Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, 7 
| Mixed Ht ‘yacinths. 
These mixed Hyacinths are used almost ex- 
clusively for bedding out in the Fall on account 
of theircheapness. They are just as good col- 
ors and just as fragrant as the named varie- 
ties; the Winerence is in the cost of keeping the 
named sorts separate, both while planting and 
afterthey aredug. The exact shades can not 
be given, but the general outline of colors are 
kept separate, so that in ordering you know 
what color you are buying. Price, 5 cents each; 
or the entire twenty choice varieties for $1.00. 
Double Red, Double Rose, Double Pink, Double 
White, with rose and violet, Double Pure White, 
Double Blush, Double Blue, Double Light Blue, 
or Porcelain, Double Yeilow, Double Red, striped 
white, Single Red, Single Rose, Single Light ef ’ 
Blue. Single Yellow. Single Pure White, Single Bf \\ Nim 
Pink, Single Blue or Porcelain, Single Red, ‘MAR NS HON nO 
striped white, Single White, with rose violet, elMddnl ju 4 
Single Blush. 
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MIXED HYACINTHS IN BED. 
Remember, the above choice collection of twenty Hyacinths for only $1.00; any ten for 50 cents, 
They are all different. 
In ordering, say “* Twenty Assorted Hyacinths,” or order the color you want at 5 cents each. 
These are not small, “trashy” Bulbs, but in every way first-class. 
Orntthogalum Arabicum. 
We introduce this as a new Winter-blooming bulb of great 
beauty and value. In magnificence there is nothing like it among 
Winter-blooming bulbs or plants. Even the grand Hyacinth 
must be preceded by the stately beauty of this flower. Itis a na- 
tive of Arabia. Bulb large and solid, closely resembling that of 
a Hyacinth, and requiring exactly the same culture. Leaves 
long and narrow; flower spikes eighteen to twenty-four inches 
high, strong and graceful, bearing an immense cluster of large, 
pearly-white flowers, having a jet-black center. The individual 
flowers keep perfect many weeks before fading, so that for more 
than a month this grand spike of bloom isin full glory, Its dur- 
ability is almost without an equal among flowers. Add to this 
its delicate aromatic fragrance, and I have a Winter-bloomer 
which all must admit stands without a rival. Its culture is the 
easiest, as it will grow in any positionin any window. A bulb 
can be planted in a four-inch pot, or several in a larger pot or 
box. Potin September, October or November. They can even 
be kept and planted as late as February 1st. For open ground 
culture they do wellif protected from freezing severely. Price, 
large flowering bulbs, $ cents each; or three for 20 cents. 
Scilla Siberica, or Sgurll, 
(STAR HYACINTH.) 
SCILLA SIBERICA. 
Scilla Siberica is one of the loveliest Spring flowers. It hasa 
color almost as deep as the sky itself. Itis quite hardy, and 
flowers out of doors at the same time as the Snowdrop, in front 
of whichit hasacharming effect. If planted in potsand kept 
indoors it may be had in bloom as early as Christmas. Its 
magnificent, bright blue color makes it suitable for any decora- 
tions whatever. Price, two for 5 cents; 25 cents per dozen. 
Tris---F lowering Flag. 
(FLEUR DE LIS.) 
The Iris are fast coming into favor. They are entirely hardy, 
and increase rapidly when planted in the flower garden. They 
should be pianeedy in the 
Fall. 
Iris, Susiana.—If every lover 
of flowers could see this 
grand plant in bloom we 
really believe not one in 
one hundred would re- 
fuse to pay one dollar 
each for one or more 
bulbs of it. Among all 
flowers there is hardly 
one of such oddity and 
striking beauty. The 
bloom is of enormous 
size, and in describing it 
we say “it is chocolate 
and black rMttled, beau- 
tifully veined with gray- 
ish white,” yet from this 
no one can form a correct 
idea of how the plant 
looks. It is indescriba- 
ble, and the planter will 
be surprised when he 
sees it. It is perfectly 
hardy, and blooms in 
May. In July the foliage — 
dies down, and the bulbs — 
lie dormant until late 
Fall or the next Spring. 
Try it, and when it 
blooms you will undoubt- 
edly pronounce it the most beautiful flower in your garden. 
Ready in November. Price, 25 cents each; three for 60 cents 
Spanish Iris. 
These are entirely hardy, and the bedsI had of them on my 
lawn the past Spring attracted more attention than any other 
bulbs. They flower later than the Hyacinths and Tulips, and 
IRIS. 
‘give you flowers when all other bulbs are gone, thus prolonging 
your season of beauty. Ihave twelve distinct varieties. 
5 cents each; socents per dozen; $2.50 per hundred, 
Sparaxis. 
From the Cape of Good Hope, producing flowers about the 
size and shape uf those. f the Crocus. The colors are of an in- 
finite variety. Pure white, yellow, orange, red, purpie and violet 
ire to be found, either separate or blended, in pleasing variation, 
Three or four bulbs may be put in a four-inch pot with good 
eftect. They are charming. Try them. Price, 3 cents each; 
30 cents per dozen. 
Oxals. 
These varieties of Oxalis are all for Winter-blooming. They 
make the most beautiful hanging pots and baskets, producing a 
mass of flowers all Winter, which in brilliant and beautiful col- 
ors are truly charming. Winter-blooming Oxalis are always 
sure to please. Plan* five or six bulbs ina six inch pot. They 
commence growth immediately after planting. Price, 4 cents 
each; 40 cents per dozen. 
Price, 
