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Gladiolus 
The Butter-fly Gladiolus 
(Lemoinii ) 
Called also the Orchid-flowered Gladiolus. 
Flowers not quite so large as the other Gladiolus, 
but of most brilliant colors and markings ; they 
bloom early and are very handsome and striking. 
Price, good-blooming Bulbs, 4 for 10 cts., 
25 cts. per doz,, $2 per hundred, postpaid; 
$1.50 per hundred, express. 
NEW GLADIOLUS CHILDSII. The finest 
mixed, These are claimed to be the larg- 
est and finest Gladiolus ever introduced; 
they grow four to five feet high, with 
flower spikes over two feet in length. 
They bloom earlier than other kinds; the 
flowers are of great substance and gigantic 
size, frequently seven to nine inches across 
and of perfectly beautiful form and _partic- 
ularly remarkable for beauty and diversity 
of colors, rivalling the finest Orchid in beauty. 
ay = Finest Colors, mixed. Large flowering 
— SS Bulbs, 8 cts.; 4 for 25 cts,; 16 for $1; 
HARDY BUTTER-FLY GLADIOLUS (Lemoinii Gladiolus.) 39 for $2 or $5 per hundred, postpaid. 
GLADIOLUS IN SEPARATE COLORS 
All First Quality Blooming Bulbs, Postpaid 
Each Doz. 50 | Each Doz. 50 
C. & J. Mixture of Reds and Scarlets......... 05 .30 .50 Cc. & J. Mixture of Yellow... .......................... .05 .50 .90 
C. & J- SOP NV IICE Sige esc eeae nism .05 50 .90 Cc. & J, ‘* Striped Shades............... 05 .45 .85 
C.& VS. Sea Ree EN Neti) hacia eee eC eal 05 .45 .85 
ALL COLORS, MIXED, 4 FOR 10 CTS., 25 CTS. PER DOZ.; $1.75 PER HUNDRED, POSTPAID. 
DOUBLE PEARL TUBEROSES, EXTRA SIZE BULBS 
For Customers who wish Extra size Tuberoses, we have a very choice grade of Extra Large Bulbs, Price, 
2 for 10 cts.; 50 cts. per doz.; S3 per hundred, postpaid.; 40 cts. per doz.; $2 per hundred, Express. 
Ruella Devosiana 
This is a charming indoor plant 
for culture in vases, pots and bas- 
kets. The illustration shows its 
bushy, spreading habit, and finely 
marked leaves, which are 
beautiful olive-green, del- 
icately veined with silver, 
and rich purple under- 
neath; a neat and hand- 
some plant ; always bright 
and pretty. lo cts.; 2 for 
25 cts; $1.50 per doz. 
PELLIONA MEXICANA. A 
pretty, low-growing plant, for pots 
and vases; ornamental foliage, olive 
green, marbledwith silver gray. 10c. 
NEW CUPHEA, LITTLE PET. An 
elegant window plant; grows only 8 or 
10 inches high; almostas round as a ball; 
fine, deep green leaves, and dotted all 
over with pretty rosy-pink flowers; 
blooms allthe time. 10 ets. 
TRADESCANTIA VARIEGATA, Fine, 
variegated leaves, crimson and green; 
excellent for vases, etc. 10cts. 
THE 4 FOR 25 CENTS. RUELLA DEVOSIANA. 
