TIQRIDIAS. Shell Flowers. 



These are very easily cultivated, and always sure to bloom in any situation; 

 thtir large and handsome flowers resembling some of tUe peculiarly marked 

 tropical shells being greatly admired. . . ^ ■., 



Ciraudldura Ketl. Large glowing crimson, centre variegated with yellow. A 

 handsome sort, and deserves to be largely cultivated. 



Couchlflui-a Yellow. Yellow, spotted crimson. 



Alba White. Flowers large, pure white, spotted crimson. 



\11 of the above, o cents each; B for 2.'> cents; 4.5 cents per dozen. 



Two bulbs eacli of tiie three Tlgrlcllas '-25 ceuts; 4 of eacli, 45 cents. 



VARIEGATED GLADWIN. 



tal plant of the verv greatest value, and highly appreciated in 

 it is used for choicest'decorations. Its leaves, as will be seen in cut, 

 resemble those of the Fandanus, being varie- 

 gated with white and green stripes. The flow- 

 ers are of a pleasing blue, and freely produced. 

 And that is not all, for they are succeeded by 

 large capsules, which burst open when ripe and 

 expose a number of bright red seeds as large 

 as peas, which can be used for many purposes. 

 The plant is perfectly hardy and easily grown, 

 by any one. ij cts. each; 3 for bU cts.; U for Sl.OO. 



An ornamen 

 England, where 



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GAY QUEEN. 



Named Gay Queen, alluding to the beauty 

 of the flower. A bulbous plant almost new 

 here, bearing immense clusters of showy flow- 

 ers, 3 to 4 Inches long, of various colors. Quite 

 distinct from any other bulb. The flowers are 

 purplish rose, yellow and green, exquisitely 

 tipped. Beautiful foliage; elegant as a pot 

 plant or for the open ground; it is very much 

 admired by all wherever grown. 25 cents each; 

 3 for 00 cents; 6 for Sl.OO. 



JAPANESE PINK SPIDER LILY, 



If planted in a warm, light position, they 

 will prove perfectly hardy, with some protec- 

 tion, but in the South will surely thrive freely 



without any protection whatever. They produce spikes of the most deli- 

 cate flowers, varying in colors from pinkish salmon to pink, vermilion 

 and scarlet. They bloom generally in the open ground during Septem- 

 ber, and if planted in pots or vases and kept moist during growth, will 

 make a most magnificent plant for the house in early Fall. Keep thor- 

 oughly moist at all times. 20 cents each; 3 for .50 cents; 7 for $1.00. 



ANTHOLYZA. /Cthiopica. 



A rare flower from the Cape of Good Hope, seldom seen in this 

 country. Begins to "grow immediately after the bulb is planted. The 

 foliage is bright green, upright and sword-like. Each bulb produces 

 several spikes 15 to 20 inches high, of large, brilliantly colored flow- 

 ers, in which yellow- and red predominate, resembling the mouth ol 

 v^ in enraged animal. They last for a long time, one spike being suc- 

 L^w .H-eded by another. These are exceedingly useful for growing in 

 the house in winter, as a dozen bulbs planted at intervals will be in 

 Moom for many weeks. Equally as desirable for outdoor culture, 

 thriving best in light, rich, sandy soil. They increase rapidly, so 

 that once ordered you will have a supply forever. 5 cents each; 

 (J for 25 cents; 45 cents per dozen, postpaid. . 



HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. The Giant Summer 



Flowering Cape Hyacinth. 



A new species of hyacinth. Planted in the spring, they bloom in 

 August and September. Foliage is extremely elfective, resem- _ 

 bling the Yucca. Very showy for the centre of a bed; also efTective if •'"P""'' 

 grown in groups. The flower spikes are from 4 to 5 feet high, bearing from 

 20 to 30 large, bell-shaped, pure white, fragrant blossoms. Strong bulbs 

 produce two or three and even four flower stems during the season. 

 iO cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 7 for .50 cents; 75 cents per doz., postpaid. 



ATAHASCO OR FAIRY LILIES. 



Habit similar to Amaryllis, easily cultivated, thriving in any good gar- 

 den soil. Desirable either for open ground or pot culture, producing their 

 handsome, waxy, lily-like flowers freely all summer. As cut flowers they 

 ^ are unsurpassed;" if placed in a vase in water will re- 



{^ A Mjk main perfect for days. 



^>-/>||||ri\»»»_^ White. — Large," beautiful pure white, waxy-like 



S ' V/A M ^ flowers. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 90 cts. per dozen. 



Q .. — ill J Rosea. — Color a clear, rosy pink, handsome up- 



iSrJy) , —^ right flowers. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 90 cts. per doz. 



Sulphurea.— Fine clear yellow, superb flower. 

 15 cents each; 4 for 50 cents; S1.2o per dozen. 



se Pink Si)l(l« r Lily, 



Autlioly la. 



