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Fueesia Refkacta Alba. 



Fkitillakia Meleagris. 



FRITILLARIA. 



Heleagris (Snake's Head, or 



Guinea lien Flotcer). 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, producing as many as a 



dozen brilliant, clear scarlet flowers, spotted with orange in the throat, on stalks 



13 to 24 inches high; excellent for naturalizing. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; 



$3.00 per inn. 



GLADIOLUS, Ready in October. 



The early flowering sorts offered below are now largely used for forcing, coining 

 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 out- 

 doors, being hardv with slight protection. 

 The Bride. A lovely *pu>e white. 20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $8-00 



per 1000. 

 Blushing Bride, or Delicatissima. Ivory-white, with carmine blotch on the 



lower petals. (Seecut.) 25 cts. per doz.;' SI. 50 pei |(i(); Sl n .00 per 1 



Peach BlOSSOm. A lovely shade of peach blossom pink. 25 cts. per doz. ; 



SI. 50 per 100; SI 2.00 per 1000. 



INCAUVILLEA. (The Hardy Gloxinia.) 



( Ready in October.) 



Delavayi. A hardy tuberous-rooted plant, with beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers 

 of a deep rose-carmine color, with yellow throat, borne in clusters on stems IS 

 inches high. 



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



of a brighter color. 



15 its. each; $1.50 |" I doz. 



FREESIA. 



This is one of the mos beautiful of all Cape bulb*, 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- 

 panded blooms, opening in water, fill the air with the most deli- 

 cate perfume, and their endurance is really remarkable. The -7 

 force very easily, and can be had in flower in January, and con- 

 tinue in succession until June. \\ hen potted the>e should no. 

 be placed in a 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.; Si. 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. 50 cts. per doz. ; 

 S3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 

 Leichtlinii. Large, pure yellow; fragrant. 25 

 cts. per doz.; §1.50 per 100. 



HELLEBORIS. 



(Christmas Rose. 



Most valuable hardy plants on account of 

 yielding, at a season when flowers are scarce, 

 their beautiful large blossoms. They succeed 

 in any ordinary garden soil, but prefer a 

 sheltered, semi-shaded situation. (Strong- 

 flowering chimps ready in November.) 35 

 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Gladiohs Blushing Bridb 



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



