MISCELLANEOUS BULBS and ROOTS. 



Unless othei"wise spfcified all Bulbs and Roots are ready for delivery in September. 



ACHIMENES. 



Tropical plants for summer blooming ; the scaly tubers must be preserved en- 

 tirely dry during the winter. In early spring pot in peat, sand, and a little light 

 soil. They delight in heat, moisture, and shade while growing, but in a cooler 

 temperature when in bloom. Do not water the foliage. Excellent for basUet.s. 

 {Ready in December.) Six choice varieties named, 10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz. 



AGAPANTHUS (African tUy). 



Splendid ornamental plants, bearing large clusters of bright blue and pure 

 while flowers on long flower stalks, and lasting a long lime in bloom. There is 

 no finer plant than this for outdoor decoration, planted in large pots or tubs on 

 the lawn, terrace, or piazza. It does well in the house or greenhouse in winter, 

 requiring but slight protection. It is a rapid grower and gross feeder, and the 

 chief point in its cultivation is to divide the plants before the pots or tubs become 

 overcrowded with roots. Strong clumps. (See cut.) 

 Ulubellatll.S. Bright blue. 20 cts. each ; ;?2.00 per doz. 



— albUS. Pure white. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



— MooreailUS. This compact growing variety, though introduced in 1879, 

 has been but little disseminated, not 

 because its value was not known, but 

 on account of scarcity. It is of 

 dvvarfer, more compact habit than 

 the type and much freer flowering, 

 even the smallest plants throvyingup 

 strong flower spikes, with large um- 

 bels of 30 to 50 beautiful dark blue 

 flowers. It should find a place in every 

 garden. 15 cts. each ; SI. 50 per doz. 



AI^I^SUMS. 



Bulbous plant of the very easiest 

 culture, requiring lillle attention and 

 giving good returns. 

 NeapolitailUlH. An excellent variety 



for win.er flowering, extensively forced by 



florists for cut flowers. Its flower-stems 



are 20 inches high, supporting a large 



cluster of delicate white starry flowers ; 



sure to bloom splendidly in any window. 



(See cut.) 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100. 

 Heriiietti grautlifloruni. A variety 



similar to the preceding, but dwarfer, and 



more adapted for pot culture. 20 cts. per 



doz.; 81.00 per 100. 

 A-Ureiini [Golden Allium). Perfectly 



hardy ; blooms in June. 20 cts. per doz.; 



$1.00 per 100. 



Allium Neapolttanum. 



Agapanthus. 



ALSTROMERIA 



(Peruvian Lily). 



A half hardy summer flowering 

 bulbous plant which succeeds admir- 

 ably in a cold-frame or in pots. 

 When planted in a cold-frame, the 

 roots should be put at least 6 inches 

 deep and given enough protection to 

 keep out the hardest frost. For cut- 

 ting there are few flowers which equal 

 them in beauty and lasting qualities. 

 The blossoms are borne in clusters on 

 long stalks, and comprise such colors 

 as crimson, rose, purple, yellow, etc., 

 etc. {^Ready in October.) 



Mixed Colors. 15 cts. each; 

 $1.50 per doz. 



Amauvllis 



VrrTATA 



Hybrids. 



AMARYLLIS. 



Splendid flowering bulbs, suitable for greenhouse, room, or garden 

 cultivation. For indoor use they should be grown in pots, well- 

 drained, in a soil of equal parts of peat, leaf-mold, and loam. After 

 flowering, the bulbs must be ripened oft" by discontinuing water as 

 the foliage shows signs of dying. \Vhen at rest, store away in a dry 

 cool place, leaving the bulbs in the pots. Belladonna tnajor, John- 

 sonii, and Regina are ready now, the others -will be 7eady in October. 



Aulica Platj'petala {Lily of the Palace). Immense flowers of 



intense crinib'Mi, tipped green. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 

 Belladonna Major {Belladonna Lily). Beautiful silveiy 



white, turning to soft rose as the flower ages. 15 cts. each ; §1.50 



per doz. 

 Defiance. A grand strong growing variety, often blooming 



several times in a season. Very large flowers, of a deep carmine 



striped with white. 75 cts. each. 

 ForniOSis.sinia {Jacobean Lily). Crimson ; blooming early in 



the summer. 5 els. each ; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 

 Jolinsonii. Very large flower, of a rich crimson-scarlet color, 



stiiped with white. Fine bulbs, 25 els. each; §2.50 per doz. 



Extra large bulbs, 35 cts. each ; $3. 50 per doz. 

 Prince of Orang-e. Large flowers; orange intermingled with 



white and green. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 

 Reg-ina {Queen Lily). Red and white. 25 cts. each ; §2 50 per 



doz. 

 Vittata Hybrids. Beautiful striped, flaked and feathered va- 

 rieties ; from the leading European specialists. (See cut.) 50 



cts. each ; §5.00 per doz. 

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