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CROCOSMIA ImTERIALIS. 



CROCOSMIA 



AUREA IMPERIAI.IS. 



One of the most beautiful summer-flower- 

 ing bulbous plants ever introduced, producing 

 its large, six-petaled star-like flowers from 

 early July until late autumn. In color they 

 are a bright orange, and measure 3 inches 

 across, and are arranged in loose panicles on 

 stems 2.} to 3 feet high. It is said to be hardy 

 with protection, but would recommend to Jift 

 the bulbs in fall and treat like a Gladiolus. 

 (See cut.) 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per doz. 



GEOXIISIAS. 



This charming class of summer-flowering bulbs is now so well known that 

 description is unnecessary. Our collection embraces all the popular colors, rang- 

 ing from the purest white through all the shades of crimson and purple ; spotted 

 and mottled. 15 els. each ; §1..50 per doz. ; §10.00 per 100. 



Haemantlius Multiflorus (Biood Fiower). 



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. 75 cts. each. 



Hyacintlius Candicaiis (Cape Hyacinth). ismenb. 



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

 mounted 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. 



Ismene Calathina. 



(Fancratium.) 



A grand summer-flowering bulb, produc- 

 ing throughout the seoson large Amaryllis- 

 like, pure white, fragrant 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 sea- 

 son. (See cut.) 2.5 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



HVACINTHVS C.^NDICANS 



MIEEA BIFEORA. 



(Mexican " Star of Bethlehem.") 



One of the loveliest and most desirable 

 bulbs. The flowers are nearly 2^ 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. 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz. 



MONTBRETIAS. 



The Montbretias are one of the brightest 

 and best of summer-flowering bulbs, and 

 it has been a matter of wonder to us why 

 they are not more generally used. We 

 feel sure that if once tried they would be- 

 come 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 themselves. . In growth they re- 

 semble the Gladioli, and produce spikes of the most brilliant flowers 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 warrant extensive plantings. (See cut.) 



Crocosniiaeflofa. Deep golden-orange ; fine. 



Etoile <le FeiX {Star of Fire). Bright vermilion ; yellow centre. 

 Oerbe d'Or {Golden Sheaf). Splendid golden-yellow. 

 Pottsii Grancliflora. Golden-orange, outside bright red. 

 Kaj'On tl'Or. Yellow and brown. 

 TrailSCeildent. Orange and vermilion ; large. 

 Tigridia. Rich orange ; throat spotted brown. 



Price any of the above, 3 for 10 cts.; 30 cts. per doz.; $2 25 per 100 ; six 

 each of the seven varieties free by mail for §1.00 



The Grand New Montbretia " Gerinania " will be found 

 ofTered with other new and rare plants on pages 14 to 20. 



MADEIRA VINE. 



A rapid-growing vine, covering a large 

 space in a short time. Fleshy, heart- 

 shaped leaves of a light green, and numer- 

 ous racemes of feathery flowers of delicious 

 fragrance. A beautiful and popular vine. 

 5 cts. each ; 40 cis. per doz.; by mail, 10 

 cts. per doz. extra. 



Montbretia, 



