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RobustUS. A noble and rare bulbous plant from Turkestan, and one of the 

 choicest subjects for the permanent hardy border. They thrive best in a well- 

 drained, sheltered, sunny position, and prefer a deep, sandy loam, to which 

 has been added a liberal quantity of well-rotted crow manure. A covering 

 of 4 or 5 inches of leaves or litter will be beneficial and save the young shoots, 

 which start early, and are liable to be damaged by late frosts. It produces 

 immense flower stems, 6 to 10 feet high, bearing a dense raceme of flesh -pink 

 flowers, each nearly 2 inches across. (See cut.) Extra strong-flowering 

 roots (ready in October), $1.00 *ach; $10.00 per doz. 



HimalalctlS. Another noble variety from the temperate Himalayan mount- 

 ains, 4 to 8 feet high. Raceme nearly 2 feet long, of lovely pure white 

 flowers as large as a fifty-cent piece. This is perhaps the hardiest and easiest 

 grown of this magnificent genus. Strong-flowering roots (ready in October), 

 $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



FREESIA. 



This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing a peculiar 

 grace of form, and its fragrance is most delightful, one pot of a dozen bulbs 

 being sufficient to perfume a whole house. As cut flowers they are extremely 

 valuable; the unexpanded blooms, opening in water, fill the air with the most 

 delicate perfume, and their endurance is really remarkable. They force very 

 easily, and can be had in flower in January, and continue in succession until 

 June. When potted these should not lie placed in a dark place, like most other 

 bulbs, but should be put directly in the light, and prefera rather cool position 

 and close to the light, which keeps them short and sturdy. 

 Refracta Alba. Pure white; delightfully fragrant. 



Mammoth bulbs, 30 cts. p<-r .1 ./.. ; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per Umid. 



Selected bulbs, 20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100; §10.00 per UM). 

 Improved Purity. The finest and purest white variety yet introduced; of 



strong growth and with larger flowers than the type. 



Mammoth bulbs, 50 cts. per doz.; $:UX) per 100; $25.00 pei hum. 



Selected bulb*, 35 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per litun 

 Leichtlinii. Large, pure yellow, fragrant. 25 cts. per doz. ; $1„M) per 100. 



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FRITILLARIA. 



Meleagrls f >'/ki/.'/'x //,./</. »/• Guinea Hen Flmrcv). 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., as shown in 

 the illustration on opposite page. Perfectly hardy and splen- 

 did for naturalizing, especially in semi-shaded places. Mixed 

 colors, 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 



Recurva. A beautiful and distinct sort from California, pro- 

 ducing as many as a dozen brilliant, clear scarlet flowers, 

 spotted with orange in the throat, on stalks 18 lo 24 inches 

 high; excellent for naturalizing. 6 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz. ; 

 $4.00 per 100. 



GLADIOLUS {Ready in November). 



The early flowering sorts offered below are now largely used 

 for forcing, coming into bloom in May. The flowers are of good 

 size, and borne freely on long stems; 6 bulbs can be planted in 

 a 6-inch pot. They can also be planted outdoors, being hardy 

 with slight protection. 

 The Bride. A lovelv pure white. 25 cts. per doz ; $1.50 



per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 

 Blushing Bride, or Delicatisslma. Ivory-white, with 



carmine blotch on the lower petals. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 



per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 

 Peach Blossom. A lovely shade of peach-blossom pink. 



95 cts per doz.; $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 



For best results plant your bulbs as soon after the first Frost as possible. 



