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XIGRIDIAS (Tiger, or SheU llowei). 



These gorgeous summer- flowering bulbs look well associated with 

 "Gladioli, Lilies and kindred slock; grow about IJ feet high, and flower 

 freely throughout the summer. 'I'hey require the same treatment as 

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

 Conchiflora. Golden-yellow, spoUed crimson. 



Pavonia Qrandiflora. Bright crimson, centre spotted with yellow. 

 Grandiflora alba. Ivory white, yellow centre, spotted with crimson. 

 Price of any of above, 5 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per lUO. 



TROP^^OHIM PHOEBE. 



A most attractive and deliciously-scented variety, producing flowers 

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

 a rich crimson-feathered blotch in each segment, outer edges notched or 

 scalloped; the whole forming into an exqr.isitely-shaped blossom. 10 cts. 

 each; $1.00 per doz. 



TUBEROSES. 



One of 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 July, For flowering in the 

 open border plant about the middle of May, or as soon as the ground be- 

 comes warm. 

 Excelsior Double Pearl. (See 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 



sin^jle. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz. By 



mail, 10 cts. per doz. extra. 



Excelsior Pearl futuRosB. 



TiGRIDIA GliANDIFLORA AlBA. 



TAI.LOTA 



PlIRPUREA. 



(Scarborough Lily. ) 



A valuable free - flowering 

 summer and autuinn-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 dec- 

 oration. It is one of the few 

 really good window plants. 25 

 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



.'; Jy riajor Variegata ( Va7irgi7(e(f 



^~^ Pcri7i>inkle). One ofthe very 



best vase plants. Le.nves 



reen, broadly margined creamy-white; blue 



15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



BOXJBI.E VIOI.ETS. 



Double Violets, \\ith the exception of the Russian, 

 which is perfectly hardy, require the protection of a cold 

 «fr.nme. 



Lady Hume Campbell. A fine blue. 

 Harie Louc3e. Deep blue, double. 

 Swanley White. Double, pure white. 

 Double Russian. Perfectly hardy, double blue, de- 

 liciously fragrant, deep in color, and very free-flo«ering. 

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

 per 100. 



Mammoth-flo^vering^ 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. 

 Admiral Avellan. Distinct, reddish flowers; very fragr.-int. 

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

 Luxonne. Rich but soft vio]et-pur|iIe, with stout stems; very sweet. 

 Princess of Wales, Another gr.Tiui variety, as large as Liixontie and a shade 



lighter in color; intensely frngriint. 



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



Mardy "Violets. These are offered with other hardy plants. See 

 page 200. 



2<epliyrailtlieS (Zepliyr riowers, or Fairy Lilies). 



Beautiful dwarf, bulbous plant, very efifeclive for masses or borders, flowering 

 with great jirofusion during ihe summer. They are also suitable for pot culture. 

 6 bulbs clustered in a 6inch 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. 



Zephyr ANTHB3. 



Flowerinp and Lemon Verbenas are ofTered with other Bedding Plants on page 123. 



