. (Dutchman's Pipe.) A vigorous and rapid growing climber, bearing singular brownish colored flowers, resembling in shape a Dutchman's pipe. The leaves are large, and as the plantgrowsquickly, it soon makes a dense shade. For arbors or trel- lises, or for making a screen, it is invaluable. It readily attains a height of 20 feet and is perfectly hardy. 50 cts. each ; $ per doz. Extra strong plants $ each. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS The stems of this extremely elegant plant are tufted, slender and gracefully arching. From the upper portions the branches, which are finer than the fronds of
. (Dutchman's Pipe.) A vigorous and rapid growing climber, bearing singular brownish colored flowers, resembling in shape a Dutchman's pipe. The leaves are large, and as the plantgrowsquickly, it soon makes a dense shade. For arbors or trel- lises, or for making a screen, it is invaluable. It readily attains a height of 20 feet and is perfectly hardy. 50 cts. each ; $ per doz. Extra strong plants $ each. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS The stems of this extremely elegant plant are tufted, slender and gracefully arching. From the upper portions the branches, which are finer than the fronds of the most delicate Fern, spread in all directions. The whole plant is of a bright cheerful green. It is one of the most distinct and effective decorative plants for the stove or warm con- servatorv. $ each. ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS. A beautiful species of climbing habit. Remarkable for the extreme delicacy of its foliage; the leaves are longer and of a lighter tint than those of A. Plumosus Nanus. As a decorative plant for the stove or warm conservatory it is very striking, and for contrast with the foliage of other plants it is one of the most effective. Like A. Plumosus Nanus, the sprays retain their beauty a long time when cut. 25 to 50 cts. each ; $ per doz. Natchez, Miss. — " The plants from you came in beautiful ; — B. F. Conner.
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