24 iLJlJ HmRTADRKR-PHILADtliPniA'fA'^ BULBS FOR EAbL Pb)\NTING' 



Fritillaria Meleagris. 



GL,AI>IOI^X^S. (Rciifhj ill November.) 



The early fio\verin<; sorts offered below are now largely used 

 for forcing, coming 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 outdoors, being hardy 

 with slijjhi protection. 

 The Bride. A lovely pure white. 2') cts. per doz. ; $1.50 



per 100; $10.00 per lOUO. 

 Blushing Bride, or Delicatissima. Ivory-white, with 



carmine blotch on the lower petals. 2') cts. per doz.; $1.50 



per 1(10: $10.00 per 1000. 

 Peach Blossom. A lovely shade of peach-blossom pink. 



30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; J15.00 per 1000. 



HEI.I.EBORITS. 



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-siiaded situation. {Strong- 

 floieering clntnps ready in Xocemhcr.) 3o cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



HEMEROCALLIS (D»yUiy\ 



These fine old-fashioned hardy tuberous plants are offered on page 49. 

 INCARYIEL.EA (The Hardy Gloxinia). 



(Hciidj/in October.) 

 Delavayl. A hardy tuberous-rooted plant, with beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers of a deep 



rose-carmine color, with yellow throat, borne in clusters on stems 18 inches high. 15 cts. 



each; $1..")0 per doz. 

 Qrandiflora. .\ new variety, with flowers one-half larger than the above and of a brighter 



color. 2.5 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



FREESIA. 



This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, 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. They 

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

 tinue in succession until June. When potted these should not 

 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.; $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 

 JOOO. 

 Improved Purity. The finest and purest white variety yet 



introduced; of strong growth and with larger flowers than the 



tvpe. 



Mammoth bulbs, 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 

 per 1000. 



Selected bulbs, 35 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 

 1000. 

 Leichtlinii. Large, pure yellow, fragrant. 25 cts. per doz.; 



$1.50 per 100. 



FRITIEEARIA. 



Meleagris (Snake's Ikitd. or Guinea Hen Flower). 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.; JL-^O 

 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 



Recurva. A beautiful and distinct sort from California, pro- 

 ducing as many as a dozen brilliant, clear scarlet flowers, 

 spotted with orange in the throat, on stalks 18 to 24 inches 

 high; excellent for naturalizing. 6 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz.; 

 ^00 per 100. 



Fkffsia Tmprovfd Pvritv. 



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



