» Flowering Cal adiUms 
LWA HIS is really a splendid ornamental plant for the garden or) 
ZA lawn, resembles the Caladium Esculentum or Elephant’s 
Ears in some respects, but is much finer and a Constant 
Bloomer. It likes good rich earth and plenty of heat and mois- 
ture, and frequently grows 5 to 6 feet high with leaves 3 feet long 
by 2 feet wide, beautifully veined and bright glossy green; begins 
to bloom when well established and throws up immense snow- 
white flowers like Giant Calla Lilies all through the growing sea- 
son, and if kept in the greenhouse will bloom all Winter. The — 
flowers are pure white, but soon change to pale yellow, and so 
exceedingly sweet that a single plant in bloom will scent the air 
for a long distance around. Wesend strong plants that will grow. 
and bloom finely the present season. Price, 25c. ea., 5 for $1.00. Larger size, 35c. ea.;3 for $1.00, postpaid. | 
Caladium Esculentum, (Elephant’s Ears)—A splendid orna- 
mental foliage plant, very popular for lawn and garden; likes 
rich ground, hot weather and plenty of water; grows 3 to 4 feet __ 
high, immense heart-shaped leaves, frequently 3 feet long by 2 ® 
feet wide; plant 2 to 3 feet apart, when weather is settled and 
ground warm; lift before freezing, cut off tops and store in cellar 
over Winter. 
Price, first size bulbs, 15 cts. each, 4 for 50 cts., $1.50 per 
doz., postpaid. Larger size, 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
Extra large bulbs, 40 cts., $4.00 per doz., postpaid, or 25 
cts., $3.00 per doz., by express, at purchaser’s expense. 
Hyacinthus Candicans, (Giant Summer-Flowering Hya- 
cinth )— Grows 8 to 4 feet high and bears from 20 to 30 large bell- 
shaped pure white fragrant flowers, very showy and effective for = 
beds and borders. Hardy and may be left in the ground all ~ 
Winter. Price, 5 cts. each, 6 for 25 cts., 50 cts. per doz., postpaid. 
Montbretia Crocosmizflora, (The Mexican Star-Flower)— 
Beautiful Summer-flowering bulbs like small Gladiolus, but 
brighter and richer colors. They throw up tall slender stems 
bearing pretty spikes of brilliant star-shaped flowers, rich orange 
red, very bright and handsome, bloom profusely the first season, 
and continue throwing up a constant succession of fresh flowers 
allSummer. Should be planted six or a dozen together for best 
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effect, and havea good covering of leaves or garden litter before ESS SS&ACS HINA S \ 
severe weather. Price, 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., postpaid. Sy SAY F WU RRS! 
Montbretias—Mixed colors, different shades of red, orange and WW SA LAS AN 
yellow ; very showy and attractive. Price, 4 for 10 cts., 20 cts.° 
per dozen. 
Phrynium Variegatum—Variegated-leayed plant, highly valued 
for shady beds and borders, and also for pot culture; no trouble 
to grow, succeeds well everywhere and is always pretty and at- 
tractive; 12 to 15 inches high; leaves, bright green, beautifully 
variegated with white and gold. Dry bulbs, 12 cts. each, 3 for 
35 cts., $1.25 per doz., postpaid. 
Agapanthus Umbellatus, (The Blue African Lily)—A fine 
ornamental plant for the greenhouse or conservatory in Winter, 
and pots or tubs on the lawn or piazzain Summer. The foliage 
is luxuriant, and handsome flowers are borne in large clusters 
of 20 to 80, frequently measuring 10 to 12 inches across; the flower 
stalks grow 15to 18 inches high and the flowers open in succes- 
sion for several weeks ; the color is bright rich blue. Price, 25 
cts. each, $2.50 per doz., postpaid. 
Lilium Philippensis—This is a charming new Lily recently introduced from the Philippine Islands. Throws up strong” 
flower stalks 18 inches to 2feet high, each one crowned with a splendid cluster of beautiful large snow-white Lilies, delightfully © 
fragrant and exceedingly handsome. Has proved entirely hardy in the open ground here, and is a tremendous bloomer, © 
maturing two full crops of flowers in a season, wherever the climate permits. Recommended for bedding in the open ground, 7 
also for house culture and Winter forcing. Price, strong blooming size bulbs, 35 cents each, 3 for $1.00, postpaid.” 
Nymphea Odorata 
The well-known fragrant Water Lily so greatly 
admired for its great double white flowers, which 
float on the surface of the water, and perfume the 
whole neighborhood with their delicious fragrance. | | 
The flowers are often 5 or 6 inches in diameter. 
exquisitely beautiful and delightfully sweet. This 
variety is hardy and easy to grow and delightfully 
fragrant; can be grown nicely in a tub or half 
- YP: = : ] ~ barrel, in which place a few inches of good soil 
=< a ae iY with a covering of sand; plant the roots in this” 
HN = ; with pebbles to keep them in place, then fill with 
h water and set in a warm sunny place. Scarcelj 
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any flowers are more admired in their season that” 
these lovely sweet-scented Water Lilies. Gooc 
strong roots, 20 cents each, 6 for $1.00, postpaid | 
WA 3 SEE OUR IDEAL SET: | 
vt v6 COLORED PLATE ROSES, only 
NYMPHEA ODORATA 75 cts., postpaid, 
