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BLUE PALM.— Valuable because the flower
stems, from 2 to 4 in number, rise trom the cen-
tre of the plant to a height of 4 to 6 feet ; as many
as six of them are frequently seeu during the year.
Flowers are thick, fleshy and waxlike, white and
nearly star-shaped. The leaves rarely attain a height
of more than 2 feet and are of a bluish-green color ;
easily grown and very hardy, and by no means com-
mon. As desirable as Latauia Boroonica, which it
resembles somewhat.
Strong 3-inch pot plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. ;
4-inch pot plants, 30 cts. each ; 4 for $1.
PH(ENIX CANARIENSIS.-One of the finest and
most hardy. Native of the Canary I.lands. It is a
Date Palm, and in the South matures its fruit. It makes a fine specimen plant and should
be included in every collection. Nice plants, 20 cts. each ; 6 for 50 cts. ; 8 for ?1 ; larger
plants, in 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each.
FARFUGIUM GRANDE.— The leaves become immense: clear, bright green, heavily
blotched with golden yellow. Fine flowers. We recommend it as a room plant. 25 cts.
each.
CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIA (Umbrella Plani).— A splendid house plant. Resembles a
^ Palm. Of the easiest culture. Can be grown in bowl, dish or vase half filled with rich
soil, then filled with water. Requires little or no attention, and remains evergreen
throughout the year. 15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts.; 9 for $1. Large plants, from 5-inch pots,
50 cts. each.
PHRYNIUM VARIEGATUM.— An elegant pot plant which is very faithfully depicted in
the accompanying cut. The leaves are bright, pale green, beautifully variciiated with white
and gold, the 'variegations being extremely diversified. In some leaves the whole area is
white, in others only one-half, in others again it is confined to the interspace between two
. or three of the nerves, while in others it is reduced to a few stripes. 20 cu. each ; 3 for 50
cts.; 7for$l.
ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA.— A noble Palm of highly tropical appearance, with very grace-
ful foliage; is as easily ^rown as a Geranium ; will thrive in almo&.t any situation; does
equally well in shade as in sunshine ; likes moderate moisture. As a decorative pot plant,
for window and indoor culture, this lovely Palm is the equal of any variety we know. Its
beauty is so strikingly elegant that no one would be without it could they but see it. We
offer large, choice pot plants in two sizes. 25 cts. each ; 4 for 81.
OXALIS ORTGIESI.— Few plants will give better satisfaction than this, as it is a profuse
bloomer in every sense of the word. Under culture in good soil, it will bloom every day in
the year. It is a shrubby plant like a Geranium or Fuchsia, in which respect it differs from
other Oxalis. From 10 to 15 inches in height. Grows easily and blooms profusely, until it
is one enormous cluster of large, golden star-shaped flowers, which do not close at night.
Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts.; 9 for Si.
ARECA LUTESCENS.-One of the most valuable
and quickest growing Palms. Its dark, glossy, green
leaves are gracefully curved on slender !.tems, and
the entire foliage is'graceiully disponed. The trunk
and stems are golden . ellow. Nice . oung plants, 25 cts.
each; 8 for 60 cts.; 5 for $1. l.arge specimen plants,
trom.5-in. pots, 1.^ to 2 feet, $1.50 each, by Express only.
CROTONS. — Splendid pot plants fnr the piazza or
Avindow garden. Leaves are brilliantly variegated in
every color of the rainbow, and pre'-ent a fine ap- /?.^ '■^^■^.^r^
pearance. A (.mitd bedding plant, standiugthe hottest ^-vv-^-KJ
sunshine, wliich adds great brilliancy to their colors. O^-'- ..^i\
A plant that is sure to please everv one. *"^^'^-'.^^
We ofFf r strong plant*, 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 00^"