Amaryllis. 



AMORPHOPHAI.LUS RIViERI. 



Particularly handsome plant for growing either in clumps or 

 as a solitary specimen. Should be planted in May in wai-m, 

 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. 

 Extra large bulbs, 50 cts. each; §5.00 per doz.; good bulbs, 25 

 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 



TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGOXIAS. 



Our celebrated strain of this popular plant will be found 

 offered with other Begonias on page 125. 



Summer=f lowering 



...BULBS... 



The varieties offered under this head include some of the most 

 desirable of all summer flowers, and all are of such easy culture, suc- 

 ceeding in every section of the country, that there is little wonder at 

 the immense national interest being taken in the Gladioli, Dahlia, etc.. 



ACHI>IE:NES. (See page 121.-) 



AMARYLLIS. 



Splendid flowering bulbs, suitable for greenhouse, room, or garden 

 cultivation. For indoor use they should be grown in pots, well-drained, 

 in a soil of equal parts of peat, leaf-mold and loam. After flowering, 

 the bulbs must be ripened off by discontinuing water as the foliage 

 shows signs of dying. When at rest, store away in a dry, cool place, 

 leaving the bulbs in the pots. 

 Aulica Platypetala ^LUy of the Palace). Immense flowers of 



intense crimson, tipped green. 75 cts. each. ' 



Belladonna Major {Belladotina Lify). Beautiful silvery white, 

 turning to soft rose as the flower ages. 15 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz. 



Defiance. A grand strong growing variety, often blooming 

 several times in a season. Very large flowers, of a deep car- 

 mine striped with white. 75 cts. each. 



Formosissima (^Jacobczan Lily). Crimson; blooming early 

 in the summer. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3 00 per 100. 



Jolinsonii. Ver\' large flower, of a rich crimson-scarlet color, 

 striped with white. Fine bulbs, 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz. 



Prince of Orange. Large flowers; orange intermingled with 

 wliite and green. §1.25 each. 



Regina {Queen Lily). Red and white. 25 cts. each; §2.50 



per doz. 

 Vittata Hybrids. Beautiful striped, flaked and feathered 



varieties; from the leading European specialists. 50 cts. each; 



§5.00 per doz. 



CAEADIUM ESCUEENTUM. 



(Elepliant's Ear.) 



One of the most effective plants in cultivation for the flower 

 border or for planting out upon the lawn ; it will grow in any 

 good garden soil, and is of the easiest culture. To obtain the 

 best result it should be planted where it will obtain plenty of 

 water, and an abundance of rich compost. Foliage light green. 

 When full size it stands 6 feet high, and bears immense leaves, 

 3 to 4 feet long by 2J feet wide. (See cut.) 

 Extra large bulbs, 25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz.; postage, 15 



cts. each extra. 

 First-size bulbs, 15 cts. each; SL50 per doz.; postage, 10 



cts. each e.xtra. 

 Second-size bulbs, 10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz.; postage, 8 



cts. each extra. 

 Third=size bulbs, 7 cts. each ; 75 cts. per doz.; postage, 5 cts. 



each extra. 



FANCY-EEAVED CAEADIUMS. 



We have a grand collection of the finest Brazilian sorts. (See 

 page 126.) 



CAEEA EIEIES. (See page 126.) 



CINX AMOX \T"NE (Dioscorea Batatas). 



A rapid growing climber, taking its name from the peculiar 

 fragrance of the delicate white flowers. The leaves are heart- 

 shaped, bright glossy-green; growth is very rapid, reaching 

 about 8 feet in height ; quite hardy. Good roots, 5 cts. each ; 

 50 cts. per doz. 







Caladiu.m Esculentum. 



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A BOOK ON BULBS. Bulbs and Tuberous-rooted Plants. Price, $1.50, postpaid. 



