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Hardy Flowering Bulbs 



Both for Indoor and 

 Outdoor Culture 



UNDER this heading, on pages 24 to 26 inclusive, are offered the leading and standard 

 hardy bulbs. By hardy is meant bulbs adapted to planting in open ground in the 

 Northern, Western and Middle States, and which will stand severe Winters with per- 

 fect impunity. The utmost care has been exercised in making this selection, and from 

 careful tests and observations we know the list comprises all the most desirable kinds that 

 will surely produce gratifying results. Many of the sorts offered are splendid for indoor 

 culture. 



Snowdrops 



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GALANTHUS (SNOWDROPS) 



Snowdrops are the first blos- 

 soms of Spring, and can be 

 planted in groups and left un- 

 disturbed for years, coming 

 forth annually with renewed 

 _ strength and beauty. They are 

 " also exquisitely pretty planted 

 singly in the grass, their foli- 

 age being sufficiently matured 

 to cut without injury to the 

 bulbs by the time the lawn is 

 ready to be mown. 

 Galanthus Nivalis— The 

 old- fashioned Snowdrop, 

 pure white, 3 for 5 cts.j 

 12 for 15 cts., 75cts. 

 per 100. 

 Elwes' Giant Snow- 

 drop (Galanthus El- 

 Tresi).— The largest and 

 most beautiful of all Snow- 

 drops, flowers pure snow 

 white, bright green tube, 2 

 for 5 cts.; 12 for 15 

 cts., $1 per 100. 

 Glory of the Snow 

 (Chionodoxa Lucil- 

 lea)— A most lovely variety 

 producing spikes of beauti- 

 ful azure blue flowers with 

 pure white center in strik- 

 ing contrast with G. El- 

 wesi. 2 for 5 cts.; 12 

 for 20 cts.; $1 per 100. 

 Gigantea- As the name In* 

 dicates, a large flowering 

 variety, color beautiful light 

 blue with white center. 2 

 for 5 cts.; 12 for 20 

 cts.; $1.50 per 100. 



¥> __ . 1 _ These beautiful dwarf growing bulbous plants have become very popular in this 



iXCkllUllCUlVJt/^ country. They are perfectly hardy in open ground south of Washington, D. C. In 

 the North they should be protected outdoors with leaves or similar litter during 

 Winter. They are easily grown both in pots and open ground, and are equally desirable for either purpose. Tie 

 plants are sturdy growers, and produce a wonderful profusion of large, double flowers. The flowers embrao^ 

 the most brilliant colors, white, crimson, orange, purple, variegated, etc. Every one should possess a few bulbs 

 of this charming family. 



French Turban (Finest Mixed).— Splendid and 

 vigorous growers, with gorgeous flowers of largest 

 size produced in great quantities. This strain will 

 please all. 

 4 for 10 cts.; Wii^i,,^!!:'!" 1 '!!: 



12 for 20 cts^ 4lS»«- 



Guernsey Turban (Finest Mixed.)— This fine 

 strain is very different from and far superior to the 

 Dutch varieties usually sent out; each '•oot produces 

 a great number of double flowers of bright and rich 

 colorings. 4 for 10 cts.; 12 for 20 cts. 



Trillium Sessile 



So closely allied to the Lily family 

 as to merit the term, the "Lily'9 

 cousin." This hardy perennial is well 

 suited for partially shaded situations, where it increases in size and beauty 

 year after year. The flowers are large, and in form Lily-like; gracefully set 

 in three large, dark leaves, which give them the aapearance and finish of a 

 perfect bouquet. 10 cts.j 3 for 25 cts.; 7 for 50 cts. 



Narcissus Poeticus 



This, the Poet's Narcissus, 

 also called the Pheasant's 

 Eye, needs no praise; a clump 

 should be in every garden among the shrubbery or in the grass; needs no 

 protection during Winter, blooms very early; pure white flowers with min- 

 iature saucers, edged with bright crimson; can be readily grown in the 

 house. Price, any 3 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per dozen. 

 Poeticus (The True Poet's Narcissus— see cut)— Pure white flowers with 



orange cup, edged with crimson; splendid for cut flowers. 

 Poeticus Flore Pleno— Double white sweet-scented flowers. 

 Poeticua Ornatus— We have a select stock of this, the improved 

 Poeticus; very large, pure white flowers, beautifully formed eye; magnifi- 

 cent for pot culture. 



NARCISSUS POETICUS 



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