. Aralia Elegantissima. Aspidistra Lukida a. ASPARAGUS. Plumosus Nanus (Aspuragns Fern). If there is a better plant for table decoration than this we do not know it. The foliage is more delicate than that of the finest Fern, being lace- like in its filminess. A plant with half a dozen stalks is a mass of dainty, misty green, among which the stems of a few flowers can be thrust in such a manner as to make the combination far superior, artistically, to most expensive decorations prepared for the table by the professional florist. Its value to the woman who takes pleasure in making her
. Aralia Elegantissima. Aspidistra Lukida a. ASPARAGUS. Plumosus Nanus (Aspuragns Fern). If there is a better plant for table decoration than this we do not know it. The foliage is more delicate than that of the finest Fern, being lace- like in its filminess. A plant with half a dozen stalks is a mass of dainty, misty green, among which the stems of a few flowers can be thrust in such a manner as to make the combination far superior, artistically, to most expensive decorations prepared for the table by the professional florist. Its value to the woman who takes pleasure in making her table attractive will, therefore, be readily understood. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each; $ and $ per doz. Sprengerl {Emerald Feather). Excellent for hanging-baskets, for bracket use and for cutting. It is one of the best of all plants for the window-box when planted on the outside, where it can droop over the edge of the box. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each; $ and $;0 per doz. ASPIDISTRA. The Aspidistra is the easiest of all decorative plants to grow well. Give it a loamy soil and plenty of water, and it will ask for nothing more. For veranda decoration in summer it is unexcelled. It is ad- mirably adapted for use in front of a grate in summer because of its low, spreading habit of growth. In the hall, at any season of the year, it will attract more attention than almost any plant that can be grown there. It is never injured by insects. Those who have "no luck " with other decorative plants ought by all means to try this. Simply keep it well watered and fertilized and it will grow for anyone. Lurida. Green-leaved. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $ each. Lurida Variegata. A pretty variegated form, the foliage being striped with white. 75 cts. and $ each. SUPERB BRAIVCHING ASTERS. This is the finest type of China Aster for the amateur, being of strong, robust habit, growing feet high and bearing their large Chrysanthemum-like flowers in August and September. We
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