HtHKlfAbREER-PHIIADELPHIAJyi'^BULBS FOR^AbL PtjANTINCr 1 1 



GL,ADIOI<US. Ready in October. 



The Bride. A lovely pure white form of the Gladiolus Colvilli. The flowers are 

 freely borne on long stems, and can be forced into bloom at a time when flowers are 

 scarce. Six bulbs can be planted in a 6-inch pot. Equally good for forcing or bloom- 

 ing in the open. 20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 



Blushing Bride. An exquisite soft pink variety. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100- 

 $12.00 per 1000. 



HEMEROCAI^I^IS (Yellow Day Lily). 



Popular hardy tuberous plants, belojiging to the Lily family; succeed everywhere. 

 Aurantiaca. Exceedingly large, trumpet-shaped, bright orange-yellow, sweet-scented 



flowers during June and July. 50 cts. each. 

 Aurantiaca Major. Very free-flowering, with trumpet-shaped, sweet-scented deep 



orange flowers, which, on well-established plants, measure 5 inches across; July and 



August; requires protection. 50 cts. each. 

 Dumortieri. A most useful variety, growing about 2 feet high, with clusters of Lily- 



h];e flowers of a soft rich yellow, exterior bronzy-orange; in June and July. 

 Florham. Produces very large golden-yellow, sweet-scented flowers during June and 



July. This variety is of American origin, and is one of the best. 50 cts. each. 

 Flava {Yellow Day Lily). A most useful and desirable herbaceous plant, producing 



its large, fragrant yellow flowers during July and August in the greatest profusion*; 



I he plants grow about .3 feet high. 

 Fulva {Tawny Day Lily). Tawny orange colored flowers, excellent for planting 



nniong shrubiiery ; blooms in July and August. 

 — Fl. PI. The double-flowering Tawny Day Lily. 

 Cold Dust. Very large golden-yellow flowers in July and August. 25 cts. each ; 



|i2.50 per doz, 

 Kwanso Fl. PI. [Double Orange Day Lily). A double-flowering form of the Orange 



Lily that deserves beinij planted -very largely ; large orange-colored flowers shaded 



copper; blooms during July and August. 

 Middendorfii. A handsome, deep, golden yellow variety, 



grownig IJ- to 2 feet high; June and July. 

 Thunbergii. One of the latest flowering varieties, producing 



its sweet-scented lemon-yellow flowers on 2| feet high stems 



in August and September. 



Incarvillea Delavayi. 



Price (except where noted), 15 cts. each ; 

 $10 00 per 100. Set of 11 vaiieties, $2 25. 



HEL,L,EBORITS (CUristmas Rose). 



Most valuable barely plants on account of yielding with utmost 

 freedom, at a season when flowers are scarce, their beautiful 

 large — two or three inches across--— blossoms. They succeed 

 in any ordinary garden soil, but respond to any extra care 

 1.50 per doz.; whj'ch may. be given them. They prefer a sheltered, semi- 

 shaded situation. [Sirong-Jliwering clumps i eady in November.) 

 30 cts.,each ; $3.00 per doz. 



IN CARVIL,L,EA (The Hardy Gloxinia). 



{Ready in Oetobcr.) 



Delavayi. A new hardy tuberous-rooted plant, with fine, fern-like foliage and 

 beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers of a deep rose-carmine color, with yellow 

 throat, l)orne ni clusters on stems 18 inches high. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Grandiflora. A new and rare variety, with flowers one-half larger than the 

 above and of a brighter color. 75 cts, each ; $7.50 per doz. 



IXIAS (African Corn Lily). 



These charming half-hardy bulbs, from the Cape of Good Hope, are very orna- 

 mental for indoor culture, or planted outdoors m well-drained and protected bor- 

 ders. They are graceful in growth. The flowers are of the most brilliant, ricli 

 and varied hues. (See cut ) 



Crateroides. Fiery scarlet, large blooms. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100. 

 nixed. All colors. 12 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. 



VARIOUS IRIS. 



Gracilipes. A miniature variety from Japan, with delicate lilac flowers. 35 cts. 

 each ; $3.50 per doz. 



Ochroleuca (iigantea. .\ noble species, growing 4 feet high, with large, pale- 

 yellow flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Aurea. A golden-yellow form. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Pallida Folia Varlegata. Conspicuous on account of its beautifully variegated 

 foliage, which is evenly marked with broad bands of creamy yellow. Flowers 

 are soft, pale lavender. 50 cts. each ; $5. 00 per doz. 



Pumila hybrida Cyanea. Rich purple, with blackish shadings. "I 



Eburna. Pure white, with creamy-white shadings. (_ 20 cts. each; 



Florida. A beautiful lemon-yellow, shaded darker. 



I V2 per doz. 



Formosa. Upper petals deep violet, lower petals light violet, J 



Sibirica. Purplish-blue flowers on slender scapes 3 feet high ; useful for cutting. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



- - Alba. White, veined with pale lilac. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



- Orlentalis. Rich violet-blue; very free. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Snow Queen. A new variety of great merit; forms an attractive plant; 



flowers snow white. 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz. 



