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MII.LA BIFLORA. 



(Mexican " Star of Betlileliem.") 



One of the loveliest and most desirable 

 bulbs. The flowers are nearly 2J inches in 

 diameter, of a pure waxy-white color, and 

 usually borne in pairs ; the petals are thick 

 and leathery, of great substance, and will 

 keep for days when cut and placed in water. 

 -T cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz. 



3IOXTBRETIAS. 



The Montbretias are one of the brightest 

 and best of summer- flowering bulbs, and it 

 has been a matter of wonder to us why thev 

 are not more generally used. We feel sure 

 ih.it if once tried they would become firm 

 favorites. The bulbs should be planted from 

 April to June in clumps or groups of three to 

 a dozen or more. They are perfectly hardy, 

 and once planted can be left to care for them- 

 selves. In growth they resemble the Gladioli, 

 and produce spikes of the most brilliant flow- 

 ers in the various shades of orange, yellow, 

 red, etc. The varieties offered below are the 

 "cream" of the largest collection in Europe, 

 and are offered at a price which should war- 

 rant extensive planting. (See cut.) 



Crocosmigeflora, Deep golden-orange ; fine. 



Etoile de Feu {Sinr of Fire). Bright vermilion; yellow centre. 



Qerbe d'Or (Golden Skeaf). Splendid golden-yellow. 



Pottsii Qrandiflora. Golden-orange, outside bright red. 



Rayon d'Or. Yellov,- and brown. 



Transcendent, Orange and vermilion ; large. 



Tigridia. Rich orange ; throat spotted brown. 



Price any of the above, 3. for 10 cts ; 30 cts. per doz.; 5225 per 100 ; six 

 each of the seven varieties free by mail for §1.00. 



The Grand New Montbretia "Qermania" will be found offered 

 with other new and rare plants on pages 19 to 24. 



CROCOSMIA AUREA IMPERIALIS. 



One of the most beautiful summer-flowering bulbous plants ever 

 introduced, producing its large, six-petaled star-like flowers from 

 early Juh' until late autumn. In color they are a bright orange, and 

 measure 3 inches across, and are arranged in loose panicles on stems 

 ih to 3 feet high. It is said to be hardy with protection, but would 

 recommend to lift the bulbs in fall and treat like a Gladiolus. 20 cts. 

 each ; $2.00 per doz. 



DAHI.IAS. 



Our collection of these embraces almost one hundred distinct 

 vaiieties, including the choicest of the New Cactus, Show, Fancy, 

 Decorative, Quilled, Pompone and Single types. (See pages 135, 



13o.) 



GESNERAS. 



(See page 11:2.) 



GEOXINIAS. 



(See page 142) 



H^EMANTHUS MUEXIFEORUS. 



tliiood Flo^ver.) , 



A bulbous-rooted plant, closely allied to the Amaryllis, producing 

 deep red flowers in dense heads, often as many as one hundred 

 flowers being open at one time, forming a perfect globe, 6 inches or 

 more in diameter. 50 cts. each. 



HYACINTHLTS CANUICANS. 



(Cape Hyacinth.) 



A snow-white summer-flowering Hyacinth, growing 3 to 5 feet in 

 height, gracefully surmounted with from 20 to 30 pure white bell- 

 shaped flowers. (See cut.) 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz ; by mail, 

 10 cts. per doz extra. 



ISMEI>JE CAEATHINA. 



(Pancratium.) 



A grand summer-flowering bulb, producing 

 throughout the season large Amaryllis-like, 

 pure white, fragant blossoms. Keep the bulbs 

 in a dry, warm place, and plant out in June. 

 Bulbs can be taken up in October, and, after 

 a few weeks' rest, potted and flowered in the 

 house in winter, or kept over for planting out 

 another season. (See cut.) 25 cts. each; 

 12.50 per doz. 



MADEIRA TINE. 



A rapid-growing vine, covering a large 

 space in a short time. Fleshy, heart-shaped 

 leaves of a light green, and numerous racemes 

 of feathery flowers of delicious fragrance. A 

 beautiful and popular vine. 5 cts. each ; 40 

 cts. per doz.; by mail, 10 cts. per doz. extra. 



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Montbretia. 



'BULBS AND TUBEROUS-ROOTED PLANTS." by C. L. Allen. A very good book on the subject, including not only summer- 

 flowering, but spring-flowering sorts. Price, $1.50, postpaid. 



