. Chinese Azalea. Four New Flowering Begonias. Gloire tie Lorraine. This is edly the greatest gem in winter-floweri nias yet {introduced. It grows from 12 to 15 inches high, form- ing naturally graceful, bushy specimens, which, from October to April, are completely smoth- ered with soft rosy pink flowers. Good young plants, 25 cts. each; $ per doz. Light Pink Lorraine. A sport from the above, with flowers of a lighter shade; the plant is of decidedly stronger growth and fully as free flower- ing. 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz. Electa Coin pacta Lor- raine. Another sport which is identical w
. Chinese Azalea. Four New Flowering Begonias. Gloire tie Lorraine. This is edly the greatest gem in winter-floweri nias yet {introduced. It grows from 12 to 15 inches high, form- ing naturally graceful, bushy specimens, which, from October to April, are completely smoth- ered with soft rosy pink flowers. Good young plants, 25 cts. each; $ per doz. Light Pink Lorraine. A sport from the above, with flowers of a lighter shade; the plant is of decidedly stronger growth and fully as free flower- ing. 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz. Electa Coin pacta Lor- raine. Another sport which is identical with the type, except that it is of more compact habit and holds its flowers more erect. 25 cts. each ; § per White Lorraine (Cale- donia). A white flowered form of the above. 50 cts. each; §5 00 per doz. Asparagus. Sprengeri. Especially usefui to grow as a pot plant for decorative pur- poses or for planting in suspended baskets; fronds are frequently 4 feet long, rich shade of green and most useful for cutting, retaining their freshness after being cut for weeks. Makes an excellent house plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere and will succeed in almost any position. Good young plants, 15 cts. each ; § per doz.; strong plants, 25 cts. each; $ per doz.; specimen plants, § each. PlliniOSllS NanilS. This graceful climbing Asparagus has to a great extent taken the place of the once popular Smilax 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 plant being of a bright, cheerful green. It is an excellent house plant, succeeding under almost any conditions. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each. Cninese Azaleas. These beautiful plants are deservedly becoming more popular every season for window and conservatory decorations. The ease with which they can be grown, their diversity in color and freedom of flowering will keep them in f
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