
SS] BULBS: FOR: FALL: PLANTING? ||| 
GLADIOLUS. = Ready in Octover. 
The early flowering sorts offered below are now largely used 
for forcing, coming into bloom in May. The flowers are of good 
size, and borne freely on long stems; 6 bulbs can be planted in 
a 6-inch pot. They can also be planted outdoors, being hardy 
with slight protection. 
The Bride. A lovely pure white. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 
per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 
Blushing Bride, or Delicatissima. Ivory-white, with 
carmine blotch on the lower petals. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 
per 100; $10.00 per 1000- 
Peach Blossom. A lovely shade of peach-blossom pink. 
30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. 
HELLEBORUS. 
(Christmas Rose.) 
Most valuable hardy plants on account of yielding, at a season 
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when flowers are scarce, their beautiful Jarge blossoms. ‘They 
succeed in any ordinary garden soil, but prefer a sheltered, semi-shaded situation (Strong- 
flowering clumps ready in November.) 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
HEMEROCALLIS (Day Lily.) 
These fine old-fashioned hardy tuberous plants are offered on page 49. 
INCARVILLEA (The Hardy Gloxinia). 
(Ready in October). 
Delavayi. A hardy tuberous-rooted plant, with beautiful trumpet-shape flowers of a deep 
rose-carmine color, with yellow throat, borne in clusters on stems ]8 inches high. 14 cts. 
each; $1.50 per doz. 
Grandiflora. A new variety, with flowers one-half larger than the above and of a brighter 
color. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS 
FREESIA. 
This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing 
a peculiar grace of form, and its fragrance is most delightful, 
one pot of a dozen bulbs being sufficient to perfume a whole 
house. As cut flowers they are extremely valuable; the unex- 
penaed blooms, opening in water, fill the air with the most deli- 
cate perfume, and their endurance is really remarkable. They 
force very easily, and can be had in flower in January, and con- 
tinue in succession until June. When potted these should not 
be placed ina dark place, like most other bulbs, but should be 
put directly in the light, and prefer a rather cool position and 
close to the light, which keeps them short and sturdy. 
Refracta Alba. Pure white; delightfully fragrant. 
Mammoth bulbs, 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 
per 1000. 
Selected bulbs, 20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 
1000, 
Improved Purity. The finest and purest white variety yet 
introduced; of strong growth and with larger flowers than the 
type. Extra strong bulbs. 40 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; 
$25.00 per 1000. ; 
Leichtlinii. Large, pure yellow; fragrant. 25 cts. per doz,; 
$1.50 per 100. 
FRITILLARIA. 
Meleagris (Snake's Head, or Guinea Hen Flower). An 
elegant species, growing from 10 to 18 inches high, bearing 
in spring curious drooping bell-shaped flowers, most of which 
are very oddly marked, many being checkered and splashed 
white and purple, cream and maroon, etc., etc. (See cut. ) 
Perfectly hardy and splendid for naturalizing, especially in 
semi-shady places, Mixed colors, 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 
per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 
Recurva. A beautiful and distinct sort from California, pro- 
ducing as many as a dozen brilliant, clear scarlet flowers, 
spotted with orange in the throat, on stalks 18 to 24 inches 
high; excellent for naturalizing. 6 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz.; 
$4.00 per 100. Freesta Improved Purity. 


6 bulbs or more at dozen rate; 25 or more at 100 rate; 250 or more at 1000 rate. 
