MISCELLANEOUS BULBS and ROOTS. 



Agapanthus. 



Allium Neafolitanum, 



ALLIUMS. 



Bulbous plant of the very easiest-cul- 

 ture, requiring little attention and giv- 

 ing good returns. 



Neapolitanum. An excellent va- 

 riety for winter flowering, extensively 

 forced by florists for cut flowers. Its 

 flower-stems are 20 inches high, sup- 

 porting a large cluster of delicate 

 white starry flowers ; sure to bloom 

 splendidly in any window. (See cut.) 

 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100. 



Hermetti grandifloruni. A variety 

 similar to the preceding, but dwarfer, and 

 more adapted for pot culture. 20 cts. per 

 doz., §1.00 per 100. 



Alll'eillU {Golden Allium'). Bright yel- 

 low ; perfectly hardy; blooms in June. 

 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100. 



ALSTROMERIA. 



CllileilSiS {Chilian Lily). A tuberour- 

 rooted plant, 2 feet high, with spikes of 

 showy flowers, varying from rosy-white to 

 deep orange and red, flowering from July 

 till September, and in exposed situations 

 requires protection. {Ready in October.) 

 15 cts. each; 81.50 per doz. 



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. Belladonna major 

 Johnsonii, and Regina are ready now, the others will be ready in 

 October. 



Aulica Platypetala {Lily of the Palace). Immense flowers 

 of intense crimson, tipped green. 75 cts. each ; 87.50 per doz. 



Belladonna Major {Belladonna Lily). Beautiful silvery 

 white, turning to soft rose as the flower ages. 15 cts. each; SI. 50 

 per doz. 



Defiance. A grand strong growing variety, often blooming sev- 

 eral times in a season. Very large flowers, of a deep carmine 

 striped with white. 75 cts. each. 



Forinosissillia {Jacobcean Lily). Crimson; blooming early in 

 the summer. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; 83.00 per 100. 



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

 striped with white. Fine bulbs, 20 cts. each ; §2.00 per doz. 

 Extra large bulbs, 30 cts. each ; §3.00 per doz. 



Prince of Orange. Large flowers ; orange intermingled with 

 white and green. $1-00 each. 



Keg'ilia {Queen Lily). Red and white. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz. 



Vittata Hybrids. Beautiful striped, flaked and feathered va- 

 rieties; from the leading European specialists. (See cut.) 60 

 Cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



specified all Bulbs and Roots are ready for delivery in Sept i/n'-cr. 



ACHIMENES. 



Tropical plants for summer blooming; the 

 scaly tubers must be preserved entirely dry dur- 

 ing the winter. In early spring pot in peat, 

 sand and a little light soil. They delight in J^Sm^'sV 1 

 heat, moisture and shade while growing, but in 

 a cooler temperature when in bloom. Do not 

 water the foliage. Excellent for baskets. {Ready 

 in December.) Six choice varieties named, 10 

 Cts. each ; $1.00 per doz. 



AGAPANTHUS (African I41y.) 



Splendid ornamental plants, bearing large clus- 

 ters of bright blue and pure white flowers on 

 long flower stalks, and lasting a long time in ™ 

 bloom. There is no finer plant than this for out- 'J-'aWs 

 door decoration, planted in large pots or tubs Alsiromekia, 



on the lawn, terrace, or piazza. It does well in the house or 

 greenhouse in winter, requiring but slight protection. It is a rapid 

 grower and gross feeder, and the chief point in its cultivation is lo 

 divide the plants before the pots or tubs become overcrowded 

 with roots. Strong clumps. (See cut.) 



Unibellatns. Bright blue. 20 



cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. 

 — albuS. Pure white. 25 cts. each; 



$2.50 per doz. 

 — MooreaiUlS. This compact 

 growing variety, though introduced 

 in 1879, has been but little dissem- 

 inated, not because its value was not 

 known, but on account of scarcity. 

 It is of dwarfer, more compact habit 

 than the type and much freer flower- 

 ing, even the smallest plants throw- 

 ing up strong flower spikes, with 

 large umbels of 30 to 50 beautiful 

 dark blue flowers. It should find 

 a place in every garden. 15 cts. 

 ■each ; $1.50 per doz. 



