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ORNITHOGALVJM AKABICU9I. 



(Arabian Star of Bethlehem.) 



A very showy and distinct species, bearing racemes of white 

 flo\rers with a black centre, having a sweet aromatic odor; 

 grows 1 to 2 feet in height, and succeeds either outdoors or in 

 pots. Excellent for forcing and largely used by florists for this 

 purpose. Of the easiest cultivation. (See cut.) 5 cts. each; 

 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 



OXAI.IS. 



These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the house 

 or conservatory during the winter. Plant 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot; 

 the pot should be kept close to the light to prevent the foliage 

 from growing too long. 



Grand Duchess. New varieties of great beauty; of dwarf, 

 sturdy growth, throwing their large, exquisite flowers well 

 above the foliage. Extremely free-flowering, never being out 

 of bloom from November till June. One of the most desirable 

 for window culture. We offer them in three distinct colors. 

 Pink, White and 

 Lavender. 



Bermuda Buttercup. 



One of the finest of win- 

 ter-flowering plants for 

 pot culture; of strong, 

 luxuriant growth. The 

 great profusion of bloom 

 produced in uninterrupt- 

 ed abundance for weeks is 

 astonishing. The flowers 

 are of the purest bright 

 butter-cup-yellow. (See 

 cut.) 



Bowiei. Brilliant car- 

 mine-rose. 



Price of any of the above, 

 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 

 per 100. 



Mixed OxaliS, contain- 

 ing a large number of 

 varieties, 15 cts. per 

 doz.; $1.00 per 100. 



Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis. 



ORNfTHOGALUM ArABICUM. 



PUSCHKIIVIA. 



Libanotica {Striped Sgvill). A beautiful hardy 

 spring-flowering bulb; looks like a gigantic 

 Scilla .Siliirica; the flowers, however, are blue- 

 white, with a darker stripe through the centre 

 of each petal. Begins blooming in March, and 

 continues in good condition for weeks. 20 cts. 

 per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 



RANIJ]\CITI.US. 



These beautiful dwarf-flowering bulbs delight 

 in a cool, moist atmosphere, and will repay extra 

 care in cultivation. The curious tooth-like bulb, 

 may be kept out of the ground without injury for 

 a long time, and if planted in spring in a cool, 

 shady situation will generally give satisfactory 

 are also desirable for pot culture and for growing is 



PuscHKiNiA Libanotica. 



results. Thpy 



frames in spring. 



Persian Mixed. Rose-shaped flowers; very double. 



Turban Mixed. Doul)le pseony-formed flowers; many vivid colors. 



French Mixed. Rare flowers of gorgeous colors. 



Price, any of the above, 15 cts. per doz. ; $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000. 



TRBE P^^OISIES (Paeony Moutan). 



These differ from the herbaceous varieties, offered on next page, by 

 their growth, which is in the form of a dwarf shrub; they commence 

 blooming about three weeks earlier, and while also perfectly hardy are 

 benefitted by slight protection through the winter. We offer a splendid 

 collection of 6 varieties in various shades of Rose, Pink, Salmon-rose 

 and White. Strong plants, $1.00 each. Sets of 6 varieties, $5.00. 



P^EONIA TENUIFOLIA FI.. PI.. 



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

 but the fine feathery foliage makes a handsome ornamental plant. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per dozen. 



P^EONIA OFFICINAI.IS. 



This type is the real old-fashioned " Pasony," and comes into bloom 

 from ten days to two weeks ahead of the other herbaceous sorts. All are 

 strong growers, with large, full, double, fragrant flowers. 

 riutabilis Alba. Blush-white. 

 Rosea. Bright rose-pink. 

 Rubra. Brilliant glowing deep crimson. 



30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. One each for 75 cts. 



NOTE. — All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser payinar charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent* 

 to value of order for postage to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points wast of the Mississippi River. 



