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Oladiolns. Hybrid Gla- 

 diolus. One of the best sum- 

 mer flowering bulbs ; they 

 have been greatly improved 

 of late years, and almost 

 every color has been pro- 

 duced ; tinged and blotched 

 in all shades -from delicate 

 rose to dark vermillion. 

 TThen planted at intervals 

 during spring, they will 

 flower at different times, but 

 those that are planted ear- 

 liest produce the finest flow- 

 ers. The roots should be 

 taken up in the fall. 



Hybrids mixed, 1st choice, 

 10c. each, 75c. per dozen. 



Hybrids, white ground, 1st 

 choice, 10c. each, SI. 00 per 

 dozen. 



Very fine named varieties, 

 25c. each. 



Oloxinias. These are 

 really, bulbous green-house 

 plants, but they can be cul- 

 tivated in pots and kept in a 

 shady place in the garden 

 window. They are very beauti- 

 ful, color from white to dark 

 violet and crimson. The leaves 

 are velvety, and on some varieties 

 very large. They should be 

 planted early in spring ; require 

 sandy ground and a good deal of 

 moisture during flowering time. 

 French Hybiids strong bulbs, 

 83.00 per dozen. 



Hyacinths. (Dutch.) Double 

 and single. The Hyacinth is a 

 beautiful flowering bulb, well 

 suited for open ground or pot 

 culture. They should be planted 

 from October till February. If 



Gloxinias. 



planted in pots it is well to keep in a cool rather dark place, till they 

 are well started when they can be placed in the full light and sun. 

 Double and single, 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen. 



L.ilini]i tig^riiinni. Tiger Lily. A well known variety, very 

 showy and of easy culture, 15 cents each. 



