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TROP^a^OI^UM PHCEBE. 



A most attractive and deliciously-scented variety, producing flowers 

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

 rich crimson-fealheied blotch in each segement, outer edges notched or scal- 

 loped ; 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 

 bulbs. By skilful 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 inter- 

 vals as late as August. For flowering in the open border plant about the 

 middle of May. 

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



per (\<'Z.\ 81. 'lU 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 mnil, 10 cts. per doz. extra. 



VAEEOTA PURPUREA (Scarborough tlly). 



A valuable free-flowering summer and autumn-blooming Amaryllis; color 

 rich re<l. It does well planted in the open ground in May, and when m bud 

 can be potted and removed for conservatory or vvintlow decoration. It is one 

 of the few really good window plants. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz 



VIBURNUM. 



Tinus. A pretty greenhouse shrub, commonly known as Lau- 

 ^u^tinus, producing large trusses of white 

 flowers early in the spring. 30 cts. and 50 cts. 

 each. 



VINCA. 



Major Variegata. One of the very best 

 vase plants. Leaves glossy green, 

 broadly margined creamy-white ; blue 

 flowers. 15 cts. each ; $150 per doz. 



$200 in Cash. 



We offer the above sum for 

 the best photographs of Flowers, 

 Plants, Lawns, etc., etc. For 

 details see page 4. 



Double Peakl Tubekoses. 



DOUBLE VIOLETS. 



The Double Violets, with ihe exceplioM 

 of the Russian, which is perfectly hardy, 



require the prt lection of a cold frame in tli« 



\\ inter. 



Lady Hume Campbell. A fine double blue. 



Marie Louise. iJecp lilue, double; fragrant. 



Swanley White. Large 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. 



Mauiuioth-floweriiig Single Yiolets. 



In the varieties offered below the Single Viulets have been brought to such a 

 high point of excellence that they are in equal favor wiih the .double sorts, and, 

 being much easier to grow, we strongly recommend the amateur to confine himself 

 to this cla.-s. 



Admiral Avellan. 



vci y frai^iaiit. 

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



ciiiuslv scented. 

 Luxonne. Rich but soft vioIet-].)urpIe, with stout stems ; 9 to 12 inches long anel 



very s\\ eet. 

 Princess of Wales. Another grand variety, as large as Li(xo7ine and a shade 



lighter in color ; intensely fragrant. 



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



A variety with distinct, bright reddish flowers ; of large size ; 



Zephyranthes. 



VRIESIA. 



Splendens. A beautiful Bromiliad 

 with light green foliage, transversely 

 marked with brownish black bars, as 

 shown in the illustration It throws up 

 a tall spike of brilliant scarlet bracts, from which the yellow 

 flowers are ]iroduced. The rich coloring of the bracts continues 

 for a long time. An excellent house plant in every way, as it 

 does not suffer from a dry atmosphere! (See cut.) 50 cts. each. 

 ^epliyrantlieS (Zephyr Flowers, or Fairy Lilies). 

 Beautiful dwarf bulbous plants, very eff"ective for masses or bor- 

 ders, flowering with great profusion during the summer. They are 

 also most suitable for pot culture. 6 bulbs clustered in a 6-inch pot 

 in the autumn will give a fine display during the winter; 1 foot high. 

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

 Rosea. Larsje rose-colored flowers. 5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per doz ; 

 §3 00 per 100. 



VrIESIA bPLENDP-NS. 



All the popular Bedding Plants, such as Ageratum, Coleus, Verbenas, etc., etc., are offered together on page 114. 



