IHWADRaR-PHIlADtbPHIA ^>A-^BULBS FOR EAbL PtiANTING-JUl 27 



GI^ADIOt,US. ^"''iy "' October. 



The Bride. A lovely pure white form of the Gladiolus Colvilli. 

 The flowers are freely borne on long stems, and can be forced 

 into bloom at a time when flowers are scarce. Six bulbs can be 

 planted in a 6 inch pot. Equally good for forcing or blooming in 

 the open. 20 cts. per doz ; $1.25 per 100. 



Blushing Bride. An exquisite soft pink variety. 25 cts. per doz.; 

 $1.50 per 100. 



HEM EROC ALIBIS (Yellow Day Lily). 



Popular hardy tuberous plants, belonging to the Lily family; suc- 

 ceed everywhere. 



Aurantiaca. Exceedingly large, trumpet-shaped, bright orange- 

 yellow, sweet-scented flowers during June and July. 50 cts each. 



Aurantiaca Major. Very free-flowering, with trumpet-shaped, 

 sweet-scented deep orange flowers, which, on well-established 

 plants, measure 5 inches across ; July and August; requires protec- 

 tion. 50 cts. each. 



Dumortieri. A most useful variety, growing about 2 feet high, 

 with clusters of Lily-like flowers of a soft rich yellow, exterior 

 bronzy-orange; iu June and July. 



Florham. Produces very large golden-yellow, sweet-scented flow- 

 ers during June and July. This variety is of Ameiican origin, 

 and is one of the best. 50 cts. each. 



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. 



Fulva ( 7Tjw«i' Day Lily') . Tawny orange-colored flowers, excel- 

 lent for planting among shrubbery ; blooms in July and August. 



— Fl. PI. The double-flowering Tawny Day Lily. 



Cold Dust. Very large golden -yellow flowers in July and August. 

 25 cts. each; $2 50 per doz. 



KwanSO Fl. PI. {Doubh Orange Day Lily). A double- 

 flowering form of the Orange Lily that deserves being planted 

 very largely; large orange-colored flowers shaded copper; 

 blooms during July and August. 

 Middendorfil. A handsome, deep, golden-yellow variety, 



growing J to 2 feel high ; June and July. 

 Thunbergil. Oneof the latest flowering varieties, producing 

 its sweet-scented lemon -yellow flowers on 1\ feet high stems 

 in August and September. 



Price (except where noted), 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 

 flO.UO pt-T 100. Set .,f 11 varieties, t;2.i:5. 



AND FuNKIA. 



^Christmas Rose) 



Hemerocallis 



HEI.I.EBORtJS 



Most valuable hardy plants on account of yielding with 

 utmost freedom, at a season when flowers are scarce, their beau- 

 tiful large — two or three inches across — blossoms. They suc- 

 ceed in any ordinary garden soil, but respond to any extra care 

 which may be given them. They prefer a sheltered, semi- 

 shaded situation. [Strong-flowering clumps ready in November.) 

 30 ct>. each ; $3.00 per doz. 

 INCARVILLEA (The Hardy Qloxinia). 



(Ready in October.) 



Delavayl. A new hardy tuberous-rooted plant, with fine, fern-like foliage and 

 beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers of a deep rose-carmine color, witli yellow throat, 

 borne in clusters on stems 18 inclies high. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Qrandiflora. A new and rare variety, with flowers one-half larger than the above 

 and of a brighter color. 75 cts. each ; $7.50 per doz. 



IXIAS (African Corn Lily). 



These charming half-hardy bulbs, from the Cape of Good Hope, are very orna- 

 mental 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.) 



Crateroldes. Fiery .=carlet, large blooms. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. 

 Mixed. All colors. 12 cts. per doz. ; 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. 



VARIOUS IRIS. 



QracilipeS. A miniature variety from Japan, with delicate lilac flowers. 35 Cts. 



each ; $3.50 per doz. 

 Ochroleuca Uigantea. A noble species, growing 4 feet high, with large, pale- 

 yellow flowers. 25 cts. each ; $"J.50 per doz. 



Aurea. A golden-yellow form. 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz. 



Pallida Folia Variegata. Conspicuous on account of its beautifully variegated 



foliage, which is evenly marked with broad bands of creamy yellow. Flowers 



are soft, pale lavender. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per tloz. 

 Pumila Hybrida Cyanea. Rich royal purple, with blackish shadings. 20 cts. 



each; $2.00 per doz. 

 Eburna. Pure white, with creamy-white markings. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 



per doz. 

 Sibirica. Purplish-blue flowers on slender scapes 3 feet high ; useful for cutting. 



15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



— Alba. White, veined with pale lilac. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



— Orientalis. Rich violet-blue; very free. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Snow Queen. .^ new variety of great merit ; forms an attractive plant; 



flowers snow-white. 25 cts, each ; $2.50 per doz. 



