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ORMTHOGALM 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 tor this purpose. 

 Of the easiest cultivation. (See cut.) 5 cts. each; 30 cts. per 

 doz. ; $2.00 per 100. If wanted by mail, add 10 cts. per 

 doz. for postage. y<i extra charge for single bulbs. 



OXALIS. 



These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the house 

 or conservatory during the winter. Plant 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot; 

 the pot should be kept close to the light to prevent the foliage 

 from growing too long. 



Grand Duchess. New varieties of great beauty; of dwarf, 

 sturdy growth, throwing their large, exquisite 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. We offer them in three distinct colors, 

 Pink, White and Lav- 

 ender. 



Bermuda Buttercup. 



One of the finest of win- 

 ter-flowering plants for 

 pot culture; of strong, 

 luxuriant growth. The 

 great profusion of bloom 

 produced in uninterrupt- 

 ed abundance for weeks is 

 astonishing. The flowers 

 are of the purest bright 

 butter-cup-yellow. (See 

 cut.) 



Bowiei. Brilliant car- 

 mine-rose. 



Price, of any of the above, 



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. 



Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis 



results. 



PuSCHKINIA LlBANOTICA. 



Onrthogalum Arabicum. 



PUSCHKINIA. 



Libanotica (Striped Squill). A beautiful hardy 

 spring-flowering bulb; looks like a gigantic 

 Scilla Sibirica; the flowers, however, are blue- 

 white, with a darker stripe through the centre 

 of each petal. Begins blooming in March, arid 

 continues in good condition for weeks. 20 cts. 

 per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 



RANUNCULUS. 



These beautiful dwarf-flowering bulbs delight 

 in a cool, moist atmosphere, and will repay extra 

 care in cultivation. The curious tooth-like bulbs 

 may lie kept out of the ground without injury for 

 a long time, and if planted in spring in a cool, 

 shady situation will generally give satisfactory 

 They are also desirable for pot culture and for growing in 



frames in spring. 



Persian Mixed. Rose-shaped flowers; very double. 



Turban Mixed. Double paeony-formed flowers; many vivid colors. 



French flixed. Rare flowers of gorgeous colors. 



Price, any of the above, 15 cts. per doz. ; $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000. 



TREE PiEONIES (Paeony Moutan). 



These differ from the herbaceous varieties, offered on next page, by 

 their growth, which is in the form of a dwarf shrub; they commence 

 blocming about three weeks earlier, and while also perfectly hardy are 

 benefited by slight protection through the winter. We offer a splendid 

 collection of 12 varieties in various shades of Rose, Pink, Salmon-rose 

 and White. Strong plants, $1.00 each. Set of 12 varieties, $10.00. 



P^ONIA TENUIFOLIA FL. PL. 



Interesting not only on account of their rich crimson double flowers, 

 but the fine feathery foliage makes a handsome ornamental plant. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



P^ONIA OFFICINALIS. 



This type is the real old-fashioned "Paeony, " and comes into bloom 

 from ten days to two weeks ahead of the other herbaceous sorts. All 

 are strong growers, with large, full, double, fragrant flowers. 

 Alba. Blush-white. 

 Rosea. Bright rose-pink. 

 Rubra. Brilliant glowing deep crimson. 



30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. One each for 75 cts. 



General List of Double Herbaceous Paeonies will be found on next page. 



