SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS 



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aMRRYLLIS. 



A royal family of bulbs, with large umbels of magni- 

 ficent lily-like llowers of largest size and richest color- 

 ing. Can be kept in pots the year round, or planted 

 out m open ground during Summer. Alternate rest 

 and growth Is the secret of big Amaryllis blossoms 

 and lots of them. While growing give them all the 

 sun and moisture possible; but while at rest give very 

 little water or none at all. 



F0RM0SISSIMa.-(l) Also known as the Scarlet 

 Mexican Lily. There is hardly a flower which has such 

 a deep, rich, velvety, crimson color, a color so intensely 

 brilliant as this. It is a free bloomer, and succeeds well 

 either in pots or in the open ground, and blooms very 

 Formosi<i«;.ma f °°? ^^^^ planting, can also be grown in water, simi- 

 V, ™rr'®*""°* lar to Hyacinths. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



VITTara.— (2) a most handsome variety. Im- 

 mense flowers and continuous bloomer. Color, white 

 . ^ ground, beautifully penciled and striped pink and red 



A dazzling combination of colors. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents. 



DEFIHNeE.— (3) Blooms nearly the entire season, producing from 10 



to 15 large flowers per bulb. Color, deep crimson scarlet, striped with 



white, making it decidedly attractive and handsome. In Europe this 



beautiful Amaryllis is considered one of the most popular among the species 



and always in great demand. 40 cents each; ;i for $1.00. 



BELLaOONNH SPEGTaBILIS BieOLOR. -The finest of all the 

 Belladonna Lilies, its handsome and showy flowers being larger than those o 

 the ordinary species. The color of the flowers is white, a delicate carnation at 

 the base, and rose toward the upper part, striped or marble in bright carmine 

 1 he large umbels of this maguilicent Amaryllis are beautiful bevond descnn- 

 tiou, a single flower with a little green forming a splendid bouquet. The bulbs 

 '"'lu^^ I: "^ a light, sandy soil, and maybe planted rather deep, dilferent from 

 methods observed with otber Amaryllis. A strong point in its favor is that they are I 

 perfectly hardy, needing no protection whatever. No collection of bulbs is comnlete I 

 without this unique hardy Amaryllis, and should readily And a place in every gar- g' 

 den, for having so many good qualities it commends itself to all lovers of flowers. Its " 

 .^^ii.r'^.yXi'i^.S 'IS^^STS."'*'! l*^st for a week in water. 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. f,\ *, ^ 

 L©NGIF0Lia aLBa.-Enormous foliage; large clusters of pure white, sv\ eet » ,i 



30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents. SSfVWd, 

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scented flowers, a very satisfactory variety. 



Special Hmaryllis Offer. 



PHNeY-LEaYEO eaLHOICMS. 



No plant is more desirable for floral decorations, 

 greenhouse culture or window boxes, than the fancy- 

 leaved Caladiums. They are easily grown, thriving 

 either in pots or boxes in the house, or in shady situa- 

 tions out-of-doors, and should be planted in fairly en- 

 riched sandy loam. They produce elegant large leaves, 

 spotted, marked and variegated with white, pink, 

 scarlet, etc. They are among our finest foliage plants, 

 and are always greatly admired. The bulbs should be 

 dried off in October and kept in a warm, dry place 

 during Winter. They can be started into growth 

 Bgain in the Spring, when they will give an abun- 

 dance of handsome foliage all Summer and Fall. 

 I have a flne supply to offer in mixture, embracing 

 a wide range of colors and markings. 



30 cents each, 3 for 75 cents, $2^5 per dozen. 



One large bulb of each of the above 5 

 Grand amaryllis only $1.00, postpaid. 



Amaryllis Belladonna Bicolor. 



Fancy Leaved Caladnums. 



Hardy Herbaceous Pa;onies. 



HaROY HERBaeE©US PaSOMIES. 



Magnificent and perfectly hardy plants, almost ri- 

 valing the Rose in brilliancy of color and perfection 

 of bloom. The fragrance of the large flowers resem- 

 ble that of a highly scented rose. They require little 

 or no care, and if planted in ordinary garden soil, 

 well enriched with good manure, will thrive splen- 

 didly and produce larger and finer blooms when fully 

 established. Especially adapted for shrubbery or 

 grouping on the lawn as well as for garden culture. 



Separate Colors. Pink, White or Red, 30 cents 

 each; 3 for 75 cents. 



Mixed Colors, embracing many beautiful and var- 

 ious sorts, 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents. 



PHRYNIUM, VaRIEGaXDM. 



"Its manner of growth is much like that of a Canna, 

 the leaves born on erect foot stalks, with spreading 

 blades of oblong lanceolate form, 6 to 10 inches long 

 and 2 to 4 inches broad. They are bright pale green, 

 beautifully variegated white and pale gold, the va- 

 riegation being extremely diversified. In some 

 leaves the whole area is white, in others only one- 

 half, in others again, it is confined to the interspaces 

 between two or three of the nerves, while in others it 

 is reduced to a few stripes. Was introduced from 

 Singapore in 1886. It is rarely met with in cultiva- 

 tion in this country. I obtained a few plants nearly 

 five years ago, and have been working up a stock in 

 the meantime. It thrives in sun or shade, in pots or 

 open ground, and is most beautifully variegated in 

 any stage of growth, and under any conditions. The 

 tubers start quickly and grow ofl' well. All in all the 

 Phrynium is one of the most desirable things to place 

 in the hands of the masses that I have ever seen; it is 

 subject to no disease or drawback of any kind." ^^_ 

 Do not fail to include Phryninm Variegatum in your E^ 

 order; you -will be pleased with the investment. '"'''' 



25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 5 for $1.00. 

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aiV INTR0BUeT©RY 



To iny Bulb Department is un- 

 necessary, it being generally 

 conceded that this department 

 and my facilities for filling 

 bulb orders, are the most com- 

 plete of any in the United 

 States. . - - . . 



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ESeULENTUiW. 

 Elephant's Ears. 



A very effective, tropical- 

 like plant, suitable either as 

 a single plant on the lawn, 

 mas-ses in beds, or for margins 

 of water. Its very distinct, 

 apron-like leaves often attain 

 the length of 3 feet by 20 inches 

 wide. Bulbs can be stored in 

 dry sand in Winter, and kept 

 from year to year. Large 

 bulbs, 20 cents each; 3 for LO 

 cents; $1.75 per dozen, post- 

 paid. By express, purchaser 

 paying charges, $10.00 per 100. 



Phrynium, Variegatum. 



