NEW FLORAL GUIDE-SPRING, 1900.
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Boytorj Ivy
(Arnpelop: is V<?itcbii.)
S well known as the best and most
beautiful hardy ol imbing vine for
covering the walls of houses,
churches, schools, mills, etc. The
vine throws out fine rootlets all along
the stems, which enable it to cling
fust to the tallest walls, and it wi.l
soon cover them with a sheet of handsome deep green foliage, as shown in
the illustration. As Autumn approaches, the leaves gradually turn to
brilliant crimson and golden tints,
which are greatly admired in their
season. The vine covers the walls so
completely it aids materially to preserve the walls and keep the buildings
dry and warm in winter and cool in summer. It is very extensively planted in
our most beautiful suburban places,
where it gives a finish of grace and
beauty that nothing else can do. The
Japan Ivy is entirely hardy, and
Ampelopsis VeitchU. (Boston Ivy.) wiu gIW and tnrive finely in all
usual places all over the United States. It is equally desirable for all classes of building, and can not be
recommended too highly. Set 12 to 18 inches apart. Good strong plants, 15c, 2 for 25c.; $1.50
per doz., postpaid. Two year plants, 20c, 2 for 35c ; $2.00 per doz., by express.
Dolichos Japonicus—A tremendous climber,
will run 30 to 40 feet in a season, and quickly
cover porches, fences, tall trees, etc.; rich purple
flowers, in handsome clusters. 15 cts.; 2 for 25
cts.; $1.50 per doz., postpaid.
Madeira Vine—A pretty quick-growing climber,
covering a large space in a short time; bears
lovely racemes of feathery flowers of delicious
fragrance. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 90 cts.
per dozen.
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM—(Elephant's Ears). A splendid ornamental foliage
plant, very popular for lawn or garden; likes warmth and moisture ; grows three to
four feet high ; immense leaves, frequently three feet long and two wide, light
green, beautifully veined. This is truly a grand plant and is greatly admired
by plant lovers everywhere. Roots keep in cellar over winter. Good
strong bulbs, 15 cts. each, 4 for 50 cts., $1.50 per doz,, postpaid; larger size, 20
cts. each, $2.00 per doz., postpaid. Larger size, very large, 40 cts. each
$4.00 per doz,, postpaid, or 25 cts. each. $3.00 per doz., by express.
NOTE.—Caladiums should be planted two feet apart in a bed by them
selves, they like good rich ground and plenty of room. A half-dozen \
Caladiums and one dozen Spotted Callas, (page 85) for border^
make a very handsome bed. Price for both, $3.00, postpaid
GOLDEN DOUBLE CROWN LILY—(Hemerocallis). A strong,
hardy bulb, throwing up flower stems 3 to 4 feet high, and bearing splendid, large lily-like flowers; elegant golden yellow,1
with bright carmine ring around the centre; very handsome. "%!
Some of the flowers are single, but are pretty and worth S?
a place in every garden. 10 cts. ; 3 for 25 cts.; doz., 75 cts._j
GERMAN IRIS—Splendid for bedding out; elegant erect lance
shaped leaves, and large crape-like flowers of exquisite coloring ^
sky blue, yellow, orange and white in very beautiful combina-^
tions; blooms early in Spring, and is always greatly admired.
Should be found in every garden. Fine mixed, 6 cts. each ; 3 \
for 15 cts.; doz., 50 cts.
Caladinm Esculentum.