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LEUCOJUM VERNUM (Spring Snowflake). 



Pretty bulbous plants allied to the snowdrop, but of much stronger 

 and bolder habit, growing in rich' soil from 1 to 2 feet high, and 

 producing freely beautiful large white flowers distinctly tipped with 

 green, excellent for cutting. When once planted they take care of 

 themselves, and should have a place in all hardy collections ; can 

 also be grown in pots. 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100. 



MUSCARIA (Grape and Feathered Hyacinths). 



M. BotryoideS. Grape Hyacinth. One of the prettiest of 



early spring-flowering bulbs, growing about 6 inches high and 



throwing up numerous spikes of clear blue or white flowers which 



resemble a miniature bunch of grapes. They are perfectly hardy, 



and when planted in clumps or lines are very effective. 5 or 6 



bulbs in a 4-inch pot make a pretty plant for window decoration. 



Blue Grape Hyacinths, 3 for 5 cts., 15 cts. per doz., 11.00 per 100 



White " " 3 for 10 cts., 25 cts. " .1.50 



M. PluinoSUS. Feathered Hyacinth. Quite distinct from 



the foregoing, bearing feathery plume-like spikes of flowers 



of a deep claret color. 3 for 10 cts\, 25 cts. per doz., §1.50 



per 100 



SERINE 



SARNIENSIS 



(Quernsey Lily). 



A beantiful and easily grown va- 

 riety of Amaryllis. Bulbs potted 

 from September till November flower 

 freely through the winter months. 

 The lily-like blossoms are a bril- 

 liant crimson, and in sunlight ap- 

 pear as if sprinkled with gold-dust ; 

 decidedly one of the best winter-flow- 

 ering bulbs. 15 cts. each, §1.50 per 

 doz. 



PJEONIA 



TENUIFOEIA. 



Interesting and handsome, not only 

 on account of their rich crimson flowers, 

 which resemble in color the Gen. 

 Jacqueminot Rose, but the fine feathery 

 foliage makes them a handsome orna- 

 mental plant, even if they never pro- 

 duced a flower. Always scarce and 

 much sought after. Double-flowering, 

 30 cts. each, §3.00 per doz.; single- 

 flowering, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 

 One of each variety for 50 cts. 



SEEECX TREE P^EONIES. 



We offer a collection of twelve of the best European sorts, 

 such as we know will succeed in this latitude. The collec- 

 tion emliraces the various shades of red, pink, rose, purple, 



white, etc., etc. List of vari- 

 eties and descriptions will be 

 sent on application, or selec- 

 tion can be left to us. 75 cts. 

 each, §7 "i<t l>er doz 



Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis. 



Double Herbaceous P.^iony. 



ORNITHOGAEUM ARABICUM 



(Arabian Star of Bethlehem). 



A very showy and distinct species, bearing racemes of white 

 flowers with a black centre, having a sweet aromatic 

 odor ; grows 1 to 2 feet in height, and succeeds 

 either outdoors or in pots. Excellent for forcing, 

 and largely used by florists for this purpose. Of the 

 easiest cultivation. 5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., 

 $2.50 per 100. If wanted by mail, add 10 cts. per 

 doz. for postage. 



OXAEIS. 



These are profuse bloomers, and 

 very atlraciive in the greenhouse or 

 conservatory during the winter. Plant 

 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot; the pot should 

 be kept near the glass to prevent the 

 foliage from growing too long. 

 Grand Duchess. A new variety 

 of great beauty; of dwarf, sturdy 

 growth, throwing its large, exqui- 

 site pink flowers well above the 

 foliage. Extremely free-flowering, 

 never being out of bloom from 

 November till June. One of the 

 most desirable for window culture. 

 5 CIS. each, 50 cts. per doz. 

 Bernmda Buttercup. Greatly 

 improved selection from Oxalis 

 Cernita grown in the congenial soil 

 and climate of Bermuda until the 

 bulbs have attained great strength, 

 producing bulbs, plants, and flowers larger and more luxuri- 

 ant than the common variety. It is one of the finest of win- 

 ter-flowering plants for pot culture, of strong, luxuriant 

 growth ; one bulb is sufficient for a 6-inch pot. The great 

 profusion of bloom produced in uninterrupted abundance for 

 weeks is astonishing. The flowers are of the purest bright 

 buttercup yellow (see cut). 3 for 10 cts., 30 cis. per doz., 

 §2.00 per 100. 



BoAViei. Brilliant rose. 

 White {Muliiflora Alba). 

 Yellow {Cernua Itttea). 



Yellow Double {LuUa ji. pL). 



cts. per doz., §2 50 per 100. 

 Rosea. Rose-colored. 

 Versicolor. Red, violet, and white. 

 Price of any above, except where noted, 4 for 10 cts., 



25 cts. per doz., §1 50 per 100. 

 Mixed, containing a large number of varieties. 3 



for 5 cts., 15 cts. per doz., $1.00 per 100. 



DOUBEE HERBACEOUS 

 PEONIES. 



The Herbaceous Pseonies are exceedingly hardy, and 

 will succeed in any ordinary garden soil, well enriched 

 with good manure. During the summer months mulch- 

 ing will be beneficial to the roots, especially on dry 

 soils. We offer a splendid assortment in twelve dis- 

 tinct varieties, embracing all the leading shades, white, 

 pink, crimson, rose, purple, etc., etc. 



Good, strong roots, 25 cts. each, $2. 50 per doz. If 

 wanted by mail, add 5 cts. each for postage. 



3 for 10 cts.. 35 



