14 WM. ELLIOTT & Sons, 54 AND 56 Dry St., NEw YORK. 
GLOXINIA. 
A superb genus of greenhouse bulbs, producing in 
great profusion beautiful flowers of the richest and most 
beautiful colors. They succeed best in sandy loam and 
peat, and require a moist heat. After blooming, dry 
off gradually, let the bulb remain in the pot without 
water and keep in a warm place until it shows signs of 
starting again. 15c. each; $1.50 per doz. 
By mail postpaid. 
AMARYLLIS. 
These beautiful flowering bulbs thrive best in a ligh; 
loamy soil, and should be cultivated in-doors. 
ter, they are probably unsurpassed by any other genus. 
Aulica Platypetala. 
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HELLEBORUS NIGER. 
(The Ch ristmas Rose.) 
A beautiful, hardy herbaceous plant, flowering early 
in spring, and if grown in the house or in frames will 
bloom during the Christmas holidays. The flowers, 
2 to 3 inches in diameter, range through all shades of 
white, red, rose and purple, and are produced in abun- 
dance. 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. 
By mail, add 5 cents each to cover postage. 
ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM. 
The Arabian variety of the ‘‘ Star of Bethlehem,” 
having large, pure white flowers, with a black center, 
borne in clusters on a stalk from 15 to 18 inches high. 
Hardy and showy plants, suitable for the open border. 
5c. each; 4oc. per doz. 
By mail, 2 cents per bulb extra, 
LACHENALIAS. 
A beautiful class of spring flowering bulbs, adapted 
for greenhouse and room decoration. The spotted 
foliage and richly colored flowers are very attractive. 
Mixed colors, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz. 
By mail postpaid, 
As pc 
plants for parlor and conservatory decoration during wit 
Very large flowers, of a ric 
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IXIAS. 
These charming half-hardy bulbs are very ornamental 
for indoor culture, or planted out doors in well-drained 
and protected borders. They are gracefulin growth, 
and the flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and varied 
hues, and. when fully expanded make a charming and 
effective display. 4c. each; 20c. per doz.; $1.co 
per Ioo. 
By mail postpaid. 
IRIS. 
Among the many forms of floral beauty which adorn 
the flower borders in June, the Iris has claims which 
entitle it to a more than ordinarily prominent position ; 
the flowers are large and handsome, the color ex- 
tremely rich and varied, while its cultivation is un- 
usually simple, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil ; 
when planted in clumps of three or more and allowed 
to remain undisturbed, it improves in beauty each 
succeeding year. 
Iris Germanica. toc. each; $1.00 per doz. 
English. Finest mixed. 3c. each; 25c. per doz. 
Spanish. Finest mixed colors. 3c. each; 20c. per doz. 
Susiana. Blush tinted, netted with dark lines; a 
remarkable looking and exceedingly handsome flower. 
20c. each; $2.00 per doz. 
Tuberosa (Szake’s Head Jris). Rich velvety-black 
and green flowers. 12c. each; $1.00 per doz. 
Kempferi. Best named sorts mixed, strong clumps. 
20c. each; $2.00 per doz. 
By mail postpaid. 
LEUCOJUM VERNUM. 
A beautiful early-blooming plant, resembling the 
Snowdrop, but of taller growth, flowers pure white, 
with a green spot on each‘of the petals. 4c. each; 
30c. per doz. 
By mail postpaid, 
