

Madeira or Mignonette Vine. 



Also known as Mexican Vine. A beautiful 

 m climber, with glossy green leaves and handsome 

 Q long racemes of white fragrant flowers; of rapid 

 M growth, a few tubers producing vines enough to 

 u almostcovera cottage in a single season. Tubers 

 g 8 cts. each; 4 for 25 cts.; 65 cts. a dozen, postpaid. 



PERUVIAN LILIES. 

 (Alstroemerias.) 



IPOMCEA MEXU 

 CANA. Tuberous 

 Rooted Morning Qlory- 



This beautiful climber 



has a dark glossy green, 



clear cut foliage, somewhat 



resembling a Passion vine. 



It forms a root the size of a 



small Dahlia, which is safely 



wintered in the cellar and 



when planted out in the spring will 



<:row rapidly and be In flower in a 



short time. The vine produces its 



large, satiny, violet crimson flowers 



in clusters, and unlike any of its 

 species, remains open all day long. Very 

 desirable for rockeries. Good strong bulbs, 

 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for 81.00, postpaid. 



JAPAN IRIS. Iris Kaempferi. 



The magnificence of these splendid new Irises eurpa-sses description in 1 

 beauty, size of flower, richness of coloring; they are grand ! The flowers are enormous, aver- 

 aging from 6 to 8 Inches across and of indescribable and charming hues and colors, varying 

 like watered silk in the sunlight, the prevailing colors being white, crimson, rose, lilac, laven- 

 der, violet and blue, each flower usually representing several shades. A golden yellow blotch 

 Burrouiided by a halo of blue or violet at the base of the petals intensifies the wealth of color- 

 i'lg. The Japan Iris is perfectly hardy and flowers in profusion for a period of 5 to 7 weeks in 

 Juneai..i July, and attains greatest perfection if plentifully supplied with water while grow- 

 ing and flowering. Mixed colors. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 75 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



THE PURPLE FRINGED CALLA LILY. Arissema Fimbriata. 



This is perhaps the most remarkable of all the Callas. The accompanying illustration 

 was accurately drawn from nature showing it to be^exceedingly ornamental. Of several hun- 

 dreds bulbs imported by me last winter not one failed to bloom the past summer. Many of 

 the flowers were 8 inches in length. The color is a deep purple, marked lengthwise with 

 lighter transparent stripes and marblings — a most beautiful effect, fhe foliage is also 



highly ornamental, very large and 

 substantial, bright green, and what 

 is still more remarkable is the i)ecu- 

 llar fringed or hairy tail-like appen- 

 dage projecting from the flower. It 

 is one of my best introductions and is 

 sure to give satisfaction, as it grows 

 even easier than any other Calla» 

 Good strong bulbs. 75 cents each; 

 2 for SI. 25, postpaid. 



niLLA BIFLORA. 

 Mexican Star Flower. 



A most remarkable and hand- 

 some summer-flowering bulb, suc- 

 ceeding admirably in sunny posi- 

 tions. The flowers are pure waxy 

 white, with a delicate lemon jellow 

 centre. Each bulb produces from 6 to 

 8 flowering stalks, the flowers being 

 delightfully fragrant. The cut blooms 

 will last for days in water, and for 

 making up in bouquets are unequal- 

 ed; bulbs multiply rapidly. 10 cts. each; 

 3 for 25 cts.; 7 for .tO cts.; So cts. per doz. 



A very interesting and showy family, rapidly 

 rising in favor since they are 'becoming better 

 known; hardy when well established and much 

 varied in colors, ranging through all shades ot 

 ^ orange, yellow scarlet, pink, white and black 

 beautifully blended. Wonderfully free bloom- 

 5 ers, producing a stalk of curious lily-like flowers 

 ^ most accurately illustrated below. Plant the 

 « tuberous roots one foot deep. In dry, well- 

 e drained positions, the Peruvian Lilies make one 

 7 of the handsomest groups imaginable, spread- 

 t> ing over considerable ground in a few years, the 

 P tubers —■-••■-■-'-- ■ ■■ - ,.. . •' 



multiplying rapidly. Mixed varieties, 

 " 25 per doz., postpaid 



^ 15 cents each;"2 for 25 cts.; S1.2i 



Purple Fringed Call a. 



Peruvian Lilies. 



6 ivEw aivo CURIOUS eaLLa lilies. 



One Htrong Bulb of the Pnrple Fringed Calla, and one 

 ofeachoftbe 5 Callas Illustrated on Only $LSO 

 _ page opposite, six bulbs In all, postpaid.' 



I CRINUM KiRKY. 



g This magnificent bulb, which often attains enormous propor- 

 s tions, produces flowers of the greatest beauty. Usually two flower 

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

 = bearing a large umbel composed of a dozen or more enormous, 

 g lily-like flowers, ot the greatest beauty and fragrance. The petals 

 g are broad, and pure white, with a deep, reddish purple stripe 

 g through the centre; a plant which always creates a sensation 

 gwhen It blooms. Kitra large bulbs, 30 cts. each; 4 for Sl.OO, postpaid. 

 I GLOXINIA BULBS. 



g This gorgeous class of summer-blooming bulbs can be grown 

 g successfully with ordinary care, blooming in al)out ti to S weeks 

 g after bulbs are planted. They should be started in a warm place 

 g in a greenhouse, hot-bed or sunny window. They will bloom till 

 = late in summer, when they should be dried ott", "letting the leaves 

 = die; the pots can be kept over winter in a cellar from frost, or un- 

 m der the stage of a greenhouse. 2i"> cts. each; 3 for tiO cts., postpaid. 



■ MONTBRETIA. Crocosmiaflora. 



In full glory after all tender plants are killed by frost; entirelv 

 'hardy; large, beautifully formed flowers, of a bright orange color, 

 sprinkled with rosy purple spots. 10c. each; 3 for 2oc.; 7 for 60c. 



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