HARDY CYCLAHEN. 



This handsome species of Cyclamen lias a large and solid bulb that can be planted in 

 a pot of ordinary soil, and 'will commence to bloom almost immediately. The flowers 

 •which are borne in great profusion, are of monstrous size, and vary in color from pure 

 white to pinkish white, and deepest rose and red. The bulbs retain their vitality for 

 years, producing a large number of flowers each succeeding season. In mild localities 

 this Cyclamen is perfectly hardy. Mr William Robinson, in the London Garden, says of 

 this beamiful species : " Nothing can be more agreeable to the lover of hardy plants than 

 •endeavoring to naturalize these charming flowers, now rarely seen out of the greenhouse. 

 The best position would be among dwarf shrubs, etc., that would afford slight shelter, 

 on banks or sunny spots in copses, or on the rockery in a sunny, warm situation. There 

 is scarcely a country seat in England in which the hardy Cyclamen could not be natural- 

 ized." I have a fine stock of this handsome Cyclamen, and am prepared to offer them at 

 a. verv reasonable figure. Colors, white or pink. State when ordering which color 

 you desire. Good strong bulbs, 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for $1.00; $1.50 per dozen. 



JAPANESE PINK SPIDER LILY. 



The White Spider Lily, which I have offered for several years past, has so pleased all 

 •who planted them, that the Japanese Pink variety cannot fail to creat e another sensation. 

 Moreover, if planted in a warm, light position, they will prove perfectly hardy, with 

 some protection, but in the South will surely thrive freely without any protection 

 whatever Illustration on one of my colored plates last year showed a spike of the most 

 ■delicate flowers, varying in colors from pinkish salmon to pink, vermilion and scarlet, 

 the petals being beautifully undulated, and by artificial light sparkling like jewels. 

 They bloom generally in the open ground during September, and if planted in pots or 

 YHses and kept moist during growth, will make a most magnificent plant for the house in 

 «arly Fall. Keep thoroughlv moist at all times. Large blooming size bulbs, 20 cents 

 «ach ; 3 for 50 cents ; 7 for $1.00 ; $1.50 per dozen. 



SEA DAFFODIL. 



(Pancratium Maritimum.) 



Bears large panicles of pure white fragrant Amaryllis-like flowers, with a yellowish 



cast inside, and of a most delightful odor. If planted a foot deep, in light sandy soil, they 



will prove hardy. A most remarkable and valuable feature of this new Pancratium is its 



desirable long and stout flower stems, which when cut and placed in water, the flowers 



_will continue opening in succession for at least 



^two weeks filling the room with their rich 



^fragrance. A rare bulb, and worthy of 



. cultivation. 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 



cents ; 7 for $1.00 ; $1 50 per dozen. 



CRINUM KIRKY. 



This magnificent bulb, which often attains enormous propor- 

 tions, produces flowers of the greatest beauty Usually two flower 

 stalks of dark purplish color are sent up at the same time, each 

 bearing a large umbel composed of a dozen or more enormous lily- 

 like flowers of the greatest beauty and fragrance. The petals are 

 broad, and pure white, with a deep reddish purple stripe through 

 the centre. A plant which always creates a sensation when it 

 blooms, which it does with the greatest freedom. I have a fine stock 

 of Crinum Kirky this year, and can offer them lower than they were 

 ever sold before". Extra large bulbs 50 cents each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 



CRINUM CAPENSE. 



Rose, sweet scented, one of the finest Crinums; hardy, with 

 slight protection. Producing many flower stalks, 2% to 4 feet high, 

 and crowded with 10 to 15 blooms. Excellent sort, 35 cents each ; 4 

 for $1.00, postpaid. 



CRINUM AMERICANUM. 



In every way this rivals the Crinum Kirky in stateliness and 

 grandure. Like it, it cannot be approached as a pot plant, and 

 where beauty of flowers are concerned, it is by some preferred, being 

 pure white, waxy-like and fragrant, producing fully as many if not 

 more flowers. Strong bulbs, 35 cents each, 4 for $1 .00, postpaid. 



.JAPANESE FINK SPIDER LILY. 



THE GIANT FAIRY 

 LILY. 



(Cooperia Drummondi). 



It is a member of the Amaryl- 

 lis family, the bulbs being as 

 large and assolid asamedium 

 sized onion, and should be 

 planted in the spring, either 

 mthe open ground or in pots 

 (they do as well one way as 

 the other), where they will 

 bloom freely mostof the sum- 

 mer, sending up beautiful 

 lily-like white blossoms on 

 stems ten to fifteen inches 

 high. The foliage is quite 

 long, and of peculiar lavender 

 green color. In the fall the 

 bulbs should be lifted and kept 

 dry overwinter, like Gladiolus. 

 It is one of the easiest of all 

 bulbs to grow, absolutely sure 

 to bloom freely, and the beauti- 

 ful, pure, fairy-like blossoms 

 are lovely. Strong bulbs ready 

 for immediate bloom. 15cents 

 each, 4 for 50 cents, $1.00 per 

 dozen. 



Mrs. Ben Mundy, Sault Ste 

 Marie, Mich.: "I want especi- 

 ally to thank you for your great 

 munificence ih making good the 

 loss I sustained in my order of 

 bulbs and plants of some months 

 ago. The tuberoses lately re- 

 ceived have the appearance of 

 being very fine, and I am look- 

 ing forward to a fine showing 

 from them. The Hyacinths are 

 mining into bloom and are 

 indeed all my heart could 

 desire." 



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Mrs. E. B. Wannamaker, Orangeburg, s. C. : " Theseerts an 

 ordered of you have come to hand, everything perfectly satis 

 Allow me to return many thanks for the premium seeds, and 

 Practical Farmer." 



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