. Achlmenes Achimenes A plant closely allied to the Gloxinia and which will succeed well under similar cultivation. Achimenes are supplied In small corms or rhizomes, and for best effect three or more should be planted In a pot. They continue in flower for a period of from 8 to 10 weeks. We offer six distinct varieties with flowers averaging IVi Inches In diameter. Dainty Q,neen. Large pure white with pink eye. Galatea. Large deep lavender. MagTilfica. Beautiful violet blue. Purity. Large pure white. Pnrple Kins. A good rich purple. Snpreme. Lavender with light center. Any of the above $ p
. Achlmenes Achimenes A plant closely allied to the Gloxinia and which will succeed well under similar cultivation. Achimenes are supplied In small corms or rhizomes, and for best effect three or more should be planted In a pot. They continue in flower for a period of from 8 to 10 weeks. We offer six distinct varieties with flowers averaging IVi Inches In diameter. Dainty Q,neen. Large pure white with pink eye. Galatea. Large deep lavender. MagTilfica. Beautiful violet blue. Purity. Large pure white. Pnrple Kins. A good rich purple. Snpreme. Lavender with light center. Any of the above $ per doz.; $ per 100. AmorphophalluS (DevU's Tongne) Rivieri. Curious and interesting when planted as an isolated specimen in the mixed border in a warm sunny position in rich soil. The flower resem- bles a gigantic black Calla and appears before the leaves on stems rising from 2 to 3 feet high. The flower Is soon followed by interesting massive tropi- cal-looking foliage which Is supported on thick prettily-marbled stems. Strong bulbs, 75 cts. each; $ per doz. Boussingaultia baselloides (Madeira or Mignonette Vine) 75 cts. per doz.; $ per 100.
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