NEW SWORD FERN,
Nephrolepsis
Compacta.
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In our estimation this variety is the
finest of all Sword Ferns. It is of a free,
strong growing, compact habit, attaining,
when fully grown, a height of about two
feet. The fronds are of a dark green col-
or, very rich, of upright growth, with just
sufficient arch in them to make them
graceful. For house culture or for win-
dow gardening we don't know of any other
variety that would give the same satisfac-
tion and which we could recommend so
highly. Price, 15 cents each.
ARAUCARIA EXCELSIA.
.Norfolk Island Pine.)
Various names have been suggested for
this grand plant to p'Opt-rly convey to the
mind the apnearnnre of it. Some have
called it the "Christmas Tree Palm,' 1 from
its resemb anceto aCnristmastret; others
have called it the Star Palm," because
the leaves are arranged to form a perfect
star, but no descriptive name can give an
adequate idea of its beauty. It has deep
green, feathery foliage. arranged in whorls,
rising one above che other at regular dis-
tances; its symmetry of form, grace and
beauty of foliage are unequaled in the
vegetable kingdom. It is easily grown in
the house and is highly ornamental. It re-
quires the same culture as the Palm. In-
deed as a decorative plant for the house
this is one of the handsomest and most
serviceable plantsin ourcollection Extra
fine plants, 15 to 18 inches high, $2
each; 12 to 15 inches high, $1.50.
ALYSSUM.
(DOUBLE SWEET.)
A very great advance on the single
Alyssum. It is indispensable as a en'
flower, being a beautiful white, and very
fragrant. A very useful edging plant.
Continues to bloom till November, as
light frosts do not injure it. Also fine for
Winter blooming in the house. Elegant
for baskets, vases or window boxes.
Price, 6 cents each; three for 13
cents.
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ANEMONE, "WHIRLWIND."
One of the most beautiful ot hardy herbaceous plants. It
commences to open its lovely, pure white blooms, three inches
across, in August, and continues to increase in beauty until cut
by frost. They are entirely hardv and should not be transplant-
ed more than is necessary. We consider this a good acquisition
and cannot recommend it too highly. Price, 1 5 cents each,
DRACAENA INDIVISA.
For general decorative purposes this is one of the very best
plants we know. It is of graceful habit, an exceedingly rapid
grower, and is not affected by sunshine, storm or drought, ft
forms a Palm-like tree, and does equally well indoors or in open
ground. We specially recommend this lovely decorative plant.
It will come as near giving entire satisfaction as anything offer-
ed in this book. As a rule it sells for hieh prices. We offer it at
a popular price. Nice plants, 15 cents each; large plants,
25 cents each.
GENISTA CANADENSIS, (Fountain of Gold.)
This beautiful plant well deserves the great populaiity it haa
gained in the past two years. The drooping branches are cot-
ered with deli-
cate,sage-green
foliage, and
every twig is
tipped with a
long raceme of
exquisite, pea-
shaped blos-
soms of a pure
canary color,
almost hiding
the foliage, and
suggesting the
name'Fountain
of Gold.' A fine
companion for
Swainsonia
Alba. Price,