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MISS MARTHA HISER, FLORIST, URBANA, OHIO. 



This class of bulbous plants Is among the finest of all flowers, 

 the French Ranunculus especially are distinguished by great 

 strength, size and beauty. They attain a height of from ten to 

 fifteen inches, and the hues and- colors of their many varieties, 

 varying from pure white and yellow to-bright vermillion and crim- 

 son, are really beautiful. The Persian Ranunculus are a little 

 smaller than the French, and also more dwarf. However, their 

 colors are as fine and exhibit the most beautiful shades, and are of 

 the most graceful form. The Turban, or Turkish Ranunculus, differ 

 very much from each other, and display lovelv oriental beauty of 

 coloring. Can be grown easily in pots or out of doors if protected. 

 See cut. 



FRENCH RANUNCULUS— Price, 4 cents each; 40 cents per doz. 



PERSIAN RANUNCULUS— Price, 3 cents each; 30 cents per doz. 



TURKISH RANUNCULUS— Price, 3 cents each; 30 cents per doz. 



Tritelia Unifiora. 



This is one of the choicest additions to "Winter-flowering bulbs 

 that has beenoffered in many years. The bulbs are small and sev- 

 eral can be placed in a pot, each one of which will send up several 

 flower scapes, bearing star-shaped blossoms one inch in diameter, 

 pure white, elegantly lined with celestial blue. As the flowers fol- 

 low each other successively, and last a long time before fading, a 

 pot of these bulbs is never without flowers for several months in 

 mid-Winter. They are also quite hardy, and can be planted in the 

 open ground, where thev will bloom eleeantlv in the earlv Spring. 

 We earnestly advise all lovers of flowers to plant this beautiful 

 gem. It is sure to delight you. It is of the easiest culture and al- 

 wavs sure to thrive. Price, fine bulbs, 4 cents each; 3 for 10 cents; 

 12 for 35 cents. 



Allium 

 Neapolitanum, 



This plant has graceful leaves from eight inches to a foot long, of the 

 darkest green, forming a very cheerful mass. Each plant bears from 

 one to three scapes, or trusses *of flowers, which are pure white, about 

 one-fourth of an inch in diameter. Many of the trusses bear over one 

 hundred flowers. (See cut.) Price, 3 cents each; 30 cents per doz. 



Ixias and Sparaxis. 



These are among the most beautiful of half-hardy bulbs, and when 

 expanded in the sunshine the rich, varied and beautiful colors of their 

 flowers present a picture of gorgeous beauty. For pot culture, the 

 most suitable soil is equal proportions of turfy loam, leaf mold and 

 sand. Plant five or six bulbs in a five-inch pot, have the pots well 

 drained, and plant the bulbs firmly about an inch deep. Set in a cool 

 place and water sparingly until considerable growth is made, after 

 which remove to where they are intended to bloom. 



IXIAS— All colors mixed. Price, 3 cents each; 5 for 10 cent*; 20 cents 

 per dozen. 



SPARAXIS— All colon mixed. Prws», Scents each; 6 for 10 centi; 20 

 cents per dozen. 



BaWanas. 



A charming genus; darkest green leaves thickly covered with downy 

 hairs, and bearing showy spikes of flowers; rich self colors, or the strik- 

 ing contrast of very distinct hues in the same flower. They vary from 

 richest carmine to the brightest blue ; sweet scented. Not hardy north 

 of Washington, and should be grown in pots. Five or six bulbs grown 

 in a five-inch pot make lovely and useful specimens. Mixed varieties, 

 3for 10 cents; 12 for 25 cents. 



