, sprinkled with diamond dust. Its beauty can beappre- ciated only by being seen. Price 15c. each.
The Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce make most beautiful companions, and we will send one plant of each for only 8c.
Water Poppy.
(Limnocharis Humboladtii. )
A charming and easily cultivated plant, with small, oval, floating leaves; and flowers of a bright lemon color, with black stamens, standing a few inches out of the water und WATER HY ACIN TES. produced freely all summer. Easily grown in
a tub, or any shallow water; must be wintered away from frost. Price 15c. each.
Water Shield.
(Brasenia peltata.)
A lovely little native plant, perfectly hardy and very useful for growing in aquariums, and for lorming edgings around aquatic gardens. Its small floating leaves are just the shape of a shield, and the whole plant, except the surface of its leaves, is completely coated with a gelatinous, viscid exudation. Price 10e each.
Golden Club.
(Orontium aquaticum.)
A native plant perfectly hardy at the North, but well worthy of being grown extensively as a pot plant on account of the great beauty of its leaves, and curious yellow spadix and elub-shaped scape. The leaves are about a foot long, very broad and of a deep, rich, velvety, black-green, equally as beautiful as any Begonia in cultivation; and if water is scooped up in the leaves it appears exuctly like quicksilver. Flourisher equally well in very moist soil, or in shallow water. Price 15¢ each.
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Arrow Arum, or Peltandra Virgincia.
Another native and perfectly hardy plant well worthy of cultivation, either as a pot plant or on the banks of the aquatic garden; will grow either in or out of the water. The plant looks exactly like a dwarf Calla Lily, growing but afoot, or little more, tall. Bears a curious flower something like a Calla, but not as beautiful. An extremely neat and pleasing plant. Price 15c. each.
Pickerel Weed, or Pontederia Cordata.
An interesting plant for shallow water. Grows two or three feet tall, in the form of a Calla Lily, with heart-shaped leaves and spikes of beautiful blue and yellow flowers which are produced all Summer. Perfectly hardy. Price 15c. each.
Limnanthemum Trachyspermum.
A Southern plant with leaves strikingly like a Water Lily, but of a yellowish color, with darker veins, and curiously rough and pitted beneath. Its flowers, which are produced freely all summer, are curiously borne on the same stem which bears the leaves. Will grow in either deep or shallow water. and is a charming plant for the aquarium. Price 10c. each.
*“Venus’ Fly Trap, or Dionea Muscipula.
Our cut gives a good idea of this most strange of all strange and curious plants. As shown, its leaves are furnished at the ends with a curious trap-like arrangement, the inner surface of which is coy- ered with hair-like sensitive organs so that the instant an insect lights upon them they instantly close and he is held a prisoner until dead. It is one of the so-called ‘‘carnivorous plants,” which are believed
VENUS’ FLY TRAP.
to feed upon the insects they capture. Itisa highly interesting ful white fiowers. Is easily cultivated as a window plant if give always stand in the Saucer; if also likes plenty inthe world. Price 20c. each, 3 for 50c.
plant, and produces a spike of beauti- en an abundance of water. which should of sun. Itis extremely rare, Yeing found in but one place
Pitcher Plants, or Sarracenias.
A highly ornamental and interesting class of plants belonging to the end flourishing under the same conditions. Theyalllikea peat, or bog so
Same order as the Fly Trap, They have hollow pitcher or trumpet-shaped leaves, lined with hairs which
il, and to be kept very moist, point downward, so after an
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insect once enters he can never make his way out, but is drowned in the water which the pitchers con- tain. Their large yellow or purple flowers are also highly ornamental and odd. e
*Sarracenia flava, or Trampets—This isthe largest of all, its erect, trumpet-shaped leaves frequently growing three feet tall. They are yellowish green, with a curious, over-arching hood retic- ulated with purple veins. Flowers yellow and very large, four to five inches across. Price, 20c. each, 3 for 50c.
*Sarracenia rubra. A small growing species, with more slender trumpets of a reddish color and prettily veined. Particularly neat when grown several in a pot together. Flowers crimson pur- ple. 20c. each, 3 for 50c.
Sarracenia variolaris—PDitchers from twelve to eighteen inches high, and very curiously hooded at the top, these hoods being beautifully spotted with white and reticulated with purple veins within. Flowers yellow and two inches wide. A very ornamental sort, and one of the very best. Price 15c. each, 3 for 40c. 4
Caladium Esculentum.
This grand foliage plant is as easy to grow as a potato and will flourish anywhere, in or out of water, but thrives best on very rich, moist soil, and in such a position will grow from four to six feet
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. tall, and prodnce leaves three feet long by two feet broad. Itwill attain this sizeeven in ordinary garden soil if made very rich. The bulbs are kept over winter dry like potatoes. Price 15c. each, 3for 40e. Very large bulbs, 25c. each, 3 for 65c.
Cacti and Agaves.
These plants are becoming more popular every year. They require so little attention, stand so much neglect and present such an odd and striking appearance that it is no wonder they are coming so much into favor. They form most desirable ornaments for the lawn, and can be wintered in the cellar if the earth they are growing in is allowed to become quite dry. Thetwo species of Agave which we offer are entirely distinct from the common “Century Plant.”
Opuntia valgaris—A low spreading sort, perfectly hardy if given a dry situation. In sum- mer completely covered with gorgeous, golden yellow flowers as large over as a tea-cup, followed by emall, pear-shaped fruits. 5c. each, 3for 40c.
Opuntia Tuna—An upright grower, covered with strong, yellowspines. Flowers large, yellow, often with a tinge of wine color. Fruit makes splendid jelly and preserves. 20c each, 3 for 50c.
*Orders for plants marked with a* will be booked, and the plants mailed about April Ist, or as goon after as possible.
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Opuntia Fiscus=-Indica—The true Indian Fig Cactus. Jone very large nies ee Bi hin
without a spine. Forming a majestic plant of eae and striking appearance. owers y
i fruits. 30c. each, 3 for 80c. Pee ie ek South Florida BEGET CETL Vere of great beauty. Flowers straw eolored, rich and creamy, and five or six inches in diameter. Very desirable. 20c. each, 3 for 50c.
Cereus Variabilis—Another South Floridasort, but a day bloomer. Flowers white and of great beauty. Stems from three to six-sided, spines few, but very stout and long. 25c. each.
Cereus triangu- faris—One of the hand- somest of allthe night- blooming Cereus: flow- ers white and straw col- ored, 8 inches across. Stems three-sided and almost spineless. Very rarein the North. 30¢c.
OPUNTIA VULGARIS. each. AGAVE.
Pereskia aculeata—A climbing Cactus with true leaves, much like lemon leaves. but more fleshy, with stout spines at the base of each Jeaf. Bears in the greatest profusion the most exquisite single white flowers resembling wild roses, and of almost over-powering fragrance. Almost unknown at the North, except as a stock on which to graft the Lobster Cactus. 15c. each: 3 for 40c
Agave rigida—a handsome and striking plant; native of South Florida. Leaves tiff and very thorny; forming at length a short stem or trunk, after the manner of the Spanish Dagger. 20¢. each, 3 for 50c.
Agave rigida—var. Sisalana—The true Sisal Hemp, furnishing one of the most valuable Known fibres for rope, cordage, etc. Leaves very dark green, not yery thorny, and easy to handle.
25¢e. each: 3 for 60c. : Orchids and Air Plants.
A highly interesting class of plants growing on the branches and trunks of trees, instead of in soil. All they require is to be fastened onto a rough piece of wood, or bark, and be dipped into water fre quently. Very rustic and curious affairs can be formed by growing them on forked branches, minature stumps,ete. Most Orchids and greenish chocolate col- are very tender and must be grown in great heatand moisture, in specially con- structed glass houses; but the two species we offer will stand quite severe frosts and thrive anywhere that a Geranium will.
Epidendrum veno-
sum —Thisneatand beau- tiful Florida Orchid seems to be quite unknownatthe North, yet it is immensely superior in beauty to many a $5 species. Itis compos- ed of a mags of green bulbs and stiff, thick,waxy leaves. In summerit produceslong spikes of showy flowers an inch, or more, in diameter ORCHID. of beautiful shades of pink
Tillandsia utriculata, or Pine Apple Air Plant. ing resemblance, to a Pine Apple plant minus the fruit. In fall grown Specimens the leaves are two inches, or more, wide, two or three feet long, and beantifully recurved. This and the following species can be grown in a wire basket of moss, or be wired to a forked limb, and hung up by cords. AN they need is a little water poured into them occasionally. Price 20c. each. Extra fine, large plants, 80c. each.
or, changing with age to rich vellow and chocolate Can be grown on a block of wood, orin pots of peat, moss and charcoal mixed Price 20c. each Very fine clumps 35c. each Kpidendrum con- o pseu m—Another native sort, very hardy and pretty and grows under the same conditions. Does not have the sreen bulbs and both foliage and flowers are much smaller. Flowers sreenish purple and pro- duced in great profusion.
a good sized clamp in
full bloom presenting a very beautiful appearance Price l5e. each. Very fine clumps 25ec. each
One of the largest species, bearing a strik-
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Willandsia bracteata—Another large growing sort of great beauty. Leaves grayish green, with a purplish hue, and quite upright instead of recurved, giving it a very distinct appearance. Flower
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definite period. The longest and most perfect strands,
Ferns.
The airy gracefulness and beauty of Ferns are too well known to need comment trom us, body who cultivates flowers should grow Ferns, both in the garden and in the house.
perfection in moist, shady positions where many other plants utterly refuse to grow. Asoilcomposed of equal parts of loam and leaf mold, with a liberal addition of sand, suitsthemadmirably. Many ofthe following vari- eties are very rare and high priced at the North, or are not catalogued at all.
Asplenium ebeneum-—One of the most deli- cate and graceful of our native Ferns. Perfectly hardy every where, but beautiful for pot culture in the winter. Stalks purplish black and shining, fronds 6 to 18 inches tall and 1 to 3inches broad. 15c. each, 3 for 40¢.
Blechnum serrulatum—A very beartifal and stately Fern found in South Florida and the tropies. Fronds 1 to 3 feet tall and 6 to 9 inches broad. The new growth is of a rich wiue color, tarning green with age. Rare and choice. 15c. each, 3 for 40c.
Nephrolepsis exaltata—The beautiful Sword Fern of choice conservatory collections, often grown in wire baskets of damp moss and soil. In well grown specin 6n: the fronds attain a length of 6 or 7 feet, but only 1 to 3 inches wide, and like plumes arching over in every direction, in a most graceful manner. for hanging pots. 2c. each, 3 for 50e.
Osmunda cinnamomea, or Cinnamon Fern— A handsome species, hardy throughout the North. Fronds 2 to 3 feet tall and 6 to 8 inches broad. each, 3for40c. Large roots 20c. each, 3 for 50c.
Osmunda regalis—The Royal, or Flowerng Fern. Also hardy every where and one of the very best of the large hardy Ferns. [Fronds from 2 to 6 feet tall and one foot or more broad, 25c. each.
Very fine Rare and high priced at the North.
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stalk and bracts brilliant crimson and flowers purple, making a very showy appearance and remaining beautiful for weeks. Price 20c. each. Extra fine, large plants 30c. each.
These two Air Plants make most valuable and unigue hanging plants for the window, enduring & low temperature (though but lit- tle aetval frost). We will mail one of each for 35¢., or one of each extra large size for 5c.
Spanish. or Florida Voss ( Tillandsia usneoides.)—The long, graceful, silvery gray festoons of this beautiful Air Plant—erroneous- iy called a moss—hang like long streamers from the limbs of the trees, producing aninde- seribably beautiful effect as it waves back and In the North it can be used with the most charming effect for draping over picture frames, and rustic work, in drawing rooms, and for decorating Christ- nas trees and booths church fairs, ete. It remains freshand beautifulfor months, and if oceasionally taken down and thoroughly wet will remain fresh and growing for an in-
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Polypodium aureum—aA noble Fern with large glaucous fronds. Is best grown artificially in pots of moss, soil and rotten wood mixed. Very choice. 2c. each. :
Polypodium incanum—A half-hardy species growing in dense masses on thebark of oaks, hickories, etc., its fronds curling up in a dry time like the Resurrection Plant of Mexico, and opening whenever it rains. It is best grown on top of a pot of soil, as then the frondsremain expanded longer. The fronds are only from 2 to 4 inches long and 1 to 1% inches broad, just the thingfor the background of a button hole bouquet. 15c.each. Large clumps 25c. Magnificent, large masses, by express, 7ic.
Polypodium pectinatum—A South Florida Fern of great beauty, somewhat resembling the Sword Fern. Fronds 1 to 3 feet tall, and 2 to 6inches broad. Very choice, 20c. each, 3 for 0c.
Polypodium Phyllitiaes — The Hart’: Tongue Fern of Sonth Florida and Tropical America. It has straight, undivided, lanceolate fronds of the richest, darkest green; very striking and unique. Itis best grown in a mixture of rotten wood, soil and moss. Very rare. 5c.
Woodwardia augustifolia—A handsome native Fern, perfectly hardy everywhere. 1l5e- each, 3 for 30c.
Palms.
For ornamental and decorative purposes few plants can equal the grand and stately Palms. They succeed finely as pot plants in living rooms, but the high prices at which they are usually held pre- vents them being universally grown. We are happy to be able to offer the following collection of de- sirable and easily managed sorts at prices which will put them within the reach of all. In potting Palms the soil should be packed about the roots very firmly and rather small pots used, shifting to larger sizes only when the pots become filled with roots.
Latania Borbonica—tThe Chinese Fan-Palm from which the palm-leaf fans of commerce are made. Themost popular Palm in cultivation for decorative work; stands neglect well, and also a considerable amount of cold. If grown in partial shade while young the leaves will be of a richer, darker green. Price 25c. each.
Oreodoxa regia, the Royal Palm. One of the grandest of the pinnate-leaved Palms, of the most graceful outline, and a great favorite. Stands light frosts unharmed. Price 25¢ each.
Phenix dactylifera, the true Date Palm. Another beaatifal pinnate-leaved Palm, and very hardy. Very stately and decorative. Price 25e each.
Rhapidophyllum Hystrix, or Needle Palm. One of the most hardy and at the same time most beautiful Palms in cultivation. Its fan-shaped leaves are dark, shining green above, and a most beautiful silvery gray beneath. Very hardy, standing severe freezing Extremely high priced in European catalogues. Price 20c. each. PALM. Extra large and fine, 40c. each.
Sabal Adansonii—A dwarf Fan Palm of wasl10° Fahr. The graceful flower stem rises Price lic. each. Extra fine and large, 30c. each.
great beauty, resisting severe cold unharmed, even as lo high above the leaves, sometimes 6 or 7 feet tall.
Sabai Palmetto—The Historical Cabba
A very ornamental Fan Palm, and wen the each.
ge Palm of the South, equally as hardy as S. Adansonii. plant becomes old the leaves are of great size. Price 0c. Serenoa serrulata, or Saw,Palm. Le
aves bright green and ci i ine lik er tec shtg circular in outline like a fan. Leaf
A very desirable pot Palm. Price 20c. each.
Palm Leaves for Church Decoration on Palm-Sunday.
For this purpose we can send very beautiful Palm we will send a nice collection by mail; for $2 a much ] cent collection. By express, at purchaser’s expense, above prices; and for $5 we will send, by express, e ing whole tops of small Palm trees, strongly advise having all collections
-leaves of assorted sizes and varieties. For $1 arger and finer collection; and for $8 a magnifi- we will send much larger and finer collections atthe nough to decorate a chureh magnificently, which can be placed in pots to re :
sent by express, for not only can we
includ- semble growing plants. We send much larger collections
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for the money, but they will be received in much better condition, and by a few members clubbing to- gether the expense to each will be slight. As soon as received they should be unpacked and placed in water in a cool, dark place. All orders for Palm-leaves must be in our office by March 10th.
Amaryllis Family.
We wish to call special attention to our collection of this class of magnificent flowering bulbs, not that the collection is complete by any means, but never before have such beautiful and desirable sorts been catalogued at such extremely low prices. Not more than one of the Crinums we offer can be ob- tained anywhere in the North, and they would be catalogued there at anywhere from $5 to $25 each.
Amaryllis equestre—One of the most beautiful species in culti- vation. As shown in the cut, the flowers open out very flat, and are- nodding, instead of beingin the form ofmost Amaryllis. Flowers five, or more, inches across, bright, spark- ling orange-red, with a most beau- tiful green and white starin the cen- tre. The bulbs we offer are full grown, blooming size, and will bloom soon after being potted. Price 20c. each, 3 for 50.
Hymenocallis Caribbxreum —This exquisitely beautiful flower is becoming very popular at the North,where whole green-houses are being filled with it to foree for cut flowers. Unfortunately it has been erroneously stated in one or two popular works on plant culture that this bulb will not flourish out-
AMARYLLIS EQUESTRE. side of agreen-house. Thisisa great mistake for it is as easily grown as a potato, and will bloom magnificently after it has lain dry for weeks. The bulb attains the size ofa quart measure, and throws up one, two, or more stout stalks ata time, each bearing an umbel of from 6 to 25 of the loveliest flowers imaginable. The cut shows the appear- ance of one of the individual flowers, which are pure white, airy and fragile appearing and deliciously sweet scent- ed. In the centre of each flower is a beautiful crown, or saucer, resembling tissue paper. They may be grown in the open ground, pulled up in the fall and kept dry over winter the same as Gladiolus, ete., or be grown in pots and water withheld when they evince a desire to rest. Too large pots should not be used, as they bloom best when pot-bound. By having several bulbs on hand, and planting them out at intervals of two or three weeks, an almost unbroken succession of bloom can be kept up. Price of strong, blooming bulbs, 25c. each, 3 for 60c., 6 for $1.10, 12 for $2.
The Hymenocallis is in bloom and I am very happily disappointed after the description given of it in a work I have on plant culture. It is certainly a most desirable bulb, its curious bleom and such fragrance cannot be beat. I think it will be the means of selling many others. —Mrs. L. Langlois, Waukesha, Wis.
Crinum Americanum—Anevergreen species and of the easiest culture; is best grown asa pot plant and can be wintered in the cellarif the soil iskept nearly dry. Like most Amaryllis the Crinums bloom best when somewhat pot-bound. Its large white, exquisitely fragrant, lily-like HYMENOCALLIS CARIBBAUM.
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flowers are produced in an umbel, as shown in the cut, and feo on a ya mL; i eS and far more beautiful than many of the high priced Amaryllis, and is cultivation blooms ati
i Our atock is very large, 50 we are able to offer blooming size bulbs at the extremely low Sra ae price of 20c. each, 3 for 50c., 6 for We., 12 for $1.75.
Crinum Kirkii (?)—This mag- nificent bulb frequently attains the size of a child’s head, and produces flowers of the greatest beauty. Its leaves are wavy-edged and radiate in the form ofarosette. Usually two flow- er stalks, each two or more feet tall, and of a dark purplish color, are sent up at the same time, each bearing & large umbel, consisting of a dozen, or more, large, lily-like flowers of the greatest beauty and fragrance. The petals are broad and pure white, with a deep reddish purple stripe down the centre of the outside of each and show- ing through faintly on the inside. A plant which will create @ sensation anywhere when in bloom. Balbs weighing from one to two pounds 50c. each, two tolour pounds Sc. Largest size, by express, $).0 each.
The immense bulb of Crinum Kirkit (?)came to hand Saturday afternoon, was planted Monda; moraoing and the next Saturday was io fall bloom. I go out a dozen times aday to worsbip it, for it is the loveliest thing I ever dreamed of and is the wonder of the entire neighborhood.—Mrs. J. L. Pike, North Carmel, Maine.
Crinum fimbriatolum or Hulk and Wine Lily.—A grand sort almost
CRINUM AMERICANUM. aa beautifal astheabove, but its bulbs
do not grow as large and its strong
2rowing foliage is erect and sword shaped. Flowers in umbel-, very large and showy, three to four
inches in diameter, striped white and carmine and very fragrant. Fine blooming bulbs $e. each. Largest size 50c. each.
Crinum pedunculatum, or St. John's Lily. A king among Crinums, mature plants having a height of three to six feet, and a corresponding breadth of magnificent foliage. Much like a giant form of C. Americanum having the same kind of flowers, only larger and in an immense umbel of 20 to 30 or more, horne on a scape three or more feet tall. Flowers pure white, very fragrant and pro- duced at intervals throughout the year. Full sized bulbs are large and stump-like and can be sent by express only. Our stock is limited and has “ost us nearly as much as we charde. First size, by mail, 60c. each, second size, by mail =1.10 each. Very large blooming bulbs, by express only, $2.00 each. ;
Crinum pedunculatum has 18 thick heavy leaves, almost all of them a
yard long, and fills the bay window completely.—Mrs. Annie Craft, St. Joseph, Mo.
ExcCelsior Pearl 'Faberose. Everyone is not aware that the beautiful Tuberose js a member of the greatAmaryllis family. The cut gives a very good idea of a section of the long spikes of pure white, wax- like, double flowers which are of great beauty and fragrance. Early in the spring fill pots 144 or ¥% full of old, thoroughly decayed cow manure, packed — wie ees ee ihe ae soil, insert the bulbs so res ae tops will be just covered
shly ¥ position to sprout. They may be grown all summer in pots
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er turned out into a very rich spotin the border after the weather becomes thoroughly warm; but they must be abundantly supplied with water in dry times. Florida grown Tuberose bulbs aie famous
: the world over, being eagerly sought for ir the North and in England. Thelong seasons here give the bulbs & chance to mature, and they are therefore much more sure to bloom. The variety we offer is the Excelsior Pearl, the most desirable on account of its short stalks, and long spikes of large and very double flow- ers. Fine flowering bulbs 7c. each, 2 for 10c., 12 for 50c. Select bulbs of the largest size 10c. each, 2 for 1é¢., 12 for 75c.
CLIMBING PLANTS.
Some of the most beautiful creations of na- ture are wrought in vines. They beautify whatever they touch, be it the mansion of the wealthy or some dead and decaying mon- arch of the forest. Plant vines in abundance, their airy gracefulness and beauty will prove > a perpetual delight to all who behold them.
Ampelopsis quinquefolia, or Amer- ican Ivy.
One of the very best climbers,for any loca- tion, as itis not only beautiful, but of rapid growth, succeeding on any soil, rich or poor, wet or dry,and hardyin Canada. Its leaves turn brilliant crimson in the fall. Will cling to wood, stone or biick. Price 15¢. each, 2 for 25c.
Lonicera Sempervirens, or Red Coral Honeysuckle.
A handsome native climber, hardy every- where aud blooming a'most constantly, the flowers followed by very ornamental, red, cur- rant-likeberries. Flowers scarlet outside and yellow within; tube-shaped and very different from the Honeysuckles in common cultiva- EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBSROSE. tion. 15c. each, 2 for 2he.
Bignonia Capre olata, or Cross Vine.
A very beautiful evergreen vine, native of Florida and closely related to the Trumpet Creeper. Flowers orange red, very handsome and produced in February in the greatest profusion, and more sparingly at other seasons of the year. Leaves very dark green and glossy. A most beautiful plant when notin bloom. At the North it must be wintered in the bouse or cellar. Price 25c. each.
See Novelties for descriptions of different species of Ipomma, and other climbers.
Antigonon Leptopus, or Rosa de Montana.
A splendid tuberous-climbing pinnt from Central Mexico, deseribed by its discoverer as the most beautiful climber he had ever beheld. Its beautiful rose colored flowers are produced in racemes two feet long, and in such profusion as to give the resemblance of Roses at a distance; hence one of its
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acon names is Rosa de Montana, or Mountain Rose. In the North it should be wintered in the house or cellar, but in this State itis perfectly hardy, thriving wonderfully, and should be found in
every yard. Strong roots 20c. each, 3 for 50c.
Yellow Jessamine.
(Gelsemmium sempervirens. }
Doubtless almost everyone has either read or heard of the famous Southern Yel- low Jessainine, a flower spray of which is shown in the above cut. Tourists co inte ecstacies over it, and carefully press sprays ofthe exquisite blooms to carry to their Northern homes as mementoes
of a winter spent in “The Land of Flowers.” But it does not seem to be generally known that it is one of the easiest grown climbers in cultivation, succeeding in any soil, wet or dry, rich or poor, though, like all plants, fully appreciating and repaying good cultiva- tion. It is quick growing, has beautiful shining evergreen foliage, and for several weeks in the spring is completely covered with its beautiful golden-yel- low, exquisitely sweet scented, funnel-shaped flowers. A large vine in full bloomisa sight never to be for- gotten, and one beyond the power of pen to describe. North of Washington the vine should be laid on the ground in thefall and well covered with straw, ever- green boughs orrubbish. It maybe grown inalarge pot or box, trained on a trellis and wintered in the living-room or cellar, which would, perhaps, be the Dest plan at points far North where the winters are unusually severe. As a trellis plant for the window nothing can be more beautiful and desirable, as it blooms young and is ornamental at all times. A well grown specimen would create a sensation any- where. It is deserving of extensive cultivation, and we hope its dissemination will not cease until it is grown by everyone who loves beautiful flowers. With slight protection it has proved perfectly hardy
in IWVinois, and also in Philadelphia. Price of fine : . alanis, 20¢. apvae, 3 for 50c. ANTIGONON L EPTOPTS.
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: TRUMPET CREEPER.
Trumpet Creeper, or Tecoma Radicans.
For covering dead or live trees, old buildings or any unsightly object, we can heartily.recommend the Trumpet Creeper. It grows very rapidly, produces beautiful foliage and an abundance of lovely, bright orange, tubular flowers; clings to wood, stone or brick with a tenacity that defies the wildest tempest, and, best of all, is perfectiv hardy. A beautiful weeping tree can be made by planting it at the foot of a stout stake, six or eight feet hich, and as soon as it has run afew inehes above the top, pinching it off, causing it to form a dense, bushy head. The side shoots, from the ground up, must also be kept off, and attention paid to the head to see that itis well formed. By the time the stake has rotted away the stem will be large enough to support the head, which will be a perfect fountain of living green. and, added to this, for several weeks in mid-summer, whenit isin bloom, it will bea perfect blaze of glory. [tought to have a pla ein every yard intheland. Fine roots, 15c. each, 3 for 30c.
Bell-Flowered Clematis.
The two species of Clematis offered here have bell- shaped flowers instead of opening flat thesame as most common sorts. The roots are perfectly hardy, the top dying down to the ground every fall, coming up in the spring and growing 10to 20 feet each season, and bloom- ing inthe greatest profusion. Each year, as the roots become stronger, they make a greater growth and continually increase in value. The cuts convey some idea of their beauty.
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Clematis coccinea, intense rosy scarlet, very fine, 20c. each. :
Clematis crispa, fine deep blue, with a white border, and deliciously fragrant in which it differs from most sorts. 20c. each Di These two beautiful companions should always be
y) growing near together, and we will send one of each
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Fairy Lily, or Zephyranthes Treatie.
The great amaryllis family has given us many rare gems, but none that can surpass, if equal, in deli- eate beauty, purity and sweetness this fair Florida flower, most happily styled the Fairy Lily. The cut shows the appearance of the flowers, which are about three inches across, of dazzling whiteness, deliciously sweet scented ané borne on scapes about one foot in height. The bulbs are about the size of acorns, pro- # ducing slender, grass-like foliage, and from one to ¥ three perfect flowers at a time. As soon as potted ,;many of them will send up blooms at once, before " they produce any foliage, and many will continue to bloom at intervals throughout the entire season. For Easter decoration they are particularly appro- x \ priate and quite unsurpassed. Several should be planted in one pot, in any good, soil, regularly watered and given a sunny position. When they \ evince a disposition to rest, only enongch water may
be given to keep the soilfrom going dry. On no ac
countshould they be completely dried of. Perhaps the most satisfactory way to grow them is by plarting around the edges of pots containing large growing plants, such as Oleanders, Roses, Fuchsias, etc. In sucha position they will fourish and bloom for years, the roots of the large plants serving to keep the soii sweet and friable.
CLEMATIS CRISPA.
Price of strong flowering |yulbs, 7c. each, 2for 12c., 6 for 35c., 12 ror 50c., X for $1.75. Anyone, even children, can readily form clubs for this charm- ing flower, thus securing their own bulbs free.
The Pink Fairy Lily or Zephyrantkes Rosea—a very distinctive form with the most beau- tiful clear rosy pink fiowers. Its fo- liage and bulbs are much larger than the White, and it is a most profuse bloomer. Jt can be grown as a pot plant the year round, or planted in the open ground in the spring, and winteredin the cellar in a box ofsoil. Fine blooming bulbs 10c. each. 3 ior 26c.12for7ie. See cut, page 4.
Special Offer. This and the white form a most charming con- trast, and we will send one bulb of eaeh for 15c., or 3 of each for 35c.
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NOVELTIES OF DECIDED MERIT.
The plants and seeds included under this head are of the most decided merit, having been thor- eughly tested, both here and at the North, so that their culture is no longer experimental. We call attention to our prices for these Novelties, which are lower in many cases than is charged for the most eommon stoek.
Fire-on-the-Mountain.
(Euphorbia heterophylla.)
This splendid half-hardy annual, native of Mexico and South Florida, is undoubtedly one of the very finest acquisitions that has been introducedfor years, and we predictfor itan immense popularity- The plants grow 3 or 4 feet tall, very branching, with very deep green and glossy fiddle-shaped leaves.
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WHITE FAIRY LILY.
The leaves are at first all green, but about mid-summer flower heads appear at theend ofevery branch, and the bases of all the leaves surrounding these heads are of the most brilliant vermillion-searlet, so that the whole plant is a perfect blaze of color entirely unlike anything else we know of. The effect of & mass, or bed, of these plants is simply indescribable, and the display is kept up untilfrost. Itis also @ grand pot plant for house culture, seeds sown in early summer making plants that will continue to bear their showy scarlet and green leaves all winter. South of the latitude of New York theseeds may
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be sown in the open ground in May, but farther north it is best to start the seeds early in the house, for the earlier they are started the sooner will the colored leaves Bae After danger of frost is past plant ont in beds of good soil. Introduced at the N orth last year at 25c. per pkt. Our price of seeds, 10c. per pkt. See ‘‘Snow-on-the-Mountain,” next page.
i Canna Flaccida.
While flower lovers all over the coun- try have been going wild over Canna Ehemanii and subsequent introduc- tions, willingly paying $1 or more for a small root of the same, they little dreamed fair Florida could boast of a native Canna with flowers solargeand lovely that no Canna in cultivation can compare with it in delicate beanu- ty. Its blooms vary from a rich gol- den yellow to a pale straw color, are over two inches in diameter the nar- rowest way and five or more inches the widest way. The petals are very delicate, with edges beautifully crimp- ed, the blossoms resembling the Iris flower in shape and appearance more thanaCanna. The plant is dwarf in height—from two tofour feet—but grows vigorously and blooms pro- fusely allsummer. Itwill prove espe- cially valuable as a foreground in groups and beds of tall crowing Can- nas, Ricinus,etce. It is grown with the greatest ease and seems content in auy soil, but willamply repay liberal treatment. The roots should be win- tered in a box of moist earth in the cellar. We feel assured that it will be come vyery popular wherever intro- duced. Fine roots, which will bloom this season, 15c. each, 2 for 25e.
“TheCanna Flaccida sent up bloom stalks, but the grasshoppers only left one bud that came out perfeet; but it
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would be a treasure for any one.”"— Mrs. Annie Craft, St. Joseph, Mo.
Marigold, Dahlia-Flowered.
A grand Marigold of the African type, growing 2 or 3 feet high, strong and robust, like a Dahlia, and proda- cing enormous double blossoms, in size and shape resembling the finest Dah- lias. The blossoms will average 10 PINKO Tae tee inehes in circumference, and are of va- rious colors, from orange to fine ca-
Coontie, or Zamia Integrifolia,
Tt gives us genuine pleasure to be ableto offer thi iki i f 1s Strikingly beautiful is a native of the extreme southern part of this State. a Saher but is neither, and is of extreme stateliness and beauty.
d interesting Cycad, which Tt is something between a Palm and a Fern, The leaves are pinnate and Palm-like, but
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eoiled in the bud like Ferns. The beautiful and interesting flower head is like a pine-cone in shape, ap- pearing as if stamped out of rich maroon velvet. When the seed-head is ripe it bursts and exhibits its glossy rich yellow seeds, which change to red and are about the sizeof acorns. The rootis not unlike a sweet potato or brown beet and admits of trans- location and dry shipment, reviving upon being potted. It makes a most beautiful pot plant, strongly resembling the high-priced Sago Palm (Cycas revolut«). Tm Europe the Coontie is so rare and highly prized as to be catalogued at from $10 to $15each. Price 25e.each. Extra fine roots, 35c.
Verbena Odorata.
This lovely Verbena possesses three great points of merit over other varieties, and they are such im- portant ones that it will become anecessity to every garden. First, it is so hardy, seed can besowninthe opep ground early in the spring where they will quickly germinate, grow rapidly,andin afew weeks be in bloom, and give a great profusion of beautiful blossoms all summer. No garden flover is easier
ZAMIA OR, COONTIE. grown, for it is as sure to thrive as a Poppy or pig
weed. Second, the blossoms instead of being in
elusters like other sorts, run up into spikes, usually 3 or 4 inches long. Third, it is very sweet
scented. We have probably said enough to make every one want it, but we have yet to say that the
flower is pure white, that the plant is short jointed and dwarf, not covering nearly as much ground as
other sorts, and it is a perfect mass of bloom allsummmer. Also, that it always comes perfectly true from seed. Let every one possess themselves of it. Per pkt., lc.
Snow-on-the-Mountain.
(£Zuphorbia Variegata.)
This plant is not new, butitis very desirable andis not as frequently seen incultivation as it should be. It produces large heads of green leaves bordered with fine white, presenting a striking and beau- tiful appearance. Grows from 18 inches to 2 feet tall. Price 10c. per pkt.
A most beautiful and striking effect can be produced by planting a bed of Fire-on-the-Mountain which grows from 3 to 4 feet tall, and edving it with Snow-on-the-Mountain which grows only 18inches to 2 feet tall. For this purpose we will send one pkt. of each for l5c.
Datura, Sweet Nightingale.
A grand evening flower, opening al out sunsetand lasting unt'l noon the nextday. Flowers, } ure white, 9 inches long, and 5 or 6 inches wide * at the top. Its delicious fragrance fills the evening air and can be detect- ed along distance. Itis a free bloomer, producing one or more fiowers every evening allsummer. Seed can besown inthe ground or started in pots. Per pkt., 10c.
Phacelia Campanularia.
A lovely annual, which when sown in the ground May ist, will be- gin blooming the Ist of June, and continue all summer in great profu- sion. The blossoms are of a most lovely shade of blue, cup-shaped, erect. Plants commence blooming when only a few inches high, and continne to increase in numbers as the plant grows on, branching and SNOW-ON-THE-MOUNTAIN. attaining a height of 15inches. It will please all whoseeit. Per pkt., 10c. k
Marigold Pygmae.
Plants commence to bloom very soon after they are above ground, and when only 2 or 3 inches high, and gracually spread out and grow a little taller till they reach the height of 9 or 10 inches, and are one unbroken solid row of flowers and foliage. They are completely covered with bloom all the
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+ime, and for borders and | e«dding they are superb. ‘The fiowers are light velvety brown, petals beau-
tifolly bordered with bright yellow. It is a valuable novelty. Per pkKt.. 5c. Evening Primrose. (@nothera Sinuata.)
The Evening Primroses are a very beautiful class of annuals, but none of them more so than this ebarming Florida species. Itgrows much taller than the other varieties. which will make it invaluable
EVENING PRIMROSE.
for the centres of beds of night-blooming flowers. Its flowers are a rich golden yellow, and very sweet. opening about + p. m. and remaining open until late the next day. Plants very branching and flowere produced in the greatest profusion. Seeds 5c. per pkt.
Poppies.
Between the Poppies of to-day and those of our grandmothers there is a vast difference. they having been brought up to such a standard of perfection as to be hardly recognized. The four erane varieties here offered areof the dwarf Carnation-flowered type, and blcom two weeks earlier than Snow- drift or any other double Poppy. They are dwarf, compact growers, standing well up and produeing flowers of enormous size and beautiful shape, perfectly double, with remarkably pure colors.
Angel of Horm, pure milk white; elegant. Per pkt.,’10c.
Angel of Noonday, cherry red; very bright. Per pkt., 10c.
Angel of Evening, bright rose; lovely pure color. Per pkt., 10e.
Angel of Midnight, black, a noveland beautiful color: plant grows a little @ littlelater than the other three. Per pkt., 10c.
Special Offer.—That all can afford to plant these elegant P of the four sorts for 20c.
Vegetable Sponge or Poor Man’s Dish Rag.
(Luffa acutangula.)
taller and bloome
oppies we will send one paper eaek
Im this wonderful plant we believe we are offering our patrons one of the most unique and remark- able novelties ever introduced to flower-lovers. Whoever dreamed of planting seeds and harvesting a erop of dish cloths? ‘Theidea seems ludicrous, but it is as easy and as certain asa crop of cucumbers The plant is a beautiful vine, of very rapid growth, producing large leaves, from five to seven angled, and golden yellow flowers, about the size of a silver dollar, borne in such profusion as to completely eover the plant. For summer houses, covering old fences, unsightly object
S, OF anywhere that a quick and dense shade is desired it is unsurpassed. But its greatest wonder and usefulness lies in its trai
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which are freely produced and vary in size from a large cucumber up to two and three feet in length and eight to ten inches in circumference. When ripe the skin easily peels off, revealing the inside, a beautiful net-work of interwoven fibers, a veritable vegetable sponge, and for scouring purposes rival- ling the famous ‘iron dish-cloths.’’ Large quantities of them are imported from the tropics and offered for sale in the drug stores, under the name of Loofah, being considered an indispensible adjunct to every well regulated bath room. But their usefuiness does not end here; they make most excellent holders to use about the stove, mats on which to set hotutensils, faney brush broom holders and work baskets, holders for dried grasses and everlastings, slipper cases, card receivers, excellent and service- able flesh brushes, inner soles, and a legion of other decorative and useful articles, the number being limited only by the ingenuity of the operator. Even bonnets and hats are made from them. In the West Indies a small basket was made and sent to the Queen as a Jubilee present, and was shown in St. James Palace. Those versed in the mysteries of ‘fancy work”’ and ‘decorative art’’ can fashion from them a marvelous array of holiday gifts. By the use of bleaching and fancy dyes we cannot conceive where their utility would end. Fresh seed, of our own raising, 5c. per pkt.
Balsam Preferred.
A lovely new Balsam with flowers very large, double and perfect, white tinted with delicate lav- ender. This tint is so delicate and shadow-like that it looks as though it was reflected on the flower from something else. The plantis of stout growth, with only a few branches, and the leaves are so small and few that the blossoms show to great advantage. ‘The stems being at all times crowded with flowers, they are really like immense spikes of bloom. Seeds 5c. per pkt.
Ipomeas.
This class of beautiful and useful climbers is closely related to the Morning Glory, but much more beautiful and superiorin every way. Some are annuals, crowing from the seed each season, while others are perennials and may be grown from cuttings,
Ipomoea gracilis or New Star Jpomea. —The cut of this little jewel is no exaggera- tion whatever. The flowers are nearly an inch across, of a bright crimson-scarlet color with a large orange-colored star in the cen- tre, andremain openall day. They are borne on long, forked racemes which stand well out from the foliage, and in such profusion as to entirely cover the vine, appearing almost as if a red blanket were thrown over it. The vines branch and climb to a height of 15 or 20 feet, covering a large space, beginning to bloom in Jone and continuing until frost. For forming screens, covering trellises, arbors, fences, etc., it beats anything we have ever seen. Introduced at the North last year at 25c. per pkt. Our price of seeds 10c. per pkt. See cut next page.
Ipomea sinuata, or Noon Glory.—l\t is impossible for pen to describe the grace and beauty of this vine and its foliage. The vines are slender and exceedingly graceful, covered their entirelength with leaves which are as exquisite as lace-work. They are deeply cleft all around, much like the Skele- ton-leaved Geranium but more beautiful, and with the stems and branches completely covered with fine hairs. “‘It reminds me constantly of a lace searf thrown over a lady's shoulders” writes a gentle- man who has a wood-pile and shed completely covered with it. It is covered with small, bell-shaped flowers, pure white, with a purple throat, which remain open all day. It can be grown from the seed each season, or the plant wintered over becoming more and more beautiful with age. The see is must besoaked until they swell,andit would bebest tostart the plants early in the house. Seeds 5c. per pkt.
Ipom@a pandurata —/Hardy, Tuberous-rooted Ipom@a. When we introduced this magnifi- eent tuberous-rooted Ipomca last yeur we bad no idea that it was perfectly hardy at the North. But we have learned that it stands the winters of Massachusetts and Wisconsin without protection, so it is safe to say it is perfectly hardy all over the United States. Soon after receiving our cata- logue the editor of the American Garden wrote in that monthly: “‘Ipomma pandurata * * is now eoming in fora proper share of attention. It ought to because it is a grand climber, knowing no limit so its growth, an old, well established plant will cover the side of a house, making it white with bloom
BALSAM PREFERRED.
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i Zs hi acefal - in the early morning. Give it a moist soil and partial shade.”’ Its growth is very neat and gr
ry large, pure satiny-white, with a pinkish-purple throat shading off
a = nals SH ee ee on the same peduacle, ue sips ec ee eee of
bloom. Price of strong flowering tubers lic. each, 3for40c. Extra oe paar a ll
Ipomea WMichaurxii, or Moonflower Blushing Beauty.—A a = Se ee ee
of the greatest beauty, which must become very popular as a ee oe : ce fea ws
Its flowers are of exactly the same shape but in color the fabe! exquisi a c ee 2 eee
into deep purple in the throat. The fiowers, which are borne in ts Eres : ee sr cL papcati
fore sunset, and the effect is as if the sun has cast a most beautiful roseate a : ih ee iieebie: is @ Most rampant grower, especially after the first year; its leaves large and very e 5
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or crimped. Seeds covered with a beauti'ul eray silky down, and germinate very easily. They arebest started early in the house, and the tubers must be wintered in the cellar in a box of soil.
Seeds 5c. per pkt.
Echites Andrewssi.
A most beautiful climber native of the Keys of extreme South Florida. ‘wax-like. Flowers richest golden yellow, resembling the closely related. Very rare. Price 50c. each.
Leaves rich, glossy green, Allamanda, only smaller
Ficus Aurea.
The native RUBBER TREE or WILD Fic of South Florida. Ficus elastica; it is of very rapid growth and a most be trast with Palms, etc. Price 30c. each.
Almost equals in beauty the famous autiful pot plant for decorative work, in con-
oe
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MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.
Wucea Filamentosa—See cut on the fourth page of catalogue cover, which is so perfect in every detail that it leaves little to be saidin the way of description. Probably there is not such an- other tropical looking plant that is perfectly hardy everywhere. For cemetery decorations it is un- surpassed, and can be used io barren, rocky places with splendid effect. Although it thrives in the poorest soil it does not object to any soil, providing itis not wet. From the edges of the rich ever- green leaves depend long filaments, and from the centre of the plant springs a tall flower spike surmounted by panicles, sometimes two feet in length, consisting of hundreds of creamy-white, bell- shaped flowers. The effect of such a plant on a well kept lawn is most striking. Fine roots 1l5c. each, 3for 30c. Large roots 25c. each, 3 for 60c.
“Tam glad Mr. Pike speaks so highly of the Yucca Filamentosa, as I find itis a desirable addition
to our gardens in this State (Maine,) being as near iron-clad as any thing within my knowledge. It
stood the severe winter of ’87—’SS with slight protection, coming out fr esh and green in the spring.”
—Sarah P. E. Hawthorue, in Transcript Monthly, August, , 1888.
Amomum Cardamomum.
The true CARDAMOM PLANT producing the cardamom seed of commerce. A beautiful pot plant producing Canna-like and very aromstic foliage. Prefers a moist soil and half shade. Does finely during the summer on the north side of the house. Fine roots 25c. each.
Gossypium or Cotton.
The true CoTTON PLANT of the South. Itis not only interesting, but it is a beautiful plant when covered with its Hibiscus-like flowers. which are a very light lemon, almost white, at first, changing to a dull purplish red, followed by pods which burst into large balls of pure white cotton, which are beautiful for mixing into bouquets of dried grasses, etc. Seeds 10c. per pkt.
Hedychium Coronarium, or Butterfly Lily.
A magnificent plant flourishing best in moist soil and half shade. If given a large pot or tub it will form a dense clump 3 or 4 feet high, and be covered almost continually with a mass of the most fragrant, pure white flowers, looking almost like large white butterflies hovering over the plant. The flowers are in large clusters and terminal on every stalk. Both plants and roots are Canna-like and can be bedded out in the summer and wintered in the cellar. Roots 25c. each. 4
Jasminum, or Jessamines.
This class of Jessamines are noted for the combined beauty and fragrance of all its varieties. They are great favorites and among the best perfumery plants.
Jasminum humite—Jtalian Yellow Jessamine. A low growing bushy sort, with yellow flow- ers. Very hardy. Price #5c. each.
Jasminum Sambac—Arabian Jessamine. The most deliciously fragrant of all. Flowers, single, white and borneincymes. Plant climbing and blooming all the yearround. Price 25c. each.
Jasminum Grand Duke—A shrubby variety with very large and very double, white flowers having a powerful fragrance. Price 30c. each.
Maranta Arundinacea.
The trne AkRow Root from which the arrowroot of commerce is obtained. Not only a very inter- esting plant but a beautiful foliage plant, producing pretty, small, white flowers. Very effective growing among Palms, etc., Tubers lic. each.
Zingiber Officinalis.
The true GINGER PLANT. From the roots of this interesting plant is prepared the Jamaica Ginger and the ordinary ginger of commerce. It is a very neat foliage plant. Roots 20c. each.
Do not fail to add 10c. to your orderand have it packed in a liberal quantity of Spanish Moss. Not only is it beautiful for decorative work, but plants carry much better packed in it.
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5 Goa all children are passionately fond of fiow- at ers and nothing can give them greater or purer joy than to have alittle spot, to call their own, where they can sow seeds and watch their develop- ment up to perfect flowers. How often does our mind travel back to the garden of our childhood
« among the hills of bleak New England, and in re-liy- NS ing those by-gone days there comes to us a great
desire to encourage the love of flowers in all the children far and near, and for this purpose we have made up the following collection of seeds, of sorts the most easy and certain to grow, and prodacing beautiful flowers.
Asters—A great variety of forms, sizes and col- ors, from selected stock grown by European special- ists.
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Balsam—aA great variety of the most magni#- cent double fiowering varieties.
Calliopsis or Coreopsis, allkindsandcolom mixed, forming beds of the greatest brillianey
Celosia or Cockscomb, mixed sorts producing ‘‘combs”’ of great size and beauty.
Godetia—Mixed sorts. Presenting a brilliant mass of colors of great beauty.
Gourds, mixed sorts. Very strong growing vines, some of them producing beautiful flowers, and gourds of many and wonderful shapes.
Ipomcea, mixed sorts. Beautiful climbers closely related to the *‘ Morning Glories’ but muck more beautiful both in foliage and flower. The seeds we send will produce & great variety of sizes, shapes and colors.
Mignonette, mixed sorts. Of exquisite fragrance and invaluable for bouquets.
Nasturtium, & great variety of colors mixed. No garden is complete without them, as theg bloom constantly through rain and drouth.
Pansy, fancy mixed; from a strain which for rich and varied colors cannot be surpassed.
Petunia, the choicest mixed varieties, many of them producing flowers twice the size of the ordinary Petunia, the colors ranging through innumerable shades and markings, while some of the flowers will be beautifully fringed.
Phiox Drummondii, a great variety mixed, which will produce beds of the most dazzling colors.
Poppy, both double and single, and of all sizes, forms and colors imaginable. They will delight everybody.
Portulacca, double and all colors mixed. No matter how severe the drouth, and fierce the sunshine, these charming plants will be a mass of bloom constantly.
Zinnia, all colors mixed. Fine sorts which will make a most brilliant show until killed by frost
We will send the above collection of 15 packets of seed to any buy or girl for only 30e. And te encourage them to form clubs among their play-mates, we will make the following offer: To any boy or girl sending us an order for three collections, and $0c. to pay for the same, we will send a packet each of the two magnificent annuals, FIRE-oN-THE-MOUNTAIN apd SNOW-ON-THE-MOUNTAIN. OF for an order ior five collections, and $1.50 to pay ior the same, we will send the two pkts. of seed and a fine root oi the beautiiul Coontie, or Zamia integrifolia. And for an order for ten collections, and $3.00 te pay for the same, we will send the two pkts. of seed, the Coontie and any plant in our catalogue priced st 30c., or under.
We wiil send single packets of the above collection at 5c. per pkt. PIKE & ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMINE, Pasco Co., Fura. [AGRICULTURIST PRINT, DELAND, FLA.]
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Unsolicited Testimonials.
San Francisco, Cal.:. Received plants to-day in good condition. Thanks for seed.—Mrs. A. Dou.
Elmira, N. ¥.: The plants arrived safely and in good order. Thanks for the extras. The moss is beautiful; shall share it with some of my friends and recommend your house.—Mrs. J. W. MOREHOUSE.
Providence, R.I.: The plants which you sent me have arrived, and I hasten to correct previous postal card. I am greatly pleased with the Palms and Coontie. Have you other Palms?—W. N. MUNROE.
New Burlington, Ohio: The plants yon sent to replace the ones that did not grow arrived promptly. Very many thanks for your kindness, also for the moss they were packed in. It is quite a euriosity here.—ANN FARQUAR.
Santa Barbara, Cal.: The plants you sent mearrived in the nicestcondition of anyI ever received. Your packing is just splendid.— Mrs. M. M.Cuiup. Later: The Ferns, etc., you sent came in very fine condition, and you are welcome to use my assurance to the public that I never saw such good packing and good honest plants. No little sickly, half dead ones.—Mrs. M. M. CHILD.
Grinnell, Iowa: The plants were received yesterday in excellent condition. 1 never had plants eome nicer, and I thank you very much for them.—Mrs. R. M. KELLOG.
Treasury Department, Washington, D.C.: The box withCrinums came to hand in good condition yesterday, and I am muchpleased withthem. They are certainly the largest bulbs lever saw. Thanks for the extras.—A. F. BRooks.
St. Johns, Mich.: 1 received the package of plants and bulbs all right, and in good condition. They are doing spendidly. Many thanks for the seeds.—Mrs. S. A. Estes.
Jamestown, N. Y.: The plants which you sent me in April came in very nice order and were per- fectly satisfactory, and I was very thankful for all the extras you so generously sent. I shall speak a good word for you here I assure you.—Mrs. Z. G. KEELER.
Eastville, Va.: The package containing the Magnolias was received exactly two weeks ago. The little trees were quite moistand in good condition on arrival, and at present all look likely to live, and two have put forth tiny leaf buds. You have certainly reduced the packing of plants for transmission through the mails to a science.—Mrs. WM. U. NOTTINGHAM.
Franklin, Mass.: Upon my return home the latter part of last week I found the box of plants awaiting my arrival. Everything came safely, and looks fresh and nice. * * * The Crinum pedun- eulatum has a large bud just bursting open, and I hope soon to see the exquisite bloom your letter describes. Please accept many thanks for plants included as “gratis."’ Shall think very highly of them.—Mrs. Howarp J. FOLGER.
Cardiz, Ohio: The plants and balbs ordered of you have just been delivered by the express man. They were so well packed they come in fine order, and we want to thank you for the extras. They are all so nice we wish we had sent a larger order. We did not know however that you had lots of nice things not down in your catalogne —SaRAH MCFARLAND.
Jaffrey, N. H.: Many thanks for your letter and the grand bulb of Crinum Kirkii. I am pleased with it and no doubt but that yoo will hear from me next spring in better season.—JorL H. Poon.
St. Joseph, Mo.: Your letter and box of plants came at the same time. I spent yesterday morn- ing in potting them. You meant to scare me did you not with the size of the bulbs? I never saw such immense bulbs as those of Crinum Kirkii and ©. pedunculatum; and I will have to have a tall box made to accommodate the root of the “Cherokee Bean" (Erythrina).—MRrs ANNIE CRAFT.
Chicago, [ll.: Goods shipped by express arrived to-day, in splendid condition in spite of 5 degrees below zero this morning. I find size and quality far better than expected, and I will recommend you to my friends whenever I have a chance.—ADOLPH SCHOENINGER.
Pine Ridge, Dak., April 22nd: The plants came to-day in splendidcondition. Your packing is per- fection. I think you could give some of these Northern florists some lessons in packing which would be of great advantage to their customers. I am more than pleased with all of the plants, they are so large. The large Crinum Kirkii is grand. the flowers must be about as large as ones hat, to judgefrom the bulb. Thank you very much for the extras —LEpDGAR M. KEITH.
Angust Ist: The plants I procured of you inthe spring have turned ont splendidly. I never saw _ any better seeds than those you sent me. I hope I can get seedsof you next spring.—Epa@ar M. Keira.
August 20th: The plants came safely last Saturday and were in perfectorder. Icould have almost wrung water out of the moss, they were so well packed. I will reiterate what I have already said, and thatis: I think your packing is far ahead of any other firm’s that I know of, and I have dealt with a number of well known firms; and your seeds cannot be excelled. You are at perfect liberty to use my testimonial —Epoar M. KeITH.
Cambridgeport, Mass: The plants arrived early la&t week, and were in first-class condition. I was rather surprised, as they had such along distance tocome. It was my first experience in having g00ds come direct from the South, and I consider it a decided snecess. Plants all fine looking speei- mens. I like the looks of the Arrow Root (Coontie) ; a queer looking plant. Thanks for extras, also for your kind letter as to Crinums.—Epwarp A. WILLARD.
YUCCA FILAMENTOSA
See description inp Catalogue,