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TiGRIDIA GrANDIFLORA AlBA. 



STROKII.ANTMES. 



Dyerianus. A desirable foliage plant, with 

 leaves 4 to 5 inches long and 2 inches 

 wide, of an intense metallic purple color, 

 shading into light rose with a liglil 

 green margin. It is an excellent plant 

 for use in window boxes, vases or for bed - 

 ding in a semi-shaded situation. 15 cts. 

 each ; |1.50 per doz. 



OOUBI.E YIOI.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 White. 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. 



Mamniotli-floweriiig 



Single Violets. 



The varieties offered below have been 

 brought to such a high point of excellence 

 that they are in equal favor with the double sorts, and Leiug much easier to 

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

 Admiral Avellan, Distinct, reddish flowers; very fragrant. 

 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 Luxonne and a 



shade lighter in tolor ; intensely fragrant. 

 Good young plants, 10 cts. each 



TIGRIDIAS (Tiger, or SheU Flower). 



These gorgeous summer flowering bulbs look well associated with 

 Gladioli, Lilies and kindred stock ; grow about 1^ feet high, and flower- 

 freely throughout the summer. They require the same treatment as- 

 Gladioli, and should be lifted in autumn and dried off in the same way. 

 (See cut.) 



Conchiflora. Golden-yellow, spotted crimson. 



Pavonia Grandiflora. Bright crimson, centre spotted with yellow. 

 Qrandiflora Alba. Ivory white, yellow centre, spotted with crimson. 



Price of any of above 3 Tigridias, 5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per doz.; 

 §3,00 per 100. 



TROP^EOLUM PIUEBE. 



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 segment, outer edges notched or 

 scalloped; the whole forming into an exquisitely-shaped blossom 10 

 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



TUBEROSES. ' 



One Qi\ the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of the summer- 

 flowering bulbs. 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 August. For flowering in the 

 open border plant about the middle of May. 



Excelsior Double Pearl, (oee cut.) 

 Extra large bulbs, 3 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. 

 per doz.; §1.50 per 100. If wanted by 

 mail, add 12 cts. per doz. extra. 

 Variegated=leaved. Leaves striped, 

 flowers single. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per 

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



VAI.LOTA PURPUREA, 



(Scarborough Lily.) 

 A valuable free-flowering summer and au- 

 tumn blooming Amaryllis; color rich red. It 

 does well ]5lanted in the open ground in May,, 

 and when in bud can be potted and removed 

 lor conservatory or window decoration. 

 It is one of the few really good window 

 pl.nnts. 2.") cts. each ; $2-50 per doz. 



VINCA. 



riajor Variegata. One of the very be^t 

 vase plants. Leaves glossy green, brondly 

 margined creamy-white; blue flowers. 

 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Luxonne Violbt. 



GO per doz.; 



VRIESIA. 



;.00 per 100. 



Splendens. A beautiful Bromiliad with light green foliage, transversely 

 marked with brownish-black bars. It throws up a tall spike of brilliant 

 scarlet bracts, from which the yellow flowers are produced. The rich 

 coloring of the bracts coniinues for a long time. An excellent house plant 

 in every way, as it does not suffer frotri a dry atmosphere. 50 cts. each. 



^epliyrantlieS (Zephyr Flowers, or Fairy Lilies). 

 Beautiful dwarf, bulbous plant, very effective for masses or borders, flower- 

 ing 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. Fure 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. 



Double Pearl 



Flowering and Lemon Verbenas are offtered with other Bedding Plants on page 125. 



