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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1892. 
SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS so PLANTS. 
APIOS TUBEROSA. 
A valuable hardy tuberous-rooted ciimber, closely re- 
sembling the common Wistaria in vine and foliage, and 
having clusters of rich deep purple flowers, which have a 
strong, delicious Violet fragrance. They grow to a great 
height, and bloom profusely. The bulbs are perfectly 
hardy, and should not be taken up during winter. Plant 
two or three bulbs near together to produce a greater 
mass of vines and flowers. Bulbs, 10 cts. each; $1.00 
per doz. 
ACHIMENES. 
Tender bulbs, blooming freely from July to October 
They should be potted in a mixture of peat, sand and 
light soil. They delight in heat, moisture and shade 
while growing, but in a cooler temperature when in 
bloom. Do not water the foliage, Excellent for baskets. 
10 cts. each; 75 cts. per dozen. 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. 
Without exception the most effective and beautiful 
climber known for covering structures of any kind, either 
houses, walls, porticos or front verandas. The tenacity 
and persistency with which it clingsto brick, stone, wood 
or iron alike is one of its greatest recommendations. 
This charming plant is also known as ‘‘ Boston Ivy” and 
as ‘‘Japan Ivy.” It is perfectly hardy, 20 cts. each; 
$2.00 per dozen. 
AMARYLLIS. 
Equestre. A very showy and scarce variety. Flowers 
distinct, soft brilliant orange scarlet, with clear 
white throat, very showy. 25 cts. to $1.00 each. 
Johnsoni. Crimson flowers, striped white. Large bulbs, 
75 cts. each; medium, 50 cts. each. 
Vittata. Finest mixed. 50 cts. each. 
Atamasco Rosea. Beautiful flowers of a soft rosy pink, 
gradually growing whiter, until they are a pure 
white, tinged or blushed with rose. 20 cts. each; 
$1.50 per dozen. 
Aulica Platypetala. The most handsome of all Amaryl- 
lis. Brilliant scarlet. $1.00 to $5.00 each. 
Graveana. Orange-red and white. 50 cts. each. 
ANEMONE, JAPONICA ALBA. 
This is a splendid hardy Anemone, with a profusion of 
large, pure white flowers, which are produced in great 
abundance from July to October. It is very useful for 
cutting, and one of the grandest ornaments a garden can 
possess during autumn. 25 cts. each; $2.00 per dozen. 
ELLIOTT’S SUPERB 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. | 
These showy and charming Begonias are peculiarly 
suitable for summer flower garden use, and no class of 
plants of equal decorative value can be grown with less 
labor and attention. Plant about May 15th, and you will 
have a mass of beautiful foliage set off with unsurpassed 
sprays of immense flowers, measuring from 4 to 7 inches 
across. The shapely glistening leaves gracefully droop 
to the ground and form a dense oval pyramid, while this 
is crowned with an unbroken mass of flowers endless in 
color—from the warm rich scarlet, soft rose, golden yel- 
low, pure white, etc.—making a most surprising sight to 
any one not familiar with them. The plants are covered 
with bloom the entire season. The tubers can be taken 
up and stored like a Tuberose; when perfectly dry cover 
with sawdust. They doas well and produce as rich an 
effect as the finest stove or greenhouse plant, (See col- 
ored plate, page 1.) 
Single. Very finest mixed varieties, 20 cts. each; $2.00 
per dozen; $12.00 per 100 
Double. Finest mixed varieties, 40 cts. each; $4.50 per 
dozen. 
CALLAS. 
Calla Lily. (Richardia Ethiopica). One of best-known 
plants and of easy management. 
$2.00 per dozen. Larger plants, 25 to 50 cts. each. 
The Spotted Calla. (Richardia Alba Maculata.) The 
leaves of this beautiful Calla are deep green, with 
numerous white spots, which give the plant a fine 
appearance. The flowers are pure white, with a 
black center. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per dozen. 
20 cts. each; 
CINNAMON VINE. 
Beautiful summer climber; glossy foliage and fragrant 
flowers; stem dies down in winter, but root is hardy. 
Large selected roots, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 
