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Hvi'.ni) Amakvli.i's. 



Nehrling's Florida Hybrids. This grand strain, the result 

 of over l'ii years' crossing and re-crossing, combined with 

 careful selection, have resulted in a strain ol strong, vigorous 

 growth, producing from four to six flowers on a stalk, whu h 

 are of enorm.'ii- si/e. ranging in color from deep -crimson to 

 dazzling orange-scarlet and from light rose to almost pure 

 white. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Burbank's Hybrids. The bulbs we offer have been received 

 direct from Mr. Luther Burbank, the famous hybridizer, and 

 is a magnificent strain in every way. Very strong bulbs, 75 

 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Aulica Platypetala (Lihj of tht Palace). Immense flow- 

 ers of crimson, tipped green. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Equestre (Barbadoet Spiee Lily). Bright orange- scarlet 

 with a white star-shaped centre. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Formosissima (Jiirobmn Lily). Crimson, blooming early 



AMARYLLIS (Hippeaatrum). 



The Amaryllis is pre-eminently a window-garden plant for the 

 amateur, producing under the simplest conditions one, two, or 

 even three spikes, which are crowned with from three to six 

 gorgeous blooms, which last long in good condition. 



As a rule Amaryllis are supplied during the winter and early- 

 spring in the form of dormant bulbs. They should be potted as. 

 soon as received in pots of a size about one inch larger in 

 diameter than the bulbs. Plant the bulbs so that only the thick 

 part is covered with soil; the long neck must be fully exposed. 

 Any good garden soil will grow them, but preferably use two 

 parts of good, fibrous loam to one part of well-decomposed 

 cow-manure, and sufficient sharp sand to make it loose and fri- 

 able. Water sparingly until active growth begins, but after the 

 plants are in full leaf they must be very liberally supplied with 

 water, taking care at all times to provide ample drainage. 



In the summer the plants will be benefited by plunging the 

 pots in the open border where they will be exposed to full sun- 

 shine. In the autumn, alter they become checked by frost, 

 store them dry in the pots in which they have been growing in 

 a cellar or other place in which potatoes would keep in good 

 cond.'ion. They should be looked ovei occasionally, and any 

 showing signs of new life must at once be brought to the light. 

 If they arc stored in the pots in which they have grown the pre- 

 vious season, no repotting i- necessary at this stage, though ai> 

 occasional watering with liquid cow manure or our Peerless Plant 

 Food will help to increase the beauty and size of the flowers. 



Johnsonii. Very large flower, of a rich crimson-scarlet color, 

 striped with white. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Prince of Orange. Large flowers; orange, intermingled 

 with white and green. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



R. H. James. Magnificent flowers of well expanded form, 

 rarely under 6 inches across; in color a dazzling scarlet, 

 relieved by a white band and featherings in the throat, which 

 intensifies the brilliancy of the scarlet. $1.00 each. 



Solandriflora COnspicua. Striped white, green and rose. 

 7"> cts. each. 



Williamsi. Rich scarlet with white markings. 50 cts. each. 



Vittata Hybrids. Beautiful striped, flaked and feathered 

 varieties; grown for us by a European specialist. 50 cts. 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 



in the summer. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



One each of the above eleven Amaryllis, a splendid collection, $5.00 



ALTERNANTHERA. 



Bright foliaged plants of dwarf habit, much used for carpet bedding. 

 Aurea Nana. Bright yellow foliage. 

 Brilliantissima. Dwarf-growing, bright red foliage. 

 Jewel. A new lurge-leaved bright crimson. 

 Rosea Nana. Dwarf; rosy-crimson foliage. 

 Versicolor. Olive, crimson and chocolate. 



10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $0.00 per 100. 



ALYSSUM Sweet Alyssum'. 

 Little Gem. The dwarf white variety so much used for edging. 75 cts. 

 per doz. ; $6. 00 per 100. 



AMASONIA. 



PtinlcetlS. A greenhouse shrub of easv growth with yellowish flowers and 

 bright red bracts, which remain attractive from January to April; should 

 be grown in rather small pots. 50 cts. each. 



AMORPHOPHALLUS. 



Rivieri. Particularly handsome plant for growing either in clumps or as 

 a solitary specimen. Should be planted in May in warm, sunny situation 

 in extra rich soil; the flowers appear before the leaves and rise to a height 

 of 2 feet and resemble a gigantic black Calla This is soon followed by 

 the massive tropical-looking leaves, supported by thick, beautifully 

 marbled stems. Large bulbs, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Alyssum Little Gem. 



Our " International " Collection of Carinas is unusually fine. See page 138. 



