. Salvia, or Scarlet Sage, Bonfire PUNICA (Pomegranate). Granatum Legrelli. A splendid shrub, hardy as far north as Washington. A grand subject for the lawn, producing its large, showy double orange-scarlet flowers the entire summer. It is best grown as a tub plant and is easily wintered dormant in a cool cellar. Strong plants, 50 cts. each. RICINUS (Castor Oil Plant). Handsome tropical-looking plants for centres of large beds, etc. Green and bronze-leaved sorts, ready in May and June. 10 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. SALVIA SPLENDENS, " BONFIRE". This is one of the fines
. Salvia, or Scarlet Sage, Bonfire PUNICA (Pomegranate). Granatum Legrelli. A splendid shrub, hardy as far north as Washington. A grand subject for the lawn, producing its large, showy double orange-scarlet flowers the entire summer. It is best grown as a tub plant and is easily wintered dormant in a cool cellar. Strong plants, 50 cts. each. RICINUS (Castor Oil Plant). Handsome tropical-looking plants for centres of large beds, etc. Green and bronze-leaved sorts, ready in May and June. 10 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. SALVIA SPLENDENS, " BONFIRE". This is one of the finest of the Scarlet Sages, growing in a compact bush 2 feet high. Its erect spikes of bril- liant scarlet flowers stand clear above the dark green foliage and completely cover the plant. One of the most effective and gorgeous bedding plants in cultivation. 10 cts. each; § per doz.; $ per 100. STIGMAPHYLLON CILIATUM. (Brazilian Golden, or Orchid Vine.) One of the prettiest tender climbers in cultivation, with large yellow, orchid-like flowers, produced very freely during the summer months. It is especially adapted for training over the pillars or on the wall of a conservatory, but will do equally well in the open air in summer. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. SWAINSONA. Qalegifolia Alba. A most desirable everblooming plant, with pure white Sweet Pea-like flowers, produced in sprays. Its easy culture, freedom of bloom, and the grace and beauty of the flower and plant, make it popular. 15 cts. each; $ per doz. THUNBERGIA. Harrisi. A splendid winter-flowering greenhouse climber, with showy light blue flowers with creamy-white throat. 35 cts. each; $ per doz. TIGKIDIA. (Tiger, or Shell Flower.) These gorgeous summer-flowering bulbs look well associated with Gladioli, Lilies and kindred stock; grow about \\ feet high, and flower freely throughout the summer. They require the same treatment as Gladioli, and should be lifted in autumn and dried off in the same way. (See cut.
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