Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs, Seeds and Garden Requisites. 



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FREESIA. 



By mail postpaid. 



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 unexpanded blooms opening in water fill the 

 air with the 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. 



Refracta alba. Pure white, delightfully fragrant. 1st size, 

 15c. per doz.; 75c. per 100. Selected, 20c. per doz.; $l.Mi 

 per 100. Mammoth, 35c. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 



6c. each; 60c. per 



Leichtlini. Pale yellow, fragrant, 

 doz.; $3.00 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 

 wai-m place until it shows signs of starting again. 15c. 

 each; $1.50 per doz. 



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HELLEBORUS NIGER. 



(Tlie Cbristmas Rose.) 



A beautiful, hardy herbaceous plant, flowering early 

 in spring, and if grown in the house or in frames will 

 bloom during the Chrislmns holidays. The flowers, 2 to 3 

 inches in diameter, range through all shades of white, red, 

 rose and purple, and are produceil in abundance. 25c. 

 each; $3.00 per doz. 



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ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM. 



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

 ing 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; 

 40c. 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. Blixed colors. 

 15c. each; $1.75 per dozen. 



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GLOXINIAS. 



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. 



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