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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. 



Amorphophallus Rivieri. 



Particularly handsome plant for growing either in clumps or as a soli- 

 tary specimen. Should be planted in May in warm sunny situation in extra 

 rich soil ; the flowers appear before the leaves and rise to a height of 2 feet 

 and resembles a gigantic black Calla. 



This is soon followed by the massive tropical looking leaves supported 

 by thick beautifully marbled stems. (See cut.) 30 cts. each, 4 for $1.00. 



AMARYLLIS FORMOSISSIMA. 



(Jacobean Lily.) 



Exceedingly free flowering, blooming in the open ground soon after 

 planting ; also, doing well in pots. Color, rich velvety crimson. 10 cts. 

 each, $1.00 per doz. 



If wanted by mail add 10 cts. per doz. for postage. 



Caladium Esculentum. 



Elephant's Ear. 



Amorphophallus Rivieri. 



Caladium Esculentum. 



Caladiums are too heavy to send by mail, ex- 

 cepting the smallest size ; add to them 2 cts. each 

 for postage 



One of the most ef- 

 fective plants in cul- 

 tivation for the flower 

 border or for planting 

 out upon the lawn ; it 

 will grow in any good 

 garden soil, and is of 

 the easiest culture. To 

 obtain the best result it should be planted where it will obtain plenty 

 of water, and an abundance of rich compost. Foliage light green. 

 When full size it stands 6 feet high, and bears immense leaves 3 to 4 

 feet long by 24 feet wide. 



Extra large bulbs, 12 to 14 inches in circumference, 50 cts. each, 

 $5.00 per doz. 



First size bulbs, 10 to 12 inches in circumference, 30 cts. each. 

 $3.00 per doz. 



Second size bulbs, 8 to 10 inches in circumference, 20 cts. each. 

 $2.00 per doz. 



Third size bulbs, 6 to 8 inches in circumference, 10 cts. each, 

 $1.00 per doz. 



CINNAMON VINE. 



(Dloscorea Batatas.) 



A rapid-growing climber, taking its name from the peculiar fra- 

 grance of the delicate white flowers. The leaves are heart-shaped, 

 bright glossy -green ; growth is very rapid , reaching about 8 feet in 

 height ; quite hardy. Good roots, 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz. 



HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. 



(Cape Hyacinth.) 



A snow-white summer flowering Hyacinth, growing 3 to 5 feet in height, 

 gracefully surmounted with from 20 to 30 pure white bell-shaped flowers. 

 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz. 



MADEIRA OR MIGNONETTE VINE. 



A rapid -growing vine, covering a large space in a short time. Fleshy, 

 heart-shaped leaves of a light green, and numerous racemes, of feathery 

 flowers of delicious fragrance. A beautiful and popular vine. 5 cts. each, 

 40 cts. per doz. 



MILLA BIFLORA. 



(Mexican "Star of Bethlehem.") 



One of the loveliest and most desirable bulbs. The flowers are nearly 

 2\ inches in diameter, of a pure waxy-white color, and usually borne in 

 pairs ; the petals are thick and leathery, of great substance, and will keep 

 for days when cut and placed in water. Bulbs 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz. 



Montbretias. 



Hyacinth ua Candicans 



The Montbretias are splendid late-flowering summer perennials and are perfectly hardy. Besides the magnificent 

 color when in flower, the bright green foliage all through the early summer is most effective, especially amongst dark 

 green shrubs. 



Crocosmiseflora. Each bulb produces several flower-spikes bearing numerous flowers ot a brilliant orange-red, shaded 



with yellow ; 2\ feet. 

 Elegans. Yellow and orange, a showy variety. Etoile de Feu. Deep oranse shaded crimson. 



Bulbs 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz. 



