SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. yy, 
> = AN_ INTRODUCTORY WORD. I cannot give space on these 
(6) y \h crowded bulb pages to any lengthy introductory remarks, but wish to 
remind the public that I have the most complete facilities in the 
country for filling bulb orders. I try everything that is new, and 
carry in stock everything that is best, and am quite willing to be com- 
pared with any other house in the world on prices, quality considered. 
AMARYLLIS. 
Royal plants of the lily family. Flowers of richest colorings. Not 
hardy. Especially suited to window or greenhouse culture. Make 
soil of two parts rich loam, one part leaf mould or woods earth, and 
one part Sand. Good drainage is necessary. The season of growth 
(warmth, sunshine and water) is February to September; the season 
of necessary rest (cool place, no water) September to February. Do 
not disturb established roots. Top dress each season when starting. 
VEITCHII SEEDLINGS. The remarkable hybrids produced from 
seed by celebrated English specialists will add to the fame and popu- 
larity of the amaryllis. The flower size has been increased to a foot in 
diameter, and the colors have been so improved and varied as to be al- 
most beyond belief. In them we find tints of white, pink, rose, orange, 
scarlet, crimson and maroon. Some are flaked, mottled or striped, 
and some are of solid colors. In a thousand plants a thousand differ- 
ent flowers may be found, anda dozen bulbs selected 
at random will insure a wide variety of color. The buyer 
ofa single bulb is quite sure to get something unique. 
The Veitchii Hybrids are wonderfully floriferous, 
usually producing two or more spikes of bloom, each 
bearing 3 to5 immense flowers, making a grand show. 
They are of easiest culture. 380 cents each; 2 for 50 cents. 
_FORMOSISSIMA. Also known as scarlet Mexican 
lily. f extremely rich, deep, velvety, crimson color. 
It is a free bloomer, and succeeds well either in pots or 
in the open ground. It blooms quite soon after plant- 
ing inthe soil. It canalso be bloomed in water, like a 
hyacinth. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 
VITATTA. A most handsome variety. It has im- 
mense flowers and is a continuous bloomer. The color 
of the flower is a white ground, beautifully pencilled 
and striped with red and pink, making a beautiful and 
dazzling combination. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents. 
VALLOTA PURPUREA. Scarborough Lily. 
Closely related to amaryllis. Flowers 3 to 4 inches 
long; several in an umbel; funnel shaped. Two to three 
feet high; very showy. For window garden or green- 
house. Plant bulb deeply in rich, light soil. Color, a 
very fine purplish scarlet. 25 cts. each; 3 for 60 cts. 
BELLADONNA SPECTABILIS BICOLOR. The ARRIIONTENG 
finest of the so-called Belladonna lilies, its handsome and showy flowers being larger 
than those of most of the species of amaryllis. Color white, with delicate carnation 
at base and rose toward the upper part, striped with carmine. It is pretty beyond 
description. It prefers a light, sandy soil, whether in garden or pot, and should be 
deeply planted. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents, postpaid. 
EQUESTRIS. Barbadoes Lily. Glor= 
iosa Lily.—Splendid flowers 4 to 5 inches 
across. Color, brilliant orange scarlet, 
with exquisite green and white throat. 
Easy to grow and invaluable as a pot plant 
or for bedding purposes. 15 cents each. 
JOHNSONII. This amaryllis has a 
very large flower of a rich, scarlet or crim- 
son color striped with white. It is an extra 
fine variety. 30 cts. each; 2 for 50 cts. _ 
LONGIFOLIA ALBA. This variety 
has long and abundant leaves. Bears large 
clusters of pure white, sweet-scented flow- 
ers, and is in all respects a satisfactory 
amaryllis. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 
ANTHOLYZA ZETHIOPICA. 
A rare flower from the Cape of Good 
Hope. For its general appearance see the 
illustration. Foliage bright green, upright 
and sword-like. A bulb produces several 
spikes 15 to 20 inches high, bearing large, 
:\ bright flowers, in which yellow and red 
predominate, resembling the mouths of en- 
raged animals. Very useful for winter 
blooming and equally desirable for open 
air culture. Usually hardy, though in 
some situations needing slight winter pro- 
tection. The bulbs multiply rapidly. 
Strong bulbs, 10 cents each; $ for 25 cents; 
75 cents per dozen, postpaid. 
. VITATTA. 
AMARYLLIS, VEITCHII] SEEDLINGS. 
SPECIAL AMARYLLIS OFFER. 
One large bulb of each of the 8 types of ama- 
ryllis described on this page, truly a wonderful 
and worthy collection, only $1.50 postpaid. 
ALPINIA OR QUEEN LILY. 
A picturesque and tropical-looking lily. Valu- 
able for large beds, or wherever prominent effect is 
desired. An excellent centre plant, the foliage re- 
sembling canna. The great spikes bear showy 
flowers. Colors white, pink, lilac and bright yel- 
low. The flowers remain fresh for a long while; 
exceedingly fragrant. Strong roots, 15 cents each; 
2 for 25 cents; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
Alstremeria or Peruvian Lily. 
A lily that is rapidly gaining in popular favor. 
See illustration. Hardy when well established. 
The colors range through orange, yellow, scarlet 
and pink, and the markings include white and 
black. A wonderfully free bloomer. The tuberous 
root should be deeply planted, preferably in a well- 
drained situation. The tubers multiply rapidly. 
My stock embraces a_ good variety of colors. 
1@ cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
ACHIMENES. 
eral ACHIMENES. 
‘yal K Wr )y An excellent bulb for pot culture, with nearly the same require- 
SS aS ey - ments as begonias and gloxinias. Easily grown and of free-bloom- 
aA Ny af Ag ing habits. See illustration. Colors, white, red, heliotrope, etc., 
ac Vy NY ay VA with ornamental foliage, in some Cases aS handsome as coleus. 
CARS WZ SS og A Bulbs should be potted as soon as received. Mixed colors, per bulb, 
S\N K Jb Dx Qa 10 cents; 3 for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen. 
AV 22) Sat nC TUBEROUS-ROOTED WISTARIA. Apios tuderosa. 
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we) rar A perfectly hardy native American climber, bearing many clus- 
. \ ters of lovely deep purple flowers with delicious violet fragrance. 
\\ 7, aNOR In robust growth and habit it resembles the wistaria, and has the 
\ Wf AZ same graceful, drooping racemes, though smaller. It has become 
p ( \ YY widely popular. 5 cents each; 6 for 25 cents; 45 cents per dozen. 
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ATAMASCO or FAIRY LILY. Zephyranthes. 
Quite similar to amaryllis and easily cultivated, thriving in any 
good garden soil. It flowers freely all summer, and is eqally good 
. for pot enlture. It makes an excellent cut flower, lasting for days 
2 in water. See illustration. 
WHITE. Large, beautiful, pure white waxy flowers. Bulbs, 5 
A / GVA cents each; 6 for 25 cents; 50 cents per dozen. 
9 [KS ROSEA. A clear, rosy pink; handsome, upright flowers. 10 
aay hi Aaa cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 90 cents per dozen. =< f 
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[a Ba , SULPHUREA. Superb, clear yellow flower. Very handsome. SS 
ALSTREMERIA OR PERUVIAN Lity, 10 cents each; 3 for 26 cents; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. ATAmAscO OR Fairy Lity. 
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