WM. ELLIOTT & SONS' GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1897. 



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SPECIOSUM SORTS. 



As a whole, the most desirable section of all Lilies for 

 general cultivation. The varieties are distinct, gi-aceful, 

 beautiful and free-blooming. They are hardy, needing very 

 little protection, and will gi-ow and flower without any special 

 treatment. 



Album. This is a pure white and very fragrant variety with 

 beautifully recurved petals. A very fine sort. Each, 

 20cts.; doz., §3.00. 



Album Prsecox. A lovely, pure white Lily, with petals re- 

 flexed and slightly tinted pink at the tips ; centre of 

 the flower is eii bellished with a fine long fringe. It is 

 perfectly hardy, and altogether one of the finest of the 

 white varieties. Each, 35 cts. ; doz., $3.50. 



Eubrum. "White ground, with band and spots of rose or 

 crimson on each petal One of the best Lilies. We 

 have a splendid stock of this very hardy and beautiful 

 kind. Each, 15 cts.; doz. $1.50. 



Roseum. White ground with lighter spots of rose and red 

 than the above. Each, 15 cts.; doz., $1.50. 



CALLAS- 



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 centre. 15 cts, 

 each; $1.50 per doz. 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 



This is one of the most beautiful and striking of the oma 

 mental foliaged plants, either for culture in large pots or tubs, 

 or for planting on the lawn, or masses in beds, or for margins 

 of water. It will grow in any garden soil, and is of the easiest 

 culture. Medium size, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Large, 30 

 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $13.00 per 100. Extra large, 35 cts. 

 each. 



CINNAMON VINE. 



A beautiful summer climber; glossy foliage and fragrant 

 flowers. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; free by mail. 



TUBEROSES. 



In this latitude May 1st is ample time to plant in the open 

 ground, but the bulbs can be started in pots much earlier 

 if desired. Select a warm soil and a sunny spot. The soil 

 should be rich, but no special preparation is necessary. Place 

 the bulb so the top will be covered about one inch with soil. 



Excelsior Pearl. Extra fine large flowering bulbs. 6 cts. 



each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 

 Tall Double. Largest size. 5 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; 



$3.00 per 100. 

 Variegated. Leaves bordered with white; flowers single, very 



large and fragrant; blooms several weeks earlier than 



the double sorts. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 

 (Ten cents extra per dozen for Tuberoses when sent by mail.) 



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 issued Sept. 1st, and contains a complete list of Flowering Bulbs and Roots. FREE. Send for it. 



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12 EXHIBITION CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 



This collection, as its name implies, is made up of such 

 sorts as. are generally grown for exhibition purposes, and 

 embraces nearly every shade of color and ■ variety of form 

 known in the Chrysanthemum. 



Bride of Roses. An exquisite shade of rosy pink, of perfect 

 form. 



Good Gracious. The color is a delicate shade of peach pink. 



The petals are incurved and twisted, overlapping each 



other in irregular fashion, and resembling talons. 

 G. W. Childs. Color, deep velvety crimson. Large flat 



flower. 

 Ivory. Pure white ; a splendid free-flowering variety. 

 Maud Dean. Petals broad and incurving, perfectly double; 



color pink, almost rose — a shade not found in any other 



variety. 

 Mermaid. Large; soft pink; a grand exhibition variety. 

 Mr. Hicks Arnold. Large, full double flowers of an old gold 



color, lighting up wonderfully by artificial light. 

 Golden Wedding. This is imdoubtedly the grandest golden 



yellow variety ever introduced, and is the marvel of 



the period. 



Pres. \Vm. R. Smith. Color, a pure self pink; very heavy in 



substance, on stiff stems. 

 Roslyn, A superb, clear, " Mermet " Rose pink. 

 Viviand Morel. Light rose, witlv creamy white and pink 



shadings. 

 W. H. Lincoln. Bright yellow; large, splendid flower. 



Price, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



CARNATIONS. 



American Flag. The best striped Carnation as yet intro- 

 duced. 



Ahna Webb. Rich crimson, free-growing, fragrant. 



Buttercup. The best yellow on the market. 1st size, 50 cts. 

 each; 2d size. 35 cts. each. 



Chester Pride. Pure white, delicately striped and penciled 

 with scarlet. 



Emily Pierson. The flowers are frequently over 3 inches 

 across; color, deep glowing red. 



Grace Wilder. The pink Carnation par ejjceZfence. 



J. J. Harrison. White, lightly marked with delicate pink. 



Winter Clieer. Brilliant scarlet. 



Lizzie McGowan. Pure white, fine substance. 



Princess Bonnie. Light yellow; very free-blooming. 



Wra. Scott. Deep pink; one of the best. 



Price: Large plants, 40 cts. each; small plants, 30 cts. each; 

 §3.00 per doz. (except where noted). 



FANCY COLEUS. 



Our stock of Fancy Coleus is unsurpassed; many of the 

 finest varieties in cultivation originated with us, and we aim 

 to keep only such varieties as will give satisfactory resultn. 

 13 distinct varieties. Price, 10c. each; $1.00 per doz. 



PANSIES. 



Grown from selected seed and offered as unequaled for 

 size, form and color. Pansies are now largely used for bed- 

 ding purposes, vases, etc., and these grand varieties will 

 freatly increase their popxilarity. Price, 5c.; 50c. per do?..: 

 4.00 per 100. 



