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FALL CATALOGUE 1915

CRAIG SPECIALTIES

NEW NEPHROLEPIS JOHN WANAMAKER

The Wanamaker Boston Fern

ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY

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4900 MARKET STREET - PHILADELPHIA, PA.

BRANCH : NORWOOD, PA.

To Our Customers

CRAIG SPECIALTIES are known all over the country and;are
in greater demand each year. Having increased our glass area over
100,000 square feet, we are in a position to meet our fast increasing
business. Our stock for the Fall and Christmas season is superior in
quality to any we have ever grown, notwithstanding the high standard
we have maintained for years. Any buyer seeking quality will be
repaid by inspecting our immense stock at both our Philadelphia and
Norwood establishments.

We extend to all a very cordial invitation to call, feeling assured
your visit will be both a pleasure and a profit. If unable to call you
may send us your order, large or small, with every confidence that it
will have our best attention. We would suggest placing orders as
early as possible.

TERMS

CASH WITH ORDER. Kindly send sufficient to cover the
entire bill. We do not make shipments C. O. D. unless remittance
has been made on account to guarantee acceptance. This does not
apply to regular customers.

REMITTANCES: — Remittances should be made by money order
or New York drafts. If money is sent, letter should be registered.
All prices quoted in this list are strictly net.

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS: — Give your name, post office,
county and state, and the name of your nearest express office to
which shipment is to be made.

CORRESPONDENCE: — We endeavor to answer all correspond-
ence promptly, but owing to the pressure of business during the Fall
rush we ask that all requests be clearly and concisely stated.

ERRORS: — Keep a copy of your order. We aim to have our
orders correctly filled. Where we are at fault we shall make satisfac-
tory correction.

NEW SEEDLING CROTON
ROBERT CRAIG

CROTONS

The Croton, with its highly-colored foliage, is indispen-
sable during Spring and Summer. We have the largest
and most complete collection of Crotons in the world, carry-
ing at the present time for Fall sales over 50,000 plants in
200 varieties, all of the very highest quality and brilliantly
colored.

2% -inch pots, strong plants $20 per 100; $175 per 1,000

4 -inch pots, strong plants $30 per 100 ; $275 per 1,000

5 -inch pots, strong plants .... .$50, $75 and $100 per 100

6 -inch pots, strong plants . $12, $15, $18 and $24 per doz.

7 -inch pots, strong plants $24, $30 and $36 per doz.

8 -inch pots, made up, beautiful plants,

$24, $30 and $36 per doz.
10 -inch pots, made up, beautiful plants,

$5, $6 and $7.50 each

12 -inch and 14-inch, made up, beautiful plants,

$10, $15 and $20 each

Every retail store and grower should feature Crotons this
Fall and Christmas. We know our stock will please you
and your customer.

CROTON PUNCTATA

One of the finest and most satisfactory varieties for basket
work and centers of ferneries.

.$8 per 100; $75 per 1,000
$20 per 100 ; $150 per 1,000
$25 per 100; $225 per 1,000

CROTON NORWOOD BEAUTY

This variety is one of the best of our seed-
lings raised three years ago, and we are now
in a position to offer same in quantity and
at very reasonable prices. This variety has
an oak-shaped leaf and is brilliantly colored
red, yellow and orange.

4- inch pots, heavy ..$6 per doz. ; $40 per 100

5- inch pots, heavy $9 and $12 per doz.

6- ineh pots, heavy $18 per doz.

7- inch pots, heavy $2.50 and $3 each

2 14 -inch pots

3 -inch pots

4 -inch pots

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NEW SEEDLING CROTON
SAMUEL MURRAY

CROTON CHANTRIERII MAJOR

One of the best of the French introductions. Very large
leaf; brilliantly colored red and yellow.

4- inch pots $6 per doz. ; $40 per 100

5- inch and S^-inch pots $0.75, $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each

7-inch pots $2, $2.50 and $3 each

CROTON REEDII

One of the most beautiful and always a satisfactory vari-
ety— wonderful keeper. Our stock of this variety is the
largest in the country.

5- inch pots, heavy $12 and $15 per doz.

6- inch pots, heavy. $18 and $24 per doz.

CROTONS (NARROW LEAF TYPE)
Delicatissima, Golden Thread and Florence

These varieties are indispensable for table decoration and
we predict a great future for them, as nothing surpasses
them for use in artistic arrangement.

2^4 -inch pots, heavy $25 per 100

4 -inch pots, heavy $50 per 100

5 -inch pots, heavy $0.75 and $1 each

NEW SEEDLING CROTON 6 -inch pots, heavy $15 and $18 per doz.

MRS. A. A. ALBRIGHT

The cut on this page
will give some slight
idea of the new spe-
cial Croton combina-
tion that we have pre-
pared for this Fall
trade ; in a white
cedar box, 12 inches
square, 6 inches deep,
covered with birch
bark, and trimmed in
brown. The ivy shown
is the small leaf va-
riety. The crotons are
of very high color, ar-
tistically arranged and
are well established.
We are sure these will
prove to be excellent
sellers. $5, $6, $7.50
and $10 each.

PLANT COMBINATION BASKET

DRACAENAS

There is no variety of foliage
plant as attractive as the highly
colored Dracaena. The small and
medium sizes can be used to great
advantage in making up the popu-
lar Christmas baskets, while the
large specimens have always been
in great demand for decorative pur-
poses. We are now growing more
Dracaenas, in greater variety, than
any firm in this country.

DRACAENA GODSEFFIANA

Green and white leaf, very
hardy; fine for baskets.

2%-ineh pots $10 per 100

3 -inch pots $15 per 100

4 -meh pots $25 per 100

DRACAENA MASSANGEANA

The variety with the golden
stripe down the center of the leaf.
This handsome plant is the best of
all Dracaenas for the house. We
have an exceptionally large stock,

well colored and of the very high-
est quality. We have the largest
and finest stock in the country.

4-inch pots, heavy,

$7.50 per doz.; $50 per 100

6-inch pots, heavy,

$15 and $18 per doz.

8 -inch pots, heavy,

$2, $2.50 and $3 each
10-inch pots, heavy,

$3.50, $4 and $5 each
12-inch tubs, heavy,

$6 and $7.50 each

DRACAENA MASSANGEANA

DRACAENA FRAGRANS

Plain green leaf.

4-inch pots $5 per doz.

6-inch pots $6 and $9 per doz.

8-inch pots $18 per doz.

10-inch pots $3 and $4 each

DRACAENA LORD WOLSELEY

One of the very best varieties for
Christmas, being bright red in color. An
excellent Christmas variety.

2- inch pots $12 per 100

3- inch pots, very heavy $25 per 100

4- inch pots, very heavy $35 per 100

5- inch pots, very heavy,

$7.50 and $9 per doz.

6- inch pots, very heavy,

$12 and $15 per doz.

7- inch pots, very heavy, $2 and $2.50 each

DRACAENA LORD WOLSELEY

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DRACAENA SANDERIANA

Small, light-green leaves, edged with creamy white.
Fine for center of fern dishes or basket work.

2 Vj -inch pots $15 per 100

DRACAENA BAPTISTII

Long, broad foliage ; cream, red and orange.

2 Vo -inch pots $20 per 100

3 -inch pots $35 per 100

4 -inch pots .$6 per doz.

5 -inch pots $9 and $12 per doz.

6 -inch pots $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each

7 -inch pots $2 and $2.50 each

DRACAENA AMABILIS
Green and Pinkish White, Very Fine

2 ^ -inch pots $20 per 100

3 -inch pots $35 per 100

4 -inch pots $50 per 100

5 -inch pots $9 per doz.

6 -inch pots $12, $15 and $18 per doz.

7 -inch pots $2.50 each

DRACAENA STRICTA GRANDIS
Carmine Red Leaves

2i4-inch pots $20 per 100

3 -inch pots $35 per 100

DRACAENA SANDERIANA 4 -inch pots $50 per 100

6 -inch pots $12 and $15 per doz.

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DRACAENA KELLERIANA
(NEW)

The greatly improved Godsef-
fiana. One of the finest foliage
plants for combination boxes or
baskets.

2 14 -inch pots $12 per 100

3 -inch pots $20 per 100

4 -inch pots $30 per 100

7 -inch pots, made up, very

handsome $2.50 each

8 -inch pots, made up, very

handsome $3.50 each

DRACAENA KELLERIANA (NEW)

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DRACAENA IMPERIALIS (RARE)

DRACAENA SHEPHERDII
Carmine and Green Leaves

3- inch pots $35 per 100

4- inch pots $50 per 100

5- inch pots $9 per doz.

6- inch pots $12, $15 and $18 per doz.

7- inch pots, heavy $2, $2.50 and $3 each

DRACAENA ANERLEIENSIS (RARE)

2 % -inch pots

3 -inch pots

4 -inch pots

5 -inch pots

6 -inch pots

$20 per 100

$35 per 100

$50 per 100

.$9 and $12 per doz.
$15 and $18 per doz.

DRACAENA IMPERIALIS (RARE)

One of the very best of the bright-colored vari-

eties.

4- inch pots $50 per 100

5- inch pots, heavy $12 per doz.

6- inch pots, heavy $18 per doz.

DRACAENA TERMINALIS
Exceptionally well colored

2*4 -inch pots, $10 per 100 ; $100 per 1,000

3 -inch pots, $25 per 100 ; $225 per 1,000

4 -inch pots, strong plants. . . $35 per 100

5 -inch pots, strong plants,

$50 and $75 per 100

6 -inch pots, extra strong,

$12, $15 and $18 per doz.

We would suggest ordering the above
early, as the demand is always great.

DRACAENA TERMINALIS

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DRACAENA

MANDAIANA

DRACAENA MANDAIANA
Large, Bright=Red Leaf, Beautifully Colored

5- inch pots $75 per 100

6- inch pots $12, $15 and $18 per doz.

DRACAENA DE SMETIANA

This is one of the most desirable of the broad-leaf
varieties; a strong, vigorous grower, with bold, dark
green foliage which becomes beautifully suffused and
variegated. Our stock is exceptionally fine this Fall.

4- inch pots $0.50 each

5- inch pots $0.75 and $1 each

6- inch pots $1.25 and $1.50 each

DRACAENA CRAIGII

A seedling introduced by us in 1913. One of the
very best in commerce. Strong grower, fine habit,
with foliage of light green, shading to beautiful pink.

4-inch pots $1 each

6-inch pots $2.50 and $3.50 each

DRACAENA GOLDIANA

One of the best varieties. Always very scarce.

5-inch pots $15 per doz.

DRACAENA GLADSTONE (RARE)

4- inch pots $6 per doz.

5- inch pots $9 per doz.

6- inch pots $12, $15 and $18 per doz.

DRACAENA GUILFOYLEII (RARE)

4- inch pots $6 per doz.

5- inch pots $9 per doz.

6- inch pots $12, $15 and $18 per doz.

DRACAENA TITWORTHII (RARE)

4- inch pots $6 per doz.

5- inch pots $9 per doz.

6- inch pots $12, $15 and $18 per doz.

DRACAENA SUPERBUS

An improved Lord Wolseley with narrow leaf.
Bright red.

2 ^4 -inch pots $20 per 100

3 -inch pots $35 per 100

4 -inch pots $50 per 100

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DRACAENA DE SMETIANA

DRACAENA MARGUERITE STORY

Strong grower and wonderful habit. Dark green shading to
orange and pink.

2 14 -inch pots $20 per 100

3 -inch pots $35 per 100

4 -inch pots $50 per 100

Specimens . . $1, $1.50 and $2 each

DRACAENA SEEDLINGS

Some beautiful varieties in many colors.

4-inch pots $2.50 and $5 each

DRACAENA CRAIGII

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BEGONIAS

We desire to call tbe attention of prospective buyers to Begonia Glorie de Lorraine and Begonia Lonsdale.

Begonias have been one of our specialties for years. This year we are growing more Begonias than ever
before, being teh largest Begonia growers in the world of the following varieties. This branch of our business
has been built up on the quality of the goods we have delivered to our customers. We desire that each and
every Begonia grower send us his order, or at least a share of it, for comparison’s sake.

BEGONIA GLORIE DE LORRAINE

21/2 -inch pots

3 -inch pots

4 -inch pots

5 -inch pots — Beady September 1st

6 -inch pots — Beady October 1st. . .

$15 per 100 ; $135 per 1,000

$25 per 100

$35 per 100

$50 per 100

$75 per 100

BEGONIA GLORY OF CINCINNATI

This variety is endorsed by all of the leading retail florists. It
will hold the flowers much better than the Begonia Glorie de
Lorraine.

2 14 -inch pots $20 per 100; $175 per 1,000

3 -inch pots $35 per 100

4 -inch pots, heavy $50 per 100

BEGONIA KONKURENT
A Greatly Improved Begonia Cincinnati

The above variety is a German introduction, and we have tried
it for three years. It makes a much better shaped plant than
Cincinnati, is freer flowering, more shapely, and next to Norwood,
is the best keeping Begonia we have ever handled, the original
flowers remaining on the plants for several months.

214-inch pots $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000

BEGONIA GLOB1" OE CINCINNATI 4 -inch pots $60 per 100

PHOENIX BOEBELENII

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NEW SEEDLING CEOTON
JOHN FAEQUHAE

PHOENIX ROEBELENII

This is unquestionably one of the great palms of
the future, combining the grace of a Cocos Weddelliana
with the hardiness of a Kentia. It will prove an
invaluable plant for the house.

12-inch tubs, specimen plants,

$10, $12.50, $15 and $20 each

BEGONIA LONSDALE

We have a very large stock of this light sport at
the same prices as quoted for Begonia Glorie de Lor-
raine. This variety is considered far superior to the
original type, making a finer shaped plant and holding
the flowers much better. The color is a little lighter
than the original Begonia Glorie de Lorraine.

BEGONIA FLORENCE DAVENPORT
Introduced June, 1914

This variety we believe will displace Begonia Cin-
cinnati. It is a great improvement over Cincinnati —
freer flowering, more symmetrical and holds its flowers
much longer.

2 y2 -inch pots $25 per 100

4 -inch pots $50 per 100

ARECA LURESCENS

Perfect plants with rich, dark-green foliage. Our
stock has been grown cool and hard. It is in splendid
condition and will surely give satisfaction. Large
sizes very scarce this year.

4-inch pots, made up $25 per 100

6- inch pots, made up, 26 to 28 inches tall,

$12 per doz. ; $90 per 100

7- inch pots, made up, very heavy, 36 inches

tall $2, $2.50 and $3 each

6-inch pots, extra heavy. .$15 per doz.; $110 per 100

8- inch pots, extra heavy, 36 to 42 inches

tall $3, $3.50 and $4 each

13 -inch tubs, made up, very heavy, 7 to 8

feet $12.50 to $15 each

PANDANUS VEITCHII

Well-colored plants. Large stock.

2% -inch and 3-inch pots $30 per 100

4 -inch pots $6 per doz. ; $45 per 100

5 -inch pots $9 per doz. ; $70 per 100

6 -inch pots $12 per doz. ; $90 per 100

8 -inch pots $30 per doz.

Large specimens $3, $4 and $5 each

PANDANUS VEITCHII

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FICUS PANDURATA

FICUS PANDURATA

The plant of the century. Positively the best house
and porch plant to date. Our stock of this wonderful
plant this year is finer than we have heretofore
offered. It will surely give satisfaction.

NEW SEEDLING CROTON
AUGUST POEHLMANN

6- inch pots, 2 feet tall $2 each

7- inch pots, 3 feet tall $2.50 each

8- inch pots, 4 feet tall $3 each

10-inch and 11-inch tubs, 5 feet to 10 feet

tall $4, $5, $6 and $7.50 each

Branch plants, exceptionally fine,

$2.50, $3, $3.50, $4 and $5 each

The large plants are unusually fine.

FICUS UTILUS

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BOXWOOD

CYCAS REVOLUTA LEAVES

We will have an unusually large stock of Boxwood
to offer for delivery October 1st. The plants will be
in all sizes from the small window box size to the
large pyramids 5 feet and 6 feet tall. Write us early
regarding our Boxwood. We will send you our lowest
quotations.

FICUS UTILUS

A species that came to us through the Botanical
Gardens at Washington, D. C., which promises to be
a valuable addition as a decorative house plant. The
leaves are thick and leathery, and are from 18 inches
to 24 inches long, one half as wide; of a rich, holly-
green color, with midrib and veins of an ivory white
which stand out prominently.

6-inch pots, 24 inches tall $2 each

6- inch pots, 30 inches tall $2.50 each

7- inch pots, 36 inches tall $3 each

8- inch pots, 48 inches tall $4 and $5 each

11-inch pots, 6 to 7 feet tall $6 and $7.50 each

FICUS CRAIGII

This variety is a greatly improved Ficus Elastica
and is bound to prove a universal favorite. It is close
jointed and the midrib stands out prominently, being
ivory-white in color.

4-inch pots, 15 inches tall $35 per 100

6-inch pots, 18 to 24 inches tall $3 and $9 per doz.

We have on hand large specimen plants of Cycas
Revoluta from which we cut the leaves. The natural
leaves are far superior to the prepared Southern-grown
stock and are being used more each year for the better
work by retail florists. We can supply perfect leaves
at all times.

Leaves, 36 inches to 42 inches long.

$2.50 and $3 per pair
Specimen plants, in tubs. .$20, $25, $35 and $50 each

CYCLAMEN

This has been one of our specialties for over twenty
years. This year we grew upwards of 125,000 plants.
In all of our experience we have never seen a finer lot
of plants. We are growing our stock in new houses.
They are absolutely clean and perfect in every way
and not to be compared with weakly- drawn stock
offered at less money.

2%-inch pots $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000

4 -inch pots $25 per 100; $225 per 1,000

5 -inch pots $50 per 100; $450 per 1,000

6 -inch pots $75 and $100 per 100

7 -inch pots $150 per 100

This will be profitable to anyone buying now.

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CYCLAMEN

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GARDENIA VEITCHII

GENISTA RACEMOSA

2^4-ineh pots — January 1st — Delivery,

$7 per 100; $60 per 1,000
4 -inch pots, very heavy. Eeady now,

$20 per 100; $175 per 1,000
6 -inch pots, very heavy, will flower early,

$6, $9 and $12 per doz.
Our stock is unusually large and exceptionally fine.

A large stock of well-grown plants for growing on.

4- inch pots, heavy $20 per 100; $175 per 1,000

5- inch pots, heavy $35 per 100; $300 per 1,000

6- inch pots, heavy $50 per 100; $400 per 1,000

7- inch pots, heavy $75 per 100

Larger plants $1 and $3 each

HYDRANGEAS

The new French Hydrangeas. All of the varieties here offered have been tested by us under ordinary con-
ditions as to their adaptability to forcing for Easter. All have proven themselves to be valuable additions.
We have over 40,000 strong plants in the following varieties:

FRENCH HYDRANGEA

Radiant; Bouquet Eose, bright pink; Gene de Vi-
braye, bright rose; La Lorraine, bright pink; Mme.
A. Eiveram, bright rose; Mme. E. Mouillere, best
white; Mme. Maurice Hamar, bright pink; Mme.
Eenee Gaillard, large white; Badiant, deep pink.

4-inch pots, heavy $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000

6-inch pots, heavy $35 and $50 per 100

Larger plants $0.75, $1, $1.50 and $2 each

HYDRANGEA OTASKA

Pot-grown stock; well-ripened plants.

4-inch pots, strong $15 per 100

6-inch pots, strong, 4 to 6 heads. . .$25 and $35 per 100
6-inch pots, strong, 6 to 7 heads. . .$40 and $50 per 100
Larger plants. . .$0.75, $1, $1.25, $1.50, $2 and $3 each
Order at once to insure an early start.

FRENCH HYDRANGEA

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ROSES

We have an unusually large stock of extra-strong pot grown plants in both the Hybrids and Climbers,
which is much better than field grown plants for forcing. Place orders early. We will reserve and ship when
you want them.

Baby Ramblers, 6-inch pots $30 per 100

Phyllis, 6-inch pots $30 per 100

Orleans, 6-inch pots $30 per 100

Tausendschon, 6-inch pots $35 and $50 per 100

Tausendschon, larger specimens,

$0.75, $1 and $1.50 each

Juniata, specimens, 7-inch pots,

$0.75, $1 and $1.50 each

PIONSETTIA

The true, red variety. Stock of the highest quality.

2 % - inch pots $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000

3 -inch pots, heavy $15 per 100; $125 per 1,000

4 -inch pots, heavy $25 per 100; $225 per 1,000

PANDANUS UTILUS

A very fine stock of this variety in the following

sizes.

4- inch pots $25 per 100

5- inch pots $50 per 100

6- inch pots, heavy $75 per 100

OTAHEITE ORANGES

A very fine stock of this wonderful Christmas plant.
Plants with 8 to 50 fruit, delivery September,

15 cents per fruit

Plants, well ripened, delivery December 1st,

25 cents per fruit

2 % -inch pots for growing on. . .$8 per 100; $75 per 1,000

NEW SEEDLING CROTON MRS. ROBT. CRAIG

NEW SEEDLING CROTON AMERICA

CROTON NEW YORK

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NEW SEEDLING CROTON CROTON GEM

JANET CRAIG

150,000 NEPHROLEPIS (in variety)

We are the largest growers of Nephrolepis Ferns in the country in the following varieties; in fact, we
are the headquarters for them. The demand increases each year, and it is our aim to have every variety of
Nephrolepis, in every size, every day in the year.

NEW NEPHROLEPIS— JOHN WANAMAKER

“THE WANAMAKER BOSTON FERN”

We will introduce the above fern in August, 1915. In presenting this fern to the trade, we feel confident
that it will make a place for itself.

A “ sport” from Nephrolepis Scholzelii, with longer, narrower, gracefully drooping fronds. It is not
so compact in growth as Scholzelii, and therefore, does not decay in the center, and is a durable house fern.
It is a rapid grower, making an abundance of fronds, and is quite distinct from any other Nephrolepis.

Strong plants from 2^4-inch potg — for delivery in August. $3 per doz. ; $20 per 100; $150 per 1,000.

The following ready for delivery October 1st: 4-inch pots, $50 per 100; 6-inch pots, $1 each; 8-inch pots,

$2 each. Specimens in tubs, $3.50 and $5 each.

NEPHROLEPIS TODEAOIDES

London Fern. A good, strong grower and one we
think of very highly.

2 14 -inch pots $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000

4 -inch pots $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000

6 -inch pots $6 per doz.

8 -inch pots $12 per doz.

9 -inch and 10-inch tubs. . .$24, $30 and $36 per doz.

NEPHROLEPIS ELEGANTISSIMA IMPROVED

This variety is a greatly improved Elegantissima
and shows no tendency to revert to the Boston. This
will prove a valuable addition to the crested varieties.

2 14 -inch pots $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000

4 -inch pots $20 per 100

6 -inch pots $6 per doz.

8 -inch pots $12 and $15 per doz.

Larger plants $2, $2.50, $3 and $3.50 each

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NEPHROLEPIS ELEGANTISSIMA IMPROVED

NEW SEEDLING CROTON
JEAN FOTHERINGHAM

NEPHROLEPIS SCHOLZELII

This is an ideal crested Fern, holding the same rela-
tion to all other crested varieties that the Scottii holds
to the old Boston.

2I4-inch pots $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000

4 -inch pots, heavy $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000

6 -inch pots, heavy $6 per doz. ; $45 per 100

6 -inch pots, heavy $9 per doz.; $70 per 100

8 -inch, 94 -pots $12 per doz.; $90 per 100

11 -inch tubs $24 and $30 per doz.

NEPHROLEPIS ELEGANTISSIMA COMPACTA

A dwarf, compact form of Nephrolepis Elegantis-
sima, each plant making an ideal shape.

2% -inch pots $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000

4 -inch pots $20 per 100

6 -inch pots $6 per doz.

8 -inch pots $12 per doz.

CROTON MLLE. JOSEPHINE ANDREA

CROTON PERE CHARON

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“ TEDDY JUNIOR ’ ’

“TEDDY JUNIOR’’

A Grand New Dwarf Fern

Fine, young plants from 2% -inch pots,

$7 per 100; $60 per 1,000

4-inch pots, heavy $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000

6-inch pots, heavy $50 per 100

6-inch pots, very heavy $75 per 100

8-inch pots, very heavy $15 per doz.

11-inch tubs $2, $2.50 and $3 each

NEPHROLEPIS ROBUSTA (NEW)

Place orders at once for Nephrolepis Robusta. The Silver
Medal Fern at the National Flower Show, winning over all
competition. We claim this variety to be the finest of all
crested Nephrolepis, being exceptionally fine in large sizes.
It is the strongest grower of all the Nephrolepis Ferns, never
reverts and every plant is symmetrical and salable in all
sizes.

2% -inch pots, strong plants $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000

4 -inch pots, strong plants $25 per 100; $200 per 1,000

6 -inch pots, strong plants $50 and $75 per 100

8 -inch Azalea pots, heavy plants $12 and $15 per doz.

11 -inch tubs, heavy plants $2, $2.50 and $3 each

NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII

Our stock is in superb condition.

2 14 -inch pots $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000

4 -inch pots $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000

6 -inch pots $6 per doz.; $45 per 100

6 -inch pots, heavy. .$9 per doz.; $70 per 100

8 -inch % pots $12 per doz.; $90 per 100

10 -inch % pots $18 per doz.

11 -inch tubs $2, $2.50 and $3 each

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NEPHROLEPIS SMITHII

The greatly-improved Amerpohlii. It is a compact
form, much finer than Amerpohlii and does not break
down in the center. The fronds are carried on wiry
stems. This variety will have a wonderful sale up to
a 6-inch pot, being particularly showy for basket work.

2% -inch pots $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000

4 -inch pots $25 per 100

6 -inch pots $6 and $9 per doz.

8 -inch pots $12 and $15 per doz.

NEPHROLEPIS TLBEROSA PLUMOSA

This beautiful fern is quite distinct from all of the
other varieties of the Boston Fern in so much that it
has been raised from the Japan species Nephrolepis
Tuberosa, which type is much hardier than the Exal-
tata.

The fronds are long and narrow, the pinnules beau-
tiful plumose which are of light color, giving the
fronds a beautiful effect on account of the two distinct
shades as well as its graceful waviness, and will be
found a great and distinct addition to collection ferns.

4 -inch pots $25 per 100; $225 per 1,000

6 -inch pots $50 per 100

6 -inch pots, heavy $9 per doz.

8 -inch pots, heavy $15 per doz.

NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSES HARRISII

A dwarf type of the Nephrolepis Harrisii and excel-
lent in all sizes from 4-inch plants up.

21/4-inch pots $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000

4 -inch pots $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000

6 -inch pots. $6 per doz.; $45 per 100

7 -inch pots, heavy $9 per doz.; $70 per 100

8 -inch pots $12 and $15 per doz.

11 -inch pots $2, $2.50 and $3 each

NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSES
Wm. K. Harris

The finest variety for large plants, being a great
improvement over the old Boston.

2*4 -inch pots $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000

4 -inch pots $20 per 100; $180 per 1.000

6 -inch pots $6 per doz.; $45 per 100

6 -inch pots, heavy $9 per doz.; $70 per 100

8 -inch pots $12 and $15 per doz.

11 -inch tubs $2. $2.50, $3, $4, $5 and $6 each

NEPHROLEPIS SMITHII

NEW SEEDLING CROTON
PHYLLIS CRAIG

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NEW SEEDLING CROTON PHILADELPHIA

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSA NANUS

214-inch pots $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000

3 -inch pots $7 per 100; $65 per 1,000

ASPARAGUS LUTZI

A cross between Asparagus Plumosus and Aspara-
gus Deflexus Seandens. An excellent variety for cut-
ting. The shoots grow five to six feet in length,
perfectly upright, without tending to wind. These
shoots should be supported by stakes, tying each plant
to wire stakes or bamboo canes. It is a big producer,
the lateral fronds being of sufficient length for cut-
ting and these come the entire length. No bare stems
at the bottom. The variety shows wonderful tendency
to flower and seed. It can be grown at a cooler
temperature than Plumosus Nanus. It requires less
head room. It makes an excellent plant for basket
work.

4- inch pots, heavy,

$0.60 each; $7.50 per doz. ; $50 per 100

5- inch pots, heavy. .$1 each; $10 per doz.; $75 per 100

ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM

The best variety for either a pot plant or for cut
fronds.

2- inch pots $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000

3- inch pots, heavy $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000

4- inch pots, heavy $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000

6-inch pots, heavy $6 per doz. ; $45 per 100

8-inch pots $12 per doz.; $90 per 100

11-inch tubs $24 and $30 per doz.

ASPLENIUM AVIS NIDUS

Bird’s nest fern. Plants of exceptional quality.

6- inch pots $12 and $15 per doz.

7- inch pots $24 per doz.

NEW SEEDLING CROTON CONNECTICUT

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII

3- inch pots $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000

4- inch pots $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000

PTERIS ALEXANDRIA

One of the very best for fern dishes or combination

baskets.

214-inck pots $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000

3 -inch pots $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000

4 -inch pots $20 per 100

Ci'cZoK'

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NEW SEEDLING CROTON
THOMAS ROLAND

CROTON B. F. SOLLIERII

NEW SEEDLING CROTON CRAIGTI SUPREME

NEW SEEDLING VARIETIES

Our new Seedling Crotons, some of which we dis
seminated in June, 1911, are varieties that should be
in every grower’s and private person’s collection.
They are far superior to many of the older varieties
of Crotons and the types range from narrow to very
large leaf.

We particularly call your attention to our set of
thirteen, named after the ‘ ‘ Thirteen Original States,”
which have won highest honors wherever shown.

4-inch pots, strong plants,

$3 each; $30 per doz.; $200 per 100
6-inch and 7-inch pots, larger plants,

$3.50, $4 and $5 each.

CROTON LEAVES AND SPRAYS

Cut Croton Leaves and Sprays have been supplied
by us in the past few years to some of the leading
retail florists, who have featured them in mantle, table
and funeral work. They are also especially attractive
to use with Chrysanthemums.

Cut Crotons will last in a cool place from three to
four weeks. We can supply them every day in the
year. Very highly colored sprays at 25c., 35c. and
50c. Cut Leaves, $3 and $5 per 100.

When you have orders for funeral or table work
‘‘out of the ordinary,” order “Craig’s Cut Crotons.”

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NEW SEEDLING CROTON
MASTERPIECE

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NEW SEEDLING CROTON
BALTIMORE

CUT CHRYSANTHEMUMS

We are growing over 50,000 cut blooms of Chrys-
anthemums in all the best commercial varieties.
Ready October 1st and until December 1st. Make ar-
rangements with us to have your “Cut Mums” sup-
plied by us. Either daily or weekly shipments. Low-
est market prices.

POT CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Large stock of Pampom varieties in 6-inch pots at
$4, $5 and $6 a doz.

PELARGONIUM— EASTER GREETING

November Delivery

2% -inch pots, strong plants,

$10 per 100; $90 per 1,000

4 -inch pots, strong plants,

$20 per 100; $180 per 1,000

CYRTONIUM ROCHFORDIANUM

3- inch pots, heavy $8 per 100

4- inch pots, heavy $15 per 100

6-inch pots, heavy $35 per 100

VERBENA— KARL MULLER

January 1st Delivery

Finest bedding verbena in existence, of the bright-
est scarlet color.

214-inch pots $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000

3 -inch pots $7 per 100; 60 per 1,000

Every grower of spring plants should try this
variety.

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PLANT COMBINATION BASKET

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A HOUSE OF CRAIG QUALITY CROTONS