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Helleborus. 

 Hellet)OrilS (Christmas Rose). 



Most valuable hardy plants on account 

 of yielding with utmost freedom, at a 

 season when flowers are scarce, their 

 beautiful large — two to three inches 

 across — various-colored blossoms. They 

 succeed in any ordinary garden soil, but 

 respond to any extra care which may be 

 given them. They prefer a sheltered, 

 semi-shaded situation. {Ready in No- 

 vember.) 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



INCARVILLEA. 



Delavayi. A new tuberous-rooted 

 plant with fine fern-like foliage and 

 beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers of a 

 deep rose-carmine color, with yellow 

 throat, borne in clusters on stems 18 

 inches high. Hardy with slight protec- 

 tion. {Ready in October.') 50 cts. 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 



IXIAS. 



These charming half-hardy bulbs are 

 very ornamental for indoor culture, or 

 planted outdoors in well-drained and 

 protected borders. They are graceful in growth. 

 The flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and varied 

 hues. (See cut.) 



FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS 



(Snake's> Head, or Guinea Hen Flower). 



An elegant species, growing from 10 to 18 inches high, bearing in spring 

 curious drooping bell-shaped flowers, most of which are very oddly marked, 

 many being checkered and splashed white and purple, cream and maroon, 

 etc., etc. Mixed colors, 3 cts. each ; 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. 



FUNKIA (Plantain Lily). 



[Ready in October.) 

 Coerulea. Blue, broad green leaves. 

 Sllbcordata graildiflora. Pure while, lily-shaped, fragrant flowers; 



borne in large clusters. 

 Ulidillata media pieta. Green and white foliage, with purple flowers. 

 TllOS. Hogg. Broad glaucous foliage, with a pretty white border; distinct 

 and desirable. 



15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. If by mail, add 5 cts. each. 



GLADIOLUS, "The Bride." 



A lovely pure white form of the Gladiolus Colvilli. The flowers are freely 

 borne on long stem's, and c:tn be forced into bloom at a time when flowers 

 are scarce. Six bulKs carl be planted in a 6-inch pot. Equally good for 

 forcing or blooming iriyt'he open. {Ready in October.) '20 cts. per doz.j 

 $1.00 per 100; by mail, 25 cts. per 100 extra. 



HEMEROCALLIS (Day my). 



{Ready in October.) 

 Aurantiaca Major. A new Japanese variety of vig- 

 orous habit and very free flowering, with large sweet-- 

 scented trumpet-shaped flowers, which on well-established 

 plants measure 5 inches across; the 

 s a deep orange ; requires a 

 June. 



blooms 



IXIAS. 



100. 

 per doz.; 75 cts. 



Lachenalia Pendula. 



Cratero ides- 

 Fiery scarlet, large 

 blooms. 3 cts. 

 each; 25 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 



Mixed. All colors. 1'2 cts 

 per 100. 



LACHENALIA. 



This beautiful genus of half-hardy bulbs is 

 comparatively rare in this country. The few 

 specimens exhibited at horticultural shows cre- 

 ated quite a sensation, owing to their profusion 

 of bloom and their bright, diversified colors, as 

 well as their ornamental foliage. Of easiest 

 growth ; can be had in bloom at Christmas, and 

 lasts for a very long time. 

 Peildllla. Vigorous species; bright red, 



tipped with sea-green and purple. (See cut ) 



15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 

 Tricolor. Very free-flowering ; spotted yel- 

 low flowers, margined with green and red; 



early. 15 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz. 

 NelSOlli. A beautiful and distinct variety 



with golden-yellow flowers; one of the best. 



20 cts. each; §2.00 per doz. 



color 



little protection; 

 50 cts. each. 

 Dumortieri. A most useful variety, 

 growing about 2 feet high, with clus- 

 ters of lily-like flowers of a soft rich 

 yellow; exterior bronzy-orange ; flow- 

 ers in June and July. 

 Fulva {Tawny Day Lily). Orange- 

 colored flowers, excellent for planting 

 among shrubbery ; July and August. 

 Flava ( Yellow Day Lily). A most 

 useful and desirable herbaceous plant, 

 producing its large fragrant yellow 

 flowers during July and August in 

 the greatest profusion ; the plants 

 grow about 3 feet high. 

 K Wan SO {Double Orange Lily). A 

 double-flowering form of the Orange 

 Lily, and a most desirable herbaceous 

 plant, that deserves being planted very 

 largely ; large orange-colored flowers 

 shaded copper; blooms the greater part of summer. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz., except where noted ; the 

 set of5 for$1.00. If wanted by mail, add 3 cts. each. 



Hemerocallis. 



