TIGRIDIAS. Shell Flowers. 



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

 ttieir large and handsome flowers resembling some of tlie peculiarly marked 

 dropical shells being greatly admired. 



Grandlllora Ked. Large glowing crimson, centre variegated with yellow. A 

 handsome sort, and deserves to be largely cultivated. 



Coiicliitlora Yelioiv. Yellow, spotted crimson. 



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



All of the above, 5 cents each; 6 for 2.5 cents; 46 cents per dozen. 



Two bulbs eacli of tlie tliree Tlgrldlas 35 cents; 4: of each, 45 cents. 



VARIEGATED GLADWIN. 



An ornamental plant of the very greatest value, aud highly appreciated in 

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



resemble those of the Pandanus, being varie- 

 g.ited with white and green stripes. The llow- 

 .J/is'^Pi^S,!/ Wr^ ®''''* '^'"'^ °^^ pleasing blue, and freely produced 



W^'^^^^^^ liP^Mf ^ And that is not all, for they are succeeded by 

 ^-^'>''/ I' ^%. t&'»®L»S^ large capsules, which burst open when ripe and 

 '^V**^Wi^ft,^^2^W^r> expose a number of bright red seeds as large 

 . a X /liUlSJ^AMl *■/ ¥tJ J .^j5 peas, which can be used for many purposes 

 m^u» -I. . ■Kv.iij.--..^ i',-^ - iwif^ The plant is perfectly hardy and easily grown, 

 !>.V\\m^\\\.li*K7/Vl^^^!^^^ ^^^' ''^^'^ °"®" '"^^ '^^^' ^'^<'^' ^ ^°^ ^ ^^^■' ^ ^°' *■^•'^"■ 



" 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. 30 cents each; 

 2 for 50 cents; 5 for ?1.00. 



JAPANESE PINK SPIDER LILY. 



The Variegated Gladwin. 



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 maguiflcent plant for the house in early Fall. Keep thor- 

 oughly moist at all times. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for 81.00. 



ANTHOLYZA. /Ethiopica. 



A rare flower frona 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 ot 

 an enraged animal. They last for a long time, one spike being sue 

 ceeded by another These are exceedingly useful for growing in 

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

 bloom for many weeks Equally as desirable for outdoor culture, 

 Ihiivmg best in light, rich, sandy soil. They Increase rapidly, so 

 ihat once ordered \ou will have a supply forever. 10 cents each, 

 8 lor 25 cents, 75 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 effective, resem- t .. i>i i, k.>i.i i iw 

 l.ling the \ucca Veiv showy for the centre of a bed; also ett'ec1i\e if •»»?«»«»« * »"« »pi«er L.uy . 



grow n in groups The flower spikes are from 4 to 5 feet high, bearing from 

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

 pioduce two or thiee and even four flower stems during the season. 

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



ATAHASCO OR FAIRY LILIES. 



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

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

 handsome, waxj, lily-like flowers freely all summer. As out flowers they 

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

 main perfect for days. 



■White.— Large," beautiful pure white, waxy-like 

 flowers. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 90 cts. per dozen. 



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

 right flowers. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 90 cts. per doz. 

 Snlphnrea.— Fine clear yellow, superb flower. 

 15 cents each; 4 for 50 cents; $1.25 per dozen. 



Anlhoiyza. 



