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Miss Ella V, Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio.
WHY NOT BUY YOUR FLOWERS OF A WOMAN
HHE cultivation of flowers is an occupation pre-eminently suited to a woman. All flower growers realize that if it were not for
the ladies patronizing them but few of them would be in the business, for out of every hundred customers for plants
fully ninety-five are women. I knew this before I embarked in the business six years ago, and I also knew that a woman
J would help one of her sex that was struggling to make a living. While my venture was made with fear and trembling, 1 am
glad tosaythatl have prospered far beyond my expectations. Each year has shown a notable increase in my sales. To do
this I have paid strict attention to business and it is self-evident tbat-I have pleased my patrons. I would esteem it a great favor if
each customer of mine would speak a good word for me to her neighbors and friends who cultivate flowers. This would be a great
help to me and a favor that I would appreciate greaily. Each oue of you knows of some one who buys flowers. Speak to them about
my plants. Send me their names, and I will be glad to mail thorn my catalogue.
If you have been dissatisfied for any cause with any order pined with me. please let me know what the trouble is and I will en-
deavor to rectify Hie same. I started out to sell the very best plants that could be grown and at a reasonable price. Please notice
my remarkably low prices.
Compare my prices with other dealers; it will be a revelation to you. These cheap prices do not mean poor plants, but I
Can assure you they are much better plants than others offer at much higher prices.
ETRY ME WITH AN ORDER AND BE CONVINCED.:
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— The Emerald
Feather.
ACALYPHA SANDERII.
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ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.
A most desirable new species, especially useful to grow as a
pot plant for decorative purposes, or for planting in suspended
baskets. The fronds are frequently four feet long, of a rich
shade of green, and most useful for cutting, retaining their fresh-
ness for weeks after being cut. It will make an excellent house
plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere, and will succeed in al-
most any situation. 8 cents each.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, The Climb-
ing Lace Pern.
This graceful climber has, to a great extent, taken the
place of the once popular Smilax in all fine decorations. It pos-
sesses 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, cheer-
ful green. It is an excellent house plant, succeeding under al-
most any condition lO cents each for tine plants.
AGERATUM PRINCESS PAULINE.
A novel new variety of dwarf, compact habit rarely exceeding
feight inches in height. Its peculiarity consists of both blue and
white being combined in the same flower the body ofthe Sower
being white while the stamens forming ai outer ring are sky
blue, giving the flower a pretty variegated appearance. 5
Cents each.
New Ageratum, STELLA GURNEY.
It is a decided improvement in color, being the deepest blue
yet introduced, and is exceptionally free flowering, not only in
Summer, but the year round. Ageratums are useful lor borders
also for baskets and vases. These two varieties are grand. 10
cents each.
ACALYPHA SANDER II-
Acalypha Saaderii.— This plant goes under various names,
such as -Chenille Plant, 'Philippine Medusa. "Comet Plant."
' Dewey s Favorite Flower," "Bloody Cat Tail," etc. Without
doubt the most sensational new plant introduced for many
years, and one ofthe most striking flowering ornamental plants
we have ever seen. It is of strong, free growth, with large,
dark green leaves, from each axil of which rope-like spikes,
from one to two feet long and nearly one inch thick, are
gracefully suspended, as shown in my illustration, which con-
veys buta faint idea of the beauty and distinct warm coloring
of this splendid acquisition. But the remarkable floriferous-
ness and the great size of the spikes of flowers (compared to
the plant) are fairly well shown. The plant s inflowerthey ear
round, and is as easily grown as a Coleus. simply requinnc a
warm temperature to develop its full beauty. Fine plants,
l'i cents each.
Acalypha Triutnphatis.— This is a very ornamental bed-
dmg plant, the foliage being bronze, crimson and green. Very
beautiful. Grows rapidly. 8 cents each.
Acalypha Margitiata —A charming variety Deep green foli-
age, with a distinct margin on the edge of each leaf of bright
pink. Lovely. 8 cents each.
ALTERNANTHERAS.
These are the 1'Ule dwarf red and yellow plants that only
srow a few inches high and are used to make letters, designs or
borders for beds I offer two kinds, red and yellow. 5 cents
each; 50 cents per dozen; by express, $3.50 per hun-
dred.
ALOYSIA CITRIODORA.-Lemon Verbena.
This plant has the most fragrant foliage of any plant grown
The fragrance is that ofthe Lemon. One plant will scent up a