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106. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

FUCHSIAS.
These, when in full bloom, are the most graceful of all cultivated plants; nothing surpasses the beauty of well grown specimens.
White Phenomenal.--The grandest double white variety in existence and one which should be in every home. Each 15c.
Jupiter.--A new giant flowered variety from France. The flowers are of really mammoth size with very large, rich violet purple double corolla. Tube and sepals bright crimson. Plant is a strong, hardy, free grower, which everyone can succeed with and will attract attention everywhere. Each 15c.
Phenomenal.--This is usually considered the largest Fuchsia in cultivation, being same size as the Jupiter but of much darker color. The flowers are of enormous size, a single flower measuring three inches across; sepals bright scarlet with rich purple corolla, very double, flaked with red. Attracts universal attention in any collection, as it is one of the most beautiful sorts in existence. Each 10c.
Monarch.--This new Fuchsia is by far the largest of all the single flowering varieties. It is an exceptionally strong grower, bearing immense bloom of a very dark purple. It ranks among the singles the same as the Phenomenal does among the doubles. Each 15c.
Black Prince.--Tube and sepals bright waxy carmine, sepals large and broad with pale green tips; large, open, pale pink corolla. Easily grown in tree form and we had at one time a plant seven feet high loaded with two thousand flowers at once. Each 10c.

[image] CYCLAMEN.

Storm King.--Large double flowers. The sepals are glowing scarlet crimson, corolla delicate waxy white, elegantly penciled with deep, bright crimson. Each 10c.
Trailing Queen.--Of beautiful trailing habit; fine for hanging baskets. Bright rich scarlet and purple flowers. Each 15c.
Speciosa.--Sepals blush, corolla carmine. Best winter bloomer. Each 10c.
Little Beauty.--Charming variety; begins to bloom when only two or three inches high, and continues to bloom the year round. Tube and sepals bright red, corolla deep purple. Each 10c.
Lottie.--Very handsome flower with carmine corolla; tender rose sepals and cream colored tube. Each 10c.
Rose of Castile.--The best single summer blooming Fuchsia. Blush pink with violet corolla. Each 10c.

Collection.
One plant each of the above 11 varieties of Fuchsias for only $1.00.

CYCLAMEN.--Charming bulbous-rooted plants, with beautiful foliage and rich colored Orchid-like fragrant flowers; universal favorites for winter and spring blooming. Each 15c. Larger size 25c.
ENGLISH IVY. An old favorite vine showy the year around if properly grown. Each 10c. Large 25c.
VARIEGATED ENGLISH IVY.--Foliage very prettily marked with pure white on a dark green ground. Handsome as a pot plant in the window or for trailing from edges of boxes or baskets. Each 15c.
GERMAN IVY.--A popular vine for hanging baskets and window boxes. Each 10c.
FICUS REPENS.--A pretty dwarf trailer. Each 15c.
FERNS.--We have many choice varieties of these delicate appearing, attractive plants at prices from 10c to $1.00 each.
SWORD FERN.--One of the most popular sorts. Splendid for pots, vases or hanging baskets in which they thrive well and make wonderfully ornamental plants. Each 15c.
FEVERFEW.--Well known popular plant loaded with pure white, double, button-like flowers. Each 10c, doz. 75c.
HIBISCUS.--A large, shrub-like, woody plant bearing immense double or single flowers. Various colors. Each 15c. Large, strong plants 35c each.
EUONYMUS.--A pretty, shrubby plant; variegated foliage. Each 20c.

[image] SWORD FERN.

[image] JUPITER FUCHSIA.

HYDRANGEA--Thomas Hogg--The immense trusses of flowers are at first slightly tinged with green, becoming of the purest white. Each 15c.
HYDRANGEA--Hortensia.--A splendid variety that will always be a favorite. Its growth is strong and upright, forming excellent specimen plants; flowers pink, in immense trusses. Each 10c.
HYDRANGEA--Otaska.--A Japanese variety used extensively for Easter decorations. Produces enormous trusses of intense pink flowers. Makes excellent specimen plants for the porch or lawn. Blooms the entire season. Each 15c.
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA.--This perfectly hardy variety is considered the finest of all hardy shrubs. Flower heads 6 to 10 inches long, pure white changing to pink. In bloom July to October. Each 15c, large size 35c.
CYCAS REVOLUTA, (Sago Palm.)--Magnificent plants of noble and majestic habit, and most impressive. They are probably the most valuable decorative plants grown; their heavy, glossy, deep green fronds resist alike the gas, dust or cold. Strong young plants [?]0c each postpaid. Large specimen plants $1.00, $2.50, $5.00, $10.00 and $15.00 each, according to size, by exp. at purchaser's expense.
RESURRECTION PLANT--A curiosity. Looks like a ball of dried moss, but when dropped into a bowl of tepid water, it quickly opens into a beautiful fern-like plant. Each 10c; 3 for 25c.

[image] GREVILLEA OR SILK OAK.

MIKADO FERN BALL.--Quite a novelty from Japan and a beautiful thing when well grown, but it is rather difficult to grow them satisfactorily in the dry atmosphere of an ordinary house. Largely advertised in the east. In dormant state. Each 50c, large size 75c, postpaid.
MAURANDIA.--Graceful climbers for window or conservatories, or open ground in summer; admirable to hang from vases, cover stumps and low trellises, flywering [flowering] freely.
FORGET-ME-NOT.--Everyone loves the charming little Forget-Me-Not, and it seems strange that it is not more often seen in our gardens. They are easily grown and will bloom freely and will continue to thrive and bloom year after year, being perennial and perfectly hardy, with only a slight covering. Plants grow to 12 inches high and will thrive in most soils, though they prefer moist, sandy situations. Each 10c, doz. 75c.
GREVILLEA or SILK OAK.--One of the quickest growing of ornamental house plants. It is easy to manage, grows rapidly and is pretty in all stages of growth. With its long, drooping silky foliage, it reminds one of a palm or fern. The young growths are of a light bronze color, the tips being covered with a soft down, closely resembling raw silk. Each 15c.

[image] FOR-GET-ME-NOT

HYDRANGEA PANICULATA--THE GRANDEST HARDY SHRUB. SEE PAGE 118.