Madeira or Mignonette Vine. 



Also known as Mexican Vine. A beautiful 

 climber, with glossy green leaves and handsome 

 long racemes of white fragrant flowers; of rapid 

 growth, a few tubers producing vines enough to 

 almost cover a cottage in a single season. Tubers 

 S cts. each; i for 25 cts.; 60 cts. per doz., postpaid. 



PERUVIAN LILIES. 

 (Alstroemerias.) 



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 bl-nded. Wonderfully free bloom- 

 ers, producing a stalk of curious liiy-llke flowers, 

 most accurately illustrated below. Plant the 

 tuberous roots one foot deep. In dry, well- 

 drained positions, the Peruvian Lilies make one 

 of the handsomest groups imaginable, spread- 

 ing over considerable ground in a few years, the 

 tubers multiplying rapidly. Mixed varietii-s. 

 20 cts. enc-h; :^ for 50 cts.; ?1.75 per doz., postpaid. 



IPOMCEA MEXI= 

 CANA. Tuberous 

 Rooted Morning Glory. 



This beautiful climber 



has a dark glossy green, 



clear cut foliaite, 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 grow rapidly and be in flower 



in a short time. The vine produces 



its large, satiny, violet crimson 

 wers in clusters, and unlike any of its spe- 

 cies, remains open all day long. Very desir- 

 able for rockeries. Good strong bulbs, 20 cents 

 each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for Sl.OO, postpaid. 



JAPAN IRIS. Iris Kaempferi. 



The magnificence of these splendid new Irises surpasses description in 

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

 aging from 6 to 15 inches across and of indescribable and charming hues and colors, varying 

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

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

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

 ing. The .lapan Iris are perfectly hardy and flower in profusion for a period of 5 to Tweaks in 

 June and July, and attain greatest perfection if plentifully supplied with water while grow- 

 ing and flowering. Mixed colors. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; Sl.OO per dozen, postpaid- 



VARIEGATED DAY LILY. 



A grand, variegated species of Funkia, that should have a place in every flower garden, 

 being perfectly hardy, and multiplies rapidly. Admirablj- adapted for the lawn, shrub- 

 bery border, beds or rockwork. They thrive best when the ground is deeply dug and 

 well enriched with rotted manure. Early in. the 8ummer they throw out numerous stalks 

 of Lily-like flowers, of a rich celestial blue color, adding beauty to the general appearance 

 of this magnificent, cerfectlv hardy, variegated plant. 20 cents each; .3 for -50 cents; 



7 for Sl.OO, postpaid. By express, SIO.OO per 100. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 

 Tuberous Rooted Wistaria. 



A native climber and one of the most beautiful in 

 cultivation. A profuse bloomer, bearing lovely 

 clusters of rich deep purple flowers with a delicious 

 violet fragrance. It is a v.onderfully robust grower, 

 attaining a great height, its vine and dense foliaee 

 resembling the common Wi.staria. The bulbs aie 

 perfectly hardy, needing no protection whatever. 

 lOc. each; 3 for 2.5c.; 7 for 50c.; 75c. per doz., postpaid. 



GLOXINIA BULBS. 



This gorgeous class of 8ummer-blooming bulbs 

 can be grown successfully with ordinary care, 

 blooming in about (i to 8"weeks after bulbs are 

 planted. They should be started in a warm place in 

 a greenhouse, hotbed or sunny window. They will 

 bloom till late in Summer, when they should be 

 dried off, letting the leaves die; the pots can he kept 

 over Winter in a cellar from frost, or under the 

 stage of a greenhouse. 20c. each; 3 for 5i>c. postpaid. 



BRISBANE LILY. (Eurycles Amboinensis.) 



It is not always our fortune to meet with this ex- 

 tremely rare species, a native of Australia. As will 

 be seen by the illustration, it is a beautiful and co- 

 ble plant. Not only is its foliage ornamental, but it 

 Is free flowering, and produces large heads of ele- 

 gant and charming white flowers, especially useful 

 for all purposes for which cut flowers are required. 

 Although scarce I can offer them this year at a very 

 low price. bO cents each; 2 for Sl.OO, postpaid. 



Crinum kirky. 

 CRINUM KIRKY. 



_ This magnificent bulb, which often attains 

 „ = enormous proportions, produces flowers of the 



i^iT^-^ s greatest beauty. Usually two flower stalks ol 

 iili)<\\iS s dark purplish color are sent up at the same time, 

 Vy? = *''^'^^ bearing a large umbel composed of a dozen 

 — or more enormous, lily-like flowers, of the great 

 est beauty and fragrance. The petals are 

 broad, and pure white, with a deep reddish 

 purple stripe through the centre; a plant 

 which always creates admiration. Extra 

 large bulbs, SO cents each; i for Sl.OO, postpaid. 



MILLA BIFLORA. 

 Mexican Star Flower. 



A most remarkable and handsome Summer- 

 flowering bulb, succeeding admirably in sunny 

 positions. The tlowers are pure waxy white, 

 with a delicate lemon yellow centre! Each 

 bulb produces from to .S flowering stalks, the 

 flowers being delightfully fragrant. The cut 

 blooms will last for days in water. 10 cts. 

 each; 3 for 25 cts.; 7 for 50 cts.; 85 cts. per dozen. 



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Bri.sbsr.e 

 Lily. 



