. Annual illustrated and descriptive catalogue of new, rare and beautiful plants and seeds. Nurseries (Horticulture) Florida Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Tropical plants Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs. EUPHORBIA HETEROPHVLLA. ERYTHRINA. {Coral Bean Tree.) The Erythrinas are well worth cultivating, as the foliage is very ornamental, and when the plant is covered with its many terminal spikes of scarlet flowers it is exceed- ingly showy. The flowers are followed by long brown pods, which burst open when ripe, revealing the bright red seeds. As the plant is t
. Annual illustrated and descriptive catalogue of new, rare and beautiful plants and seeds. Nurseries (Horticulture) Florida Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Tropical plants Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs. EUPHORBIA HETEROPHVLLA. ERYTHRINA. {Coral Bean Tree.) The Erythrinas are well worth cultivating, as the foliage is very ornamental, and when the plant is covered with its many terminal spikes of scarlet flowers it is exceed- ingly showy. The flowers are followed by long brown pods, which burst open when ripe, revealing the bright red seeds. As the plant is tuberous-rooted, it may be cut down in the fall, and the root placed in dry sand in the cellar for the winter. E. crista-galli. Brazil and Central America. A variety often found in greenhouse culture North ; flower bright scarlet. 25 cts. each. E. herbacea. Our native species, extending to Southern Georgia. Here in South Florida it attains the propor- tions of a tree, while further North the tops die down every winter; flowers brilliant scarlet, the racemes appearing before the handsome heart-shaped leaves. Strong plants, 20 cts. each. EUCALYPTUS. Nearly every species of Eucalyptus grows well in Florida, and among them are some of the choicest shade, ornamental and timber trees. Our list is reduced to a few of the most desirable species ; all natives of Australia. Several species are highly recommended for pot culture ; under this treatment they respond in a gratifying manner, form handsome shrubs, and bloom profusely. E. amygdal i n a. The Giant Gum- tree of Southeast Australia, where it is said to have at- tained a height of 471 feet. E. calophylla. (Red-Gum tree.) A quick-growing and very ornamental farfugium Grande. tree: E. citriodora. Also quite tender ; leaves yield a quan- tity of volatile oil of lemon-like fragrance. E. corymbifera. The Blood-wood tree of New South Wales. E. pipeta. The Peppermint Gum. The foliage yielding a large quantity of oil of peppermint.
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