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iH&iRrADREER -PHIIADtLPHIA W^mOARDEN^-OREEMHOUSf PIANIS; 



TROP^^OI^UM PHCBBE. 



A most attractive and deliciously-scented variety, producing flowers throughout 

 the winter and summer seasons of a deep golden-yellow, with a rich crimson- 

 feathered blotch in each ses^ment, outer edges notched or scalloped ; the whole 

 forming into an exquisitely-shaped blossom. 10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz. 



TUBEROSES. 



One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of the summer-flowering bulbj. 

 By skillful management a succession of flowers may be. obtained all the year round; 

 For early flowers they can be started in February or March in the greenhouse or 

 hotbed; and for a succession they can be planted at intervals as late as July. Fur 

 flowering in the open border plant about the middle of May, or as soon as the 

 ground becomes warm. 

 Excelsior Double Pearl. (See cut.) Extra large bulbs, 3 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. 



per doz.; SloO per 100. If wanted by mail, add 12 cts. per doz. extra. 

 Varlegated-leaved. Leaves striped, flowers single. 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per 



doz. By mail, 10 cts. per doz. extra. 



VAI.L.OTA 



PURPUREA. 



(Scarborougli Lily.) 

 A valuable free-flowering summer and 

 autumn-blooming Amaryllis ; color rich, 

 red. It does well planted in the open 

 ground in May, and when in bud can be 

 potted and removed for conservatory or 

 window decoration. It is one of the fcw 

 really good window plants. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



VINCA. 



Major Variegata ( Variegated Periwin- 

 kle). One of the very best plants for 

 vases and for trailing over the edges of 

 window boxes, etc. Leaves glossy 

 green, broadly margined creamy-white ; 

 blue flowers. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per 

 doz. 



VERBENAS. 



Mammoth. We have a nice collection 



of 12 sorts in all the best colors. 75 cts. 



per doz.; §5.00 per 100. 

 Lemon {Ahysia citriodord). Every 



garden sliould have a few plants of this 



fragrant favorite. Its pale green foliage 



goes well with any flower. 10 cts. each ; 



$1.00 per doz. 



Single Violet. 



Excelsior Pearl Tuberose. 



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Zephykanthes. 



DOUBLE VIOI.ETS. 



The Double Violets, with the exception of the Russian, which is perfectly 

 hardy, require the protection of a cold frame. 

 Lady Hume Campbell. A fine blue. 

 Marie Louise. Deep blue, double. 

 Swanley Wliite, Double, pure white. 

 Double Russian. Perfectly hardy, double blue, deliciously fragrant, deep 



in color, and very free-flowering. 



Good young plants, 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



Mammotli-flowering: Single "Violets. 



The varieties offered below have been brought to such a high point of excel- 

 lence that they are in equal favor with the double sorts, and being much easier 

 to grow, we recommend the amateur to confine himself to this class. 

 La France. Rich violet-blue ; a strong grower and very free-flowering. 

 Luxonne. Rich but soft violet-purple, with stout stems ; very sweet. 

 Princess of Wales. Another grand variety, as large as Luxonue and a 



shade lighter in color ; intensely fragrant. 



Good young plants, 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



These are offered with other hardy plants. See pnge 211. 



^EPHYRANTHES (Zephyr Flower, or Fairy Lilies)- 



Beautiful dwarf, bulbous plant, very effective for masses or borders, flowering with great profusion 

 during the summer. They are also suitable for pot culture 6 bulbs clustered in a 6-inch pot in the 

 autumn will give a fine display during the winter ; 8 inches high. 



Alba. Pure white. 5 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 

 Rosea. Large rose colored. 5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 



A condensed list of Bedding Plants is given on page i2g. 



