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P^EONIA TENITIFOLIA TV. PL. 



Interesting and handsome, not only on account of their rich crimson double flowers, 

 which resemble in color the Gen, Jacqueminot Rose, but the fine feathery foliage 

 makes a handsome ornamental plant. 2n cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



SCILLAS (Squills.. 



Sibirica. This is one of the prettiest of early spring-blooming bulbs, of dwarf habit, 

 with sprays of exquisite rich blue flowers. Grown in masses, in conjunction with 

 Crocus, Chionodoxas and Snowdrops, the effect is charming. Valuable for edging, 

 and a dozen bulbs in a oinch pot make a pretty effect when grown indoors. 20 

 cts. per doz.; §1.00 per 100; $900 per 1000. By mail, 1.5 cts. per 100 extra. 



Campanulata (Spdiu'xh Blue-beU or Wood Hy^iciutk). A beautiful spring-flow- 

 ering bulb; spikes of beli- 

 shaped flowers in blue, white 

 and rose ; tine for naturalizing 

 in the wcKids, etc. ; perfectly 

 hardy and requires no further 

 care when once planted. This 

 is one of the few things that 

 will thrive under pine trees. 

 We offer them in separate 

 colors and in mixture as 

 under: 



Per Per Per 



doz. loo. looo. 



Blue... 



Rose . . . 

 White . 



Mixed. .\11 the colors. 20 cts. 

 per doz. ; $1.00 per 100; $7.50 

 per 1000. 



If ScUla Campanulata is 

 wanted by mail, add 25 cts. 

 per 100 for postage. 



Elwes' Giant Snowdrops. 



SCILLA CamFANULATA. 



SNO^WDROPS (Galanthus). 



The charming Snowdrop is the first of all flowers to herald the ap- 

 proach of spring. It can frequently be seen in bloom when the 

 -round is white with snow, as it takes every advantage, and hastens 

 display its graceful snow-white bells before the winter has disap- 

 ed. In conjunction with Chionodoxas and .-killa, a matchless 

 ftfrct can be produced. As the bulbs are small they should be 

 I'lanted liberally in order to obtain immediate results. Banks, grassy 

 jes, edging or rock-work will suit all these bulbs. They should 

 net he disturbed often if a fine display is desired. 



tilwes' Giant. An exceedingly large and beautiful single variety; 

 flowers snow-white, with emerald-green tube. 20 cts. per doz.; 

 $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 



Single. Pure white graceful bells; early floweiing. 15 cts. per 

 doz.; 85 cts. per 100; $7.00 per 1000. 



Double. Flowers perfectly double, pure white. 25 cts. per doz. ; 

 .•J1..50 per KXt; $1_',00 per 1000. 



ff Snowdrops are rtantcd by mail, add 10 cts. per 100 for 

 postage. Dozens mailed without extra charge. 



SPARAXIS. 



.\ beautiful class of bulbs, allied to the Ixias, and requiring the 

 same treatment, producing spikes of flowers of the most exquisite and 

 brilliant colors. Mixed varieties. 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; 

 $0.00 per 1000. 



If you want (omething "different," and out of the ordinary, plant a bed or border with Spanish Iris. See page 25. 



