. Allamanda Williamsii. PuniceilS. A greenhouse shrub of easy growth with yellowish flowers and bright red bracts, which remain attractive from January to April; should be grown in rather small pots. 50 cts. each. A5IORPHOPHALLIS. Rivieri. Particularly handsome plant for growing either in clumps or as a solitary specimen. Should be planted in May in warm, sunny sit- uation in extra rich soil; the flowers appear before the leaves and rise to a height of 2 feet and resemble a gigantic black Calla. This is soon fol- lowed by the massive tropical-looking leaves, supported by thick, beau- tifully m
. Allamanda Williamsii. PuniceilS. A greenhouse shrub of easy growth with yellowish flowers and bright red bracts, which remain attractive from January to April; should be grown in rather small pots. 50 cts. each. A5IORPHOPHALLIS. Rivieri. Particularly handsome plant for growing either in clumps or as a solitary specimen. Should be planted in May in warm, sunny sit- uation in extra rich soil; the flowers appear before the leaves and rise to a height of 2 feet and resemble a gigantic black Calla. This is soon fol- lowed by the massive tropical-looking leaves, supported by thick, beau- tifully marbled stems. Large bulbs, 30 cts. each; $ per doz. ANTHERICIM. Vittatum Varlegatum. A most desirable vase or window-box plant; long, narrow green foliage, edged with white. 15 cts. each; $; per doz. ANTIRRHINIM (Snapdragons . Popular plants for bedding and of special value for cutting. The stock we offer has been grown from a select strain. Ready in May. 10 cts. each; § per doz.; $ per 100. APHELANDRA. Roezlil. A pretty hothouse plant, with silvery-green foliage and showy terminals pikes of bright, red-bracted flowers, produced principally during the late autumn. 25 cts. each. Read the MISCELLANEOUS HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR AMATEUR FLORISTS on page 115.
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