. .\SPAKACUS SpHENGEK having large, deeply cut foliage, Vkaicaria Excelsa, Aristolochia Gis:as Sturtevaiitii. (Duck Plant.) Of all aristolochias this is the n^ost curious and interesting. The flowers are heart-shaped, from 8 to 10 inches in diameter, of a creamy white color, the in. ttrrior beautifully mottled with deep claret purple, deepening towards the throat to solid pur- I'le. An extciior view of the n^nver resembles a duck, hence the name. %\ 00 each. ASPIDISTRA. Lilll'ida. A very useful and durable decorative plant of strong growth; will succeed in any position ; an excellent hall or c
. .\SPAKACUS SpHENGEK having large, deeply cut foliage, Vkaicaria Excelsa, Aristolochia Gis:as Sturtevaiitii. (Duck Plant.) Of all aristolochias this is the n^ost curious and interesting. The flowers are heart-shaped, from 8 to 10 inches in diameter, of a creamy white color, the in. ttrrior beautifully mottled with deep claret purple, deepening towards the throat to solid pur- I'le. An extciior view of the n^nver resembles a duck, hence the name. %\ 00 each. ASPIDISTRA. Lilll'ida. A very useful and durable decorative plant of strong growth; will succeed in any position ; an excellent hall or corridor plant. 50 cts., 75 cts. and § each. Lilirida Varieg-ata. A pretty, variegated form of the above, the foliage being striped w ith white. (See cut.) 75 cts. and $ each. ASPARAGUS. Sprengeri. A most desirable species, especially useful to grow as a pot plant for decorative purposes or for plonting in suspended baskets; the fronds are frequently 4 feet long, of a rich shade of green, and most useful for'cutting, retaining their freshness after being cut for weeks. It will make an excellent house plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere and will succeed in almost any position. (See cut.) Good young plants 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; strong plants 25 cts. each ; § per doz.; large specimen plants § each. PluniOSUS Xaims. This graceful climbing asparagus has, to a great extent, taken the place of the once popular Sinilax in all fine decorations. It possesses the advantage of being much more graceful, its foliage being finer than that of the most delicate fern, and will last for weeks after being cut, the whole ])lant being of a bright, cheerful green. It is an excellent house plant, succeeding under almost any conditions. 15 and 25 cts. eacli; § and § per doz. TenilissilllllS. A beautiful sjiecies of climbing habit. Remarkable for the extreme delicacy of its foliage. As a decorative plant for contrast with the foliage of other jilanls it is one of t
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