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g Madeira or Mignonette Vine, 



H Also known as Mexican Vine. A beautiful 

 y climber, with glossy green leaves and handsome 

 X long racemes of white fragrant flowers; of rapid 

 Q growth, a few tubers producing vines enough to 



almost cover a cottage in a single season. Tubers 

 8 cts. each; i for 25 cts.; tJo 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 ol 



J orange, yellow, scarlet, pink, white and black 



> beautifully blsnded. Wonderfully free bloom- 



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

 a most accurately illustrated below. Plant the g 

 w tuberous roots one foot deep. In dry, well- 1 

 « drained positions, the Peruvian Lilies make one i 

 J of the handsomest groups imaginable, spread- 



1 ing over considerable ground in a few years, the 

 5 tubers multiplying rapidly. Mixed varieties, 

 e 20 cts, each; 8 for TO cts.; S1.75 per doz., postpaid. 



IPOMCEA MEXU 

 CANA. Tuberous 

 Rooted Morning Glory. 



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 sprinir 



will grow rapidly and be in flower 



in a short time. The vine produces 



its laree, satiny, violet crimson 

 flowers 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 SI. 00, 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 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 

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

 ing. The .lapa'n Iris are perfectly hardy and flower in profusion for a period of 5 to 7 weeks in 

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

 ing and flowering. Mi-xed colors. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; Jl.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. Admirably adapted for the lawn, shrub- 

 bery border, beds or rockwork. Thej- thrive best when the ground Is deeply dug and 

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

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

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

 ■X?- '^ /-^^--IfSv '' ^'^^ ^^'^' postpaid. By express, flO.OO per 100. 



^:^f!frA^^t^ 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 wonderfully robust grower, 

 attaining a great height, its vine and dense foliage 

 resembling the common Wistaria. The bulbs are 

 perfectly hardy, needing no protection whatever. 

 10c. each; 3 for 2.5c.; 7 for oOc; 75c. per doz., postpaid. 



GLOXINIA BULBS. 



This gorgeous class of Sunmier-bloomlng bulb» 

 can be grown successfully with ordinary care, 

 blooming in about 6 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 be kept 

 over Winter in a cellar from frost, or under the 

 stage of a greenhouse. 25c. each; 3 for tlOc. 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 no- 

 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 whi<'h cut flowers are required. 

 Although scarce I can offer them this year at a very 

 low price. (iO cents each: 2 for 81.00, postpaid. 



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Lilies. 



Crinum Kirky. 



CRINUM KIRKY. 



This magnificent bulb, which often attains 

 enormous proportions, produces flowers of the 

 greatest beauty. Usually two flower stalks ol 

 dark purplish color are sent up at the same time, 

 each 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, HO cents each; I for 81.00, postpaid. 



MILLA BIFLORA. 

 Mexican Star Flower. 



A most remarkable and handsome Summer- 

 flowering bulb, succeeding admirably in sunn v 

 positions. The flowers are pure waxy white, 

 with a delicate lemon yellow centre! Each 

 bulb produces from (i to H flowering stnlks, the 

 flowers being dellsihlfuUy fragrant. The cut 

 blooms will last for days in water. 10 cts. 

 each; 8 for 25 cts.; 7 for 60 cts.; 85 cts. per dozen. 



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