New Floral Quide — Autumn, 1900. 



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•WINTER- BLOOMING FREESIAS. 



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FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA— This is 

 the True L/arge-flowering Freesia; the 

 flowers are pure snow-white, delicately 

 tinted with pale yellow and very sweet. 

 Next to Violets they are the sweet- 

 est Winter-blooming flowers 

 we have, and are exten 

 sively planted by the 

 Hundred and 

 Thousand for cut 

 ting. They retain 

 their beauty for a 

 long time, and by 

 planting at differ- 

 ent times, you 

 can have a suc- 

 cession of lovely 

 bloom all Win- 

 ter, Freesias are 

 very easily grown, 

 a dozen bulbs can 

 be planted in one 

 good sized pot or 

 pan of ordinary soil ; 

 water sparingly and 

 set in a warm sunny 

 window, and they 

 soon begin to bloom. We 

 send best quality bulbs, 

 sure to bloom ; at the prices here 

 given. Freesia Refracta Alba, extra larg-e 

 selected Ibulbs, 3 for 10c., 25c. per doz., $1.25 per 100, postpaid; $10.00 

 First size bulbs; all sure to bloom, 12c. per doz., 75c. per lOO; $6.00 



per lOOO 

 per lOOO 



New Large-flowering Hybrid Freesias 



This is a grand new strain with flowers 

 of largest size and many beautiful colors 

 not seen before, including white, yellow, pink, purple, violet and rose; delightfully fragrant. Price, 

 all colors mixed, 4c. each, 3 for tOc, 25c. per doz., $1.25 per lOO, postpaid. 



Scarlet Freesia *TuS* 



This resembles the White Freesia in all respects, except that its 

 flowers are bright scarlet, shaded crimson, and though it does 

 not flower quite so early, it is very bright and handsome, and makes a beautiful contrast planted with the 

 others. Price, 4 for lOc, 20c. per doz., $1.10 per lOO, postpaid. 



I rirC^^ Yf^IlnW FrPP^i^l Lcichtlinn a very pleasing variety and makes a charming combina- 

 "^"'5 i ^"^▼» ■ I v/^^ia ^aj^jp tion planted with the others. Large orange yellow and 

 white flowers, very fragrant and beautiful. 3 for lOc, 30c. per doz., $1.75 per 100, postpaid. 

 SPECIAL OFFER : 6 White, 3 New Hybrid, 3 Scarlet and 3 Yellow, 15 in all, for 25c., postpaid 



iSlEW Hardy Gladiolus, THE BRIDE. ^ 



These are very fine for "Winter-flowering in the house, six bulbs can 

 be planted in one six-inch pot. They begin to bloom very quickly, the 

 flowers are large pure snow-white, and borne in long slender spikes, 

 very beautiful and largely used for cut flowers. The Bride Gladiolus 

 is also quite hardy, and when planted in the flower bed will bloom 

 splendidly in the Spring. It is equally desirable both for Winter bloom 

 in the house, and planting in the flower bed. Fine blooming bulbs, 

 3 for 10c. , 25c. per doz.. SI. 35 per 100, postpaid. 



Gia.pt CycIarr)co. 



Cyclamens are among the most charming bulbs we have for parlor 

 and greenhouse culture. They are very easily grown, bloom freely, and 

 continue a long time in bloom. The flowers are exceedingly beauti- 

 ful, and range through many shades of pink, crimson and white. The 

 leaves are finely variegated, so that the whole plant is highly ornamen- 

 tal, and particularly suitable for house and conservatory decoration. 

 They like lots of light and air, but not too much heat. All lovers of 

 beautiful house plants should by all means have some pots of Cyclamen. 

 When done blooming the bulbs should be dried off and allowed to rest 

 like Callas. 

 CYCLiAMEN GIANT. (True.)— First size dry bulbs, finest colors 



mixed. 15 cts. each, 3 for 40 cts., $1.50 per doz., postpaid. 

 CYCLAMEN PERSICUM.— Similar to above in every way, but flowers 

 Cyclamen. not so large. 12 cts. each, 3 for 35 cts., $i .25 per doz., postpaid. 



