WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



Bulbs, Roots, etc. — 141 



Gloxinia, 



Cramifolia 



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Incarvillea Delavayi. 



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Summer FuOwering Oxalis. 



Summer Flowering Oxalis. 



For borders and baskets. Set the bnlbs about 8 

 Inches apart, and the foliage will produce an un- 

 broken mass, riciily adorned with flowers. 



Dleppt. Pure white. 5 for 10 cents; 20 cents 

 per dozen; 25 for 40 cents; 50 for 75 cents, postpaid. 



Liasaudrla. Rose pinlc. 10 cts. per dozen; 26 

 for 15 cts.; 50 for 25 cts.; 100 for -10 cents, postpaid. 



Antholyza .^thiopica. Fury Flower. 



Interesting bulbous rooted plant from the Cape 

 of Good Hope. Foliage upright and sword like. 

 .\ bulb produces several spikes 15 to 20 inches 

 high, bearing large, bright flowers, in which yel- 

 low and red predominate. It is a handsome and 

 showy plant. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 75 cents 

 per dozen, postpaid. 



Gloxinias. 



These gorgeous plants should be started in a greenhouse, 

 or sunny window. They will bloom until late summer. 



Spotted or Tigered. Very choice, with spotted flowers. 

 Each, 15 cents; 2 for 25 cents; SI. 00 per dozen, postpaid. 



Crasslfolla. Flowers borne high above the foliage. Each, 

 15 cents; 2 for 25 cents; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



Mixed. Including very handsome types. 10 cents each; 

 8 for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



Eucomus Punctatus. 



The white flowers are borne on a stem about 2 feet high, 

 resembling a hyacinth in appearance, but It is altogether a 

 larger plant. Blooms in July or August. The leaves are 

 oblong and of a spreading habit. Highly recommended 

 for centres of beds. 25 cents each, postpaid. 



The Irises. Fleur=de.Lls. Flags. 



GERMAN IRIS. The genuine old-fashioned flag or fleur- 

 de-lis. Of rare and wonderful loveliness. Perfectly hardy 

 and easily grown In any garden soil. Blooms freely and in- 

 fallibly every spring. Height, 2 feet. Various shades of 

 blue, white, yellow, etc. Set the roots 8 inches deep. Mixed 

 colors, 5 cents each; 6 for 25 cents; 45 cents per doz., postpaid. 



JAPANESE IRIS. Iris kcemxtferi. The flowers of these 

 irises are enormous, and are of charming hues and colors, 

 embracing white, crimson, rose, lilac, blue, lavender, and 

 violet. Flower stalks 2 to 8 feet high. A golden yellow 

 blotch on each petal adds to the color eflfect; perfectly 

 hardy, and bloom profusely during a period of five to seven 

 weeks in midsuinmer. All the above colors In mixture, 10 

 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 90 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



Incarvillea Delavayi. Hardy Gloxinia. 



A very desirable hard.y perennial plant. It has come into 

 wide favor recently, and has been aptly termed " the hardy 

 gloxinia." Rose colored trumpet shaped flowers, spotted 

 with yellow. Strong stalks are thrown from the root to the 

 height of two feet, and handsome flowers are freely pro- 

 duced In clusters. Roots, 50 cents each; 3 for 81.25, postpaid. 



Tropseolum Tuberosum. 



The tuberous-rooted or Persian nasturtium. A fine, vigorous 

 grower, covering a 10 to 12 foot fence in a season. Flower petals 

 yellow and red, somewhat toothed. Plant requires plenty of 

 light and water. Tropteolums flower most profusely If not en- 

 couraged to grow over-luxuriantly. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



Persian Ranunculus. 



The Persian Ranunculuses (buttercups) are free blooming 

 an9 handsome. The globular flowers are often 2 inches in diam- 

 eter. Colors embrace almost every shade except blue. They 

 bloom late in May. 5c. each; 6 for ^c; 45c. per doz., postpaid 



Achimenes. 



Excellent bulbs for pot culture, requiring somewhat the same 

 treatment as begonias. Of tropical origin; 12 to 15 inches high 

 It is well to avoid putting water on the foliage. Colors include 

 white, red, heliotrope, etc. The leaves are, in some cases, as 

 handsoine as coleus. Bulbs should be pntled as soon as received 

 bu pnrcJiaser. The plants are profuse bloomers. They require 

 heat when growing, but not when in bloom. They will grow 

 nicely in partial shade. Mixed colors, 15 cts.; 2 for 25 cts. 



Scarlet Freesia. 



A charming bulboi.s-rooted plant. It bears brilliant carmine 

 crimson flowers. Plant at least 6 iu a pot or group, 1 or 2 inches 

 deep. 6 for 15 cents; 25 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



Madeira Vine. 



This is an old favorite climbing vine, of rapid growth, with 

 fleshy, heart-shaped, light green leaves and clusters of puie 

 white, fragrant flowers. Sometimes called mignonette vine. 

 A free and constant bloomer. Suitable for trellis, rock work, 

 etc. 5 cents each: 6 for 26 cents: 40 cents per dozen, postpaid 



Cinnamon Vine. cinnamon vine 



A highly desirable climber. The beautiful vine makes shoots sometimes 25 feet or more In length in a 



remarkably short space of time, and will quickly cover an arbor, trellis or veranda with a profusion of 



handsome foliage and numbers of white bloasoms. 5 cents each: 6 for 2" cents; 40 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



