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ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 



GLADIOLI— Concluded. 



PEACE — A grand white flower with delicate lilac 

 feathering in the throat of two of the petals; 

 flowers correctly placed on a tall, graceful spike. 

 10 cents each; $1.00 dozen. 



PINK BEAUTY — Rosy-pink with large dark blotch; 

 ten days earlier than any other Gladiolus; in- 

 valuable for this reason as a cut flower. 6 cents 

 each; 50 cents dozen. 



PINK PERFECTION — In color a true La France 

 pink, the softness of coloring- and magnificent 

 texture of the blooms make it one of the choicest 

 of the new varieties; large open flowers on a 

 strong spike. 15 cents each; $1.50 dozen. 



PRIMULINUS HYBRIDS — These hybrids gained 

 by crossing- the species Primulinus with the 

 Ganadavensis type, have retained all the dain- 

 tiness and graceful form of the Primulinus 

 parent, even Jo the "hood" formed by the droop- 

 ing of the upper petal, and have an added beauty 

 of exquisite coloring, from the softest primrose 

 to a beautiful rose. 6 cents each; 50 cents dozen. 



PRINCEPS (Known as the Thousand Dollar 

 Gladiolus) — Large Amaryllis-like flowers of a rich 

 dark scarlet, -with deep shadings in throat and 

 magnificent large white blotches on lower petals, 

 probably the most showy of all sorts as to size 

 and beauty. 7 cents each; 65 cents dozen. 



QUEEN WILHELMINA — Beautiful soft pink; a 

 most charming variety. 10 cents each; $1.00 doz. 



QUEEN OF THE WHITES — Pure white, extra fine. 

 lO cents each; $1.00 dozen. 



RUFFLED GLORY (Or Kunderdi Glory) — Each 

 petal is exquisitely ruffled or fluted. Beautiful 

 creamy-apricot with delicate tint of pink and 



fine markings of bright red on lower petals. It 

 has received many certificates and awards. We 

 give this first place. 10 cents each; $1.00 dozen. 



SCHWABEN — This is the strongest growing and 

 largest flower of all the yellow Gladioli. A 

 clear citron-yellow with Aster-purple tongue 

 on lower petals. Buds sulphur-yellow. The 

 name "Schwaben" was given this because the 

 airship of that name passed over Paris the day 

 the certificate of merit was awarded it. 12 cents 

 each; $1.25 dozen. 



TACONIC — Bright lively pink, flecked and striped 

 with shades of the same color; very beautiful. 

 10 cents each; $1.00 dozen. 



WAR — Deep blood-red, shaded crimson black; very 

 tall and conspicuous. This is probably the best 

 Gladiolus of this beautiful shade of red. Try it. 

 15 cents each; $1.50 dozen. 



WHITE EXCELSIOR — A very fine large-flowered 

 white of the "America" type; clear throat; many 

 flowers open at one time. Sc each; 80c dozen. 



WILLY WIGMAN — Large wide open flower, bloom 

 of a beatiful blush tint with long bright red 

 Tulip blotch on lower petal; one of the most at- 

 tractive Gladiolus on the market; spike of very 

 graceful habit and the effect of the crimson on 

 the cream petal is most pleasing. 7 cents each; 

 65 cents dozen. 



OUR GLADIOLUS MIXTURE 



Our Gladiolus mixture is unsurpassed, combining 

 every conceivable color in this fine flower. Do not 

 fail to try this mixture, it will not disappoint you. 

 4 cents each; 40 cents per dozen; $3.00 per hundred. 



A3IARYLLIS FORMOSISSIMA — Flowers are rich, 

 dark scarlet. 25 cents. 



AMARYLLIS EQUESTRE (The Eagle Lily) — Color 

 deep brick-red; extra fine. 25 cents. 



AMARYLLIS JOHNSONII — Dark red with a delicate 

 white feather in each petal. 50 cents. 



CYCLAMEN PERSICUM. or Persian Violet — Fine 

 for house culture: blooming in the winter. 15 cts. 



GLOXINIAS — Our strain is the best on the market. 

 Start the bulbs at the beginning of summer in a 

 warm place. All colors. 10c each; three for 25c. 



LILY, Milk and Wine — Flowers three to four inches 

 in diameter. Striped white and carmine. 25 cts. 



FAIRY LILY — Bears a great profusion of delicate 

 pink flowers; very free bloomer and easy to grow; 

 it is a wonder. T y a few bulbs in a pan and you 

 ■will never be without them. 10c each ; three for 25c. 



THE WHITE JAPANESE SPIDER LILY — The flor- 

 ets are disposed in rays and resemble an immense 

 spider. Of large size, pure white and deliciously 

 fragrant. Blooming bulbs, 25 cents. 



MONTBRETIAS 



Small bulbs that produce Gladioli-like flowers in 

 the greatest profusion. The bloom and bloom spike 

 resemble a Gladiolus, but the displays are entirely 



different, opening up an entirely new field in colors. 

 They are used abroad by the hundreds of millions. 

 They are cheap, try them. Everybody can grow them. 

 The six Montbretias for 15c; per hundred, $2.00. 

 ETOILE DE FEU (Star of Fire) — Vermilion and 



scarlet. 

 FIRE KING — Bright scarlet; elegant; distinct. 

 GERBE d'OR (Golden Sheaf) — Golden-yellow; extra. 

 METEOR — Rich crimson; very striking. 

 ROSEA — A clear rose, yellow throat. 

 TRANSCENDENT — Dark orange, golden throat; 



superb. 



TIQRIDIAS (Tiger, or Shell Flower.) 



These gorgeous summer-flowering bulbs look well 

 associated with Gladioli, Lilies and kindred stock; 

 grow about one and one-half 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. 

 CONCHIFLORA — Golden-yellow, spotted crimson. 

 PAVONIA GRANDIFLORA — Bright crimson, center 



spotted with yellow. 

 ROSEA — Rose-pink, with yellow variegated center. 

 6 cents each; the three Tigridias for 15 cents. 



HARDY VINES AND CLIMBERS 



Large Flowering Clematis 



JACKMANII — This is perhaps the best known of 

 the fine perpetual Clematis, and should have 

 credit for the great popularity now attending this 

 family of beautiful climbers; free in growth, 

 abundant bloomer, producing flowers until frozen 

 up. Flowers large, of an intense violet-purple; 

 remarkable for their velvety richness. 50 cents. 



BANGHOLM BELLE — This is the finest of all white 

 Clematis. Flowers large, of a beautiful creamy- 

 white. 50 cents. 



DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH — This is, without doubt, 

 the best of the double whites. Very free flower- 

 ing; fragrant. 50 cents. 



VILLE DE LYON — The color is a bright rosy-red, 

 entirely distinct from any other sort. A persistent 

 bloomer and strong grower, with large flowers. 

 50 cents. 



GIPSY QUEEN — A unique shade of Clematis, a 

 pretty lavender-pink, a fine contrast to the strong- 

 colored sorts. Rapid in growth and slender, 

 graceful habit. 50 cents. 



SIEBOLDI — A lovely shade of lavender; very beau- 

 tiful and distinct. 50 cents. 



SPECIAL OFFER — The set of six distinct large- 

 flowering Clematis for $2.50; any three for $1.35. 

 This is a bargain, as the roots are large and 

 strong. The best you have ever seen. 



CLEMATIS PANICULATA — Covered in August and 

 September with a sheet of clustered snow-white 

 bloom of the most delicious fragrance. An arbor 



or portico over which this Clematis is trained is a 

 wall of white for the time being, and it blooms 

 ■when nearly all other vines have ceased bloom- 

 ing. Perfectly hardy; grows rapidly. Fine vines, 

 15 cents, two for 25 cents. Strong two-year field 

 plants to bloom this year, 35 cents each. 



tMPELOPSIS VEITCHII (The Boston Ivy) — Clings 



firmly to any wall, building or tree. Green leaves 



in summer, changing to red in the fall. 10c 



ach, 2-year-old plants, 25e: 3-year-old plants, 40c. 



Ci 'NAMON VINE — Bears white flowers with fine 

 cinnamon fragrance. 5 cents each; six for 25 cts. 



ENGLISH IW— This climber is in great demand 

 for covering walls. Plant in the least exposed 

 situation. 15 cents; three for 35 cents. 



The Wonderful JAPANESE KUDZU VINE (Jack 

 and Bean Stalk Vine) — This is the most rapid- 

 growing vine that anyone knows of. By meas- 

 urement it has been known to grow twenty feet 

 in a -week. The foliage is large and tropical. It 

 is entirely hardy. Everyone has trouble in get- 

 ting nursery-grown plants of this to grow. We 

 have prepared and offer pot grown plants, the 

 kind that have the crown to the plant and ball 

 of earth to the roots, and you try to stop them 

 growing and see if you don't run into a snag. 

 This is proving a great forage plant in the south, 

 All kinds of stock prefer it to hay or other coarse 

 feed. Try it. 20 cents each; three for 50 cents. 



DUTCHMAN'S PIPE ( Aristolochia Sipho)— A very 

 rapid-growing hardy climber. The flowers are 

 long and shaped like an old Dutch pipe. 50 cents. 



