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LILIUMS. 



15 and 25 cts. each : 



Auratuui. Of all the Lily tribe this is undoubtedly one of the finest, whether 

 we regard its size, its sweetness, or its exquisite arrangement of color. Its large 

 and graceful flowers are composed of six petals of a delicate ivory-white color, 

 thickly studded with chocolate crimson spots, and striped through the centre a 

 golden-yellow. From 6 to 20 flowers are produced on a stem, and, as the bulbs 

 acquire age and .strength, the flowers increase in size and number. It is perfectly 

 hardy, and thrives best in a moderately dry, rich loam, where the water does not 

 lie in winter. (See cut ) Extra large bulbs 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz. First 

 size bulbs 15 cis. each; ^1.50 per doz. Second size bulbs 10 cts. each; §100 per 

 doz. Postage 5 cts. each extra. 



Elej4"anS IllCOniparable. Large orange-colored flowers, borne in clusters ; 

 very free flowering. 10 cts. each ; §1.00 per doz. 



Kraineri. Distinct from all other Lilies ; large flowers, of a soft, beautiful rose- 

 color. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Speciosiim Album. Large white flowers of great substance, with a greenish 

 band runninj througlr the centre of each petal; very fine. 

 $1.50 and $2 50 per doz. Postage 5 cts. each extra. 



Specio.suni Rubriiin. 



While, heavily spotted with 

 rich crimson spois. 10 and 

 15 cts. each; $1 00 and 

 $150 per doz. Postage 5 

 cts. each extra. 



Speciosum Roseiim. 



White, shaded and spotted 

 with rose. 10 and 15 cts. 

 each; $1.00 and $1.50 per 

 doz. Postage 5 cts. each 

 extra. 



S p e c i o .s u 111 Melpo- 

 mene. Very large flowers, 

 rich blood-crimson, heavily 

 spotted. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 

 per doz. Postage 5 cts. 

 each extra. 



Tigriinim Spleiitleiis 



[Iiiiproved Tiger Lily), 

 Very large flowers. 12 cts. 

 each; $1,25 per doz. 



Flore P I e 11 O ( Double 

 Tiger Lily). Orange-red, 

 spotted with black ; double, 

 showy flowers. 12 cts. each ; 

 $1.25 per doz. 



crimson ; an exceedingly handsome 

 Price of any of the above 3 Tigrid 



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LlLIUM AURATUM. 



TIGRIDIAS. 



(Tiger, or Shell Flower.) 



These gorgeous summer flowering 

 bulbs look well associated with Glad- 

 ioli, Lilies and kindred stock; grow 

 about 2^ feet high, ?nd flower fieely 

 throughout the summer. 



They require the same treatment 

 as Gladioli, and should be lifted in 

 autumn and dried off in the same 

 way. (See cut.) 

 Coiiclliflora. Golden-yellow, 



spotted crimson. 



Pavoiiia Graiidifiora. Bright 

 crimson, centre spotted with yellow. 

 Graiuliflora Alba. Ivory- 

 white, yellow centre, spotted with 

 flower. 

 as, 5 cts. each ; 40. cts per dozen. 



TUBEROSES. 



One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of the summer flowering 

 bulbs. By skilful management a succession of flowers may be obtained all the 

 year round. For early flowers they can Ijc started in February or March in the 

 greenhouse or hot-bed ; and for a succession they can be planted at intervals ,-is 

 late as August. For flowering in the open border plant about the middle of May. 

 Excelsior Double Pearl (see cut). Extra large bulbs, 3 for 10 cts.; 25 



cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. If wanted by mail add 12 cts. per doz. extra. 

 Varieg'atert Leaved. Leaves striped, flowers single. 10 cts. each ; 50 



cts. per doz. By mail 10 cts. per doz. extra. 



VAEEOTA 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 decoration. It is one 

 of the few really good window plants. 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per doz. 



ZEPHYRANTHES. 



(Zephyr Flowers, or Fairy L.iUe.s.) 

 Beautiful dwarf bulbous plants, very effective for masses or borders, flower- 

 ing with great profusion during the summer. They are also most suitable f>r 

 pot culture. 6 bulbs clustered in a 6-inch pot in the autumn will give a fine 

 display during the winter. 1 foot high. 



Excelsior Pearl Tuberose. 



Alba. Pure white. 5 cts. each ; 

 40 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 



Rosea. Large rose-colored flow- 

 ers. 5 cts. ench ; 40 cts. per doz.; 

 $3.00 per 100. 



