GENERAL COLLECTION OF BEDDLNG PLANTS. 



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GLADIOLUS— <-""'"'""'' 



Kugene Scribe. Flower very large and perfect; soft 



rose blazed with carmine red. 

 Grand Lilas. Tall spikes of large, perfect flowers, of a 



delicate lilac color, dark shaded edges. 

 Ilesperide. Profusely blotched and naked, bright rosy 



salmon on a pure white ground. 

 Ida. White ground, tinted rose, flamed carmine, lower 



petals yellow. 

 Isaac Buchanan. Pure yellow ; a beautiful flower. 

 La Candeur. Pure white, faintly striped carmine. 

 Le Poussin. Light red, large white blotch. 

 1.6 Vesuve. Intense fiery red ; a rich color. 

 Leander. A lovely shade of lilac flamed carmine, white 



band in centre of each petal. 

 Mad. Monneret. Delicate rose, striped white, carmine 



blotch on salmon ground. 

 Martha Washington. Pure light yellow, lower petals 



tinged rose, long spikes. 



15 cts. each ; $1-50 per dozen ; postpaid, $1.60 per dozen 



Marie Licnioine. Pale cream flushed salmon lilac, 

 lower ))etals purplish violet bordered yellow. 



Meyerbeer. Brilliant scarlet, flamed vermilion, ama- 

 ranth blotch. 



Napoleon III. Bright scarlet, striped white. 



Phoebus. Brilliant red, with large pure white blotch. 



Princess of Wales. White, flamed carmine rose, dark 

 carmine blotch. 



Reine Blanche. Pure white, dark crimson blotch. 



Romulus. Brilliant dark red, pure white blotch. 



Sap])ho. Cherry, tinged orange; pure white blotch 

 feathered with red. 



Schiller. Sulphur, large carmine blotch. 



Shakesi)eare. White, sutTused ca.rmine rose, large rose 

 blotch. 



Stella. White, tinged yellow and rose, flamed carmine. 



Van Spandonk. Fiery red; a splendid flower. 



set of 30, $3.00; $10.00 per 100, our selection. 



Gladiolus in Assortments. 



These selections have been made with special reference to color, time of flowering and quality of bloom. They 

 will meet the views of our customers, as uo poor sorts are used to cheapen the price. The care that has been bestowed 

 upon the Gladiolus has resulted in the production of flowers of large size, charming colors and strong habit. These 

 good points, coupled with the ease with which they may be grown and the prolonged season of blooming, are bringing 

 this class of bulbs yearly into more extended notice. 



A. 12 fine sorts named, S1.50; postpaid, $1.60. 



B. 12 good " " 1.25; " 1.35. 



C. 12 light colors, mixed, $1.00; postpaid, $1.10. 



D. 12 all colors, " .76; " .85. 



Gladiolus in Mixture. 



To gain an effect with Gladiolus they should be planted in a liberal manner and well manured. In no other plant 

 is there such diversity of color combined with freedom of bloom and easy cultivation. 



We offer very fine sorts mixed at the following low rates: All colors, mixed, 50 cts. per doz. ; $8.50 per 100. Light 

 colors, mixed, 75 cts. per doz. ; $5.50 per 100. 



Add 10 cts. per dozen to price if ordered to be sent by mail. 



Hydrangea Rosea. 



HYDRANGEAS. 



Hortensis. An old favorite, producing large heads of 

 pink flowers in great profusion ; the color may be- 

 changed to a beautiful blue by mixing the iron scale.? 

 from a blacksmith's shop among the soil. Hardy with 

 protection. 



Hortensis Variegata. An exceedingly ornamentall 

 plant ; the leaves are deep green, margined with pure 

 white ; fine for shady positions. 



Imperatrice EUgenie. Rose, shaded with white and 

 blue. 



Otaksa. A Japanese variety lately introduced, having 

 beautiful glossy foliage, and large heads of pink 

 flowers. 



Paniculata Grandiflora, See Shrubs. 



Rhamnus Pictus. A grand variety, producing im- 

 mense heads of deep rose-colored flowers. 



Rosea. Similar in habit and growth to the popular 

 Thomas Hogg, except in color, which is a bright rosy 

 red. 



Thomas Hogg. Large pure white flowers which, ow 

 well-grown plants, measure more than 13 inchey in 

 diameter. Is quite as hardy as the other garden sorts, 



25 to 50 cts. each, according to size ; set of 7, $1.50 to $3.00. 



Selma, Ala. — "The plants you sent were received, all looking fresh and in a good condition. Many:^hanks for your 

 prompt attention to my order and the extra plants." — Mrs. R. J. Davidson. 



Jackson, Tenn— " The plants came all right I am delighted with them, you sent so many more than I expected."— Miss 

 Linnie D. Crews. 



Bayou Sara, La —"On Wednesday I received the flower seeds and plants in good condition, and am obliged for yoor 

 prompt attention to my order." — A. E. Butler. 



Dexter, Me. — " Received the plants you sent me in good condition. Many thanks for extras and note regarding Came- 

 lias."— H. Abbott. 



