Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs, Seeds and Garden Requisites. 



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Leichtlini. Pale yellow, fragrant. 5c. each; 35c. per doz. ; 

 |2.00 per 100. 



GLOXINIA. 



A superb genus of greenhouse bulbs, producing in'great 

 profusion beautiful flowers of the richest and most beauti- 

 ful 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. 



in demand. For cutting purposes they are invaluable, as 

 they will last in water for weeks after being cut ; and as 

 the flowers are smaller than autumn flowering sorts, they 

 make up well for bouquets. They are hardier than most 

 of the Gladioli, but will not stand severe winters without 

 covering. They are usually planted in October, and are 

 covered on the approach of severe weather. 



The Bride {ColvilU alba). Slender spikes, bearing 8 to 10 of 

 the lovliest pure white flowers. One of the finest and 

 most useful plants in cultivation, it is readily forced 

 and can be had in bloom early in spring and by succes- 

 sive planting, blooms can be had in August. 5c. each ; 

 20c. per doz. ; $1.00 per 100. 



By mail postpaid at single and dozen rates. 



FREESIA. 



These are among the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, 

 possessing a peculiar grace of form, and their fragrance is 

 most delightful, one pot of 5 or 6 bulbs being sufficient to 

 perfume a whole house. As cut flowers they are extremely 

 valuable, the uuexpanded blooms opening in water fill the 

 air with tlie most delicate perfume, and their endurance is 

 really remarkable. They force very easily, and can be had 

 in flower at Christmas, and continue in succession until 

 June. 



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Refracta Alba. ' Pure white, delightfully fragrant. First 

 size, 15c. per doz. ; $1.00 per 100. Selected, 20c. per 

 doz.; $1.50 per 100. Mammoth, dOc. per doz. ; S2.50 

 per 100. 



GLOXINIAS. 



HELLEBORUS NIGER. 



Crbe Cbristtnas 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 abundance. 30c. each; 

 $3.00 per doz. 



By mail, add 5 cents each to cover postage. 



ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM. 



The Arabian variety of the " Star of Bethlehem, " hav- 

 ing large, pure white flowers, with a black centre, borne in 

 clusters on a stalk from 15 to 18 inches high. Hardy and 

 showy plants, suitable for the open border. 5c. each ; 40c. 

 per doz. 



By mail, S cents per bulb extra. 



IXIAS. 



These charming half-hardy bulbs are very ornamental 

 for indoor culture, or planted outdoors in well drained and 

 protected borders. They are graceful in growth, and the 

 flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and varied hues, and 

 when fully expanded make a charming and effective display. 

 5c. each; 20c. per doz. ; $1.00 per 100. 

 By mail postpaid. 



