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TIGRIDIAS (Tiger, or Shell Flower). 
These gorgeous summer-flowering bulbs look well associated with 
Gladioli, Lilies and kindred stock; grow about 14 feet high, and flower 
freely throughout the summer, ‘They require the same treatment as 
Gladioli, and should be lifted in autumn and dried off in the same way. 
Conchiflora. Golden-yellow, spotted crimson. 
Pavonia Grandiflora. Bright crimson, centre spotted with yellow. 
Grandiflora alba, Ivory white, yellow centre, spotted with crimson. 
Price of any of above, 5 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
TROPZOLUM PHCEBE. 
A most attractive and deliciously-scented variety, producing flowers 
throughout the winter and summer seasons of a deep golden-yellow, with 
arich crimson-feathered blotch in each segment, outer edges notched or 
scalloped; the whole forming into an exquisitely-shaped blossom, JO cts. 
each; $1.00 per doz, 
‘TUBEROSES. 
One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of the summer- 
flowering bulbs. By skillful management a succession of flowers may be 
obtained all the year round. For early flowers they can be started in 
February or March in the greenhouse or hotbed; and for a succession 
they can be planted at intervals as late as July. For flowering in the 
open border plant about the middle of May, or as soon as the ground be- 
comes warm. .. 
Excelsior Double Pearl. (See cut.) Extra 
large bulbs, 3 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per doz.; 
$150 per 100. If wanted by mail, add 12 
cts. per doz. extra, 
Variegated-leaved. Leaves striped, flowers 
single. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz. By 
mail, 10 cts. per doz. extra. 
TiGrRip1A GRANDIFLORA ALBA. 
VALLOTA 
PURPUREA. 
(Scarborough Lily.) 
A valuable free - flowering © 
summer and autumn-blooming 
Amaryllis; color rich red, It 
does well planted in the open 
ground in May, and when in 
bud can be potted and removed 
for conservatory or window dec- 
oration. Itis one of the few 
really good window plants. 25 
cts. each; $2.50 per doz, 
VINCA. 
Major Variegata (Variegated 
Periwinkle). One of the very 
best vase plants. Leaves 
glossy green, broadly margined creamy-white; blue 
flowers. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
DOUBLE VIOLETS. 
The Double Violets, with the exception of the Russian, 
which is perfectly hardy, require the protection of a cold 
eframe. 
Lady Hume Campbell. A fine blue. 
Marie Loufse. Deep blue, double. 
Swanley White. Double, pure white. 
Double Russian. Perfectly hardy, double blue, de- 
|! liciously fragrant, deep in color, and very free-fowering. 
ZEPHYRANTHES. Good young plants, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 
per 100. 
Mammoth-flowering Single Violets. 
The varieties offered below have been brought to such a high point of excel- 
lence that they are in equal favor with the double sorts, and being much easier to 
grow, we recommend the amateur to confine himself to this class, 
La France. Rich violet-blue; a strong grower and very free-flowering. 
Luxonne. Rich but soft violet-purple, with stout stems ; very sweet. 
Princess of Wales. Another grand variety, as large as Luxonne and a shade 
lighter in color; intensely fragrant. 
Good young plants, 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Mardy Violets. These are offered with other hardy plants. See 
page 188. 
Zephyranthes (Zephyr Flowers, or Fairy Lilies). 
Beautiful dwarf, bulbous plant, very effective for masses or borders, flowering 
with great profusion during the summer. They are also suitable for pot culture. 
6 bulbs clustered in a 6-inch pot in the autumn will give a fine display during the 
winter; 8 inches high. 
Alba. Pure white. 5 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
Rosea, Large rose-colored. 5 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
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Excetsior PEARL TuBErRosE. 
Flowering and Lemon Verbehas are offered with other Bedding Plants on page 107, 
