. Catalogue of novelties and specialites : plants bulbs fruits. Nursery stock, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental, Catalogs; Flowers, Catalogs; Fruit, Catalogs; Nursery stock; Plants, Ornamental; Flowers; Fruit. NEW AND RARE PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS For 1896, Offered and for Sale by A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. New Asparagus Sprengeri. Asparagus Sprengeri. Florists who have seen this new Asparagus are delighted with it. Its very rapid growth, whether in the open or indoors, gives us quickly an abundant quantity of fine decorative material of much greater length and l
. Catalogue of novelties and specialites : plants bulbs fruits. Nursery stock, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental, Catalogs; Flowers, Catalogs; Fruit, Catalogs; Nursery stock; Plants, Ornamental; Flowers; Fruit. NEW AND RARE PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS For 1896, Offered and for Sale by A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. New Asparagus Sprengeri. Asparagus Sprengeri. Florists who have seen this new Asparagus are delighted with it. Its very rapid growth, whether in the open or indoors, gives us quickly an abundant quantity of fine decorative material of much greater length and lasting properties than other Asparagus. Mr. Rob- ert Craig, who has seen and grown it, says: "It's a good ; He ought to know. In Kurope it has obtained many certificates, and there it is grown extensively. The fronds are frequently four feet long, and, therefore, useful for many purposes. It is not only a plant that will be grown in large quantities by florists, but it is decidedly a useful and suitable parlor plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere and will grow well in shade or sunlight ; wherever cut flowers are emploved extensively this Asparagus will be found a necessity. It produces good-sized bulbs and multiplies rather rapidly. Our photo shows what it is. Strong roots, 35 cents each ; $ per 12 ; $18 per 100. Extra large roots, 50 cents each; $5 per 12; $30 per 100. Price of electro, A. Blivnc & Co., Philadelphia. Mr. F, \V. Burbidge writes as follows in The Garden, of November 9, 189s: "ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.—I consider this one of the most distinct of"all in-door species. It well merits the attention of all interested in greenery for bouquets, wreaths and sprays. It is most handsome seen drooping gracefully and naturally from pot or hanging basket. It has been much admired by visitors. The growths thrown up in a free and plumose manner, 4, S or 10 feet in length, of a fresh, light or apple green hue, admirably adapted for all del
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