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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 decoration. It is one of the few 

 really good window plants. 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 



MAMMOTH VERBENAS. 



We offer 12 of the most distinct varieties of these useful bedding plants. All are 

 of the mammoth or large-flowered type, which we have been selecting and 

 improving for many years; the colors range through all the different shades 

 of scarlet, purple, crimson, pink, blue, white, etc. (See cut.) 8 cts. each; 

 75 cts. per doz.; §5.00 per 100. Ready March 1st. 



DOUBLE VIOLETS. 



The Double Violets, with the exception of the Russian, which is perfectly 

 hardy, require the protection of a cold frame in the winter. 

 Lady Hume Campbell. A fine double blue. 

 Marie Louise. Deep blue, double; fragrant. 

 Swanley White. Large double, pure white. 

 Double Russian. Perfectly hardy, double blue, deliciously fragrant, deep 



in color, and very free-flowering. 



Mammoth-flowering Single Violets. 



The large flowering Single Violets, of which the variety known as Cali- 

 fornia was the forerunner, has been brought to a high point of perfection in 

 the varieties offered below, and has placed them in equal favor with the 

 double sorts, and as their culture is much simpler, we strongly recommend the 

 amateurs to confine themselves entirely to this class, unless the facilities are 

 at hand to give the double varieties the special 

 treatment which they require. || 



Admiral Avellan. A French variety with en- 

 tirely distinct, bright reddish flowers ; of large || 



size ; very fragrant. 5 



La France. Rich violet blue ; a strong grower 



and very free-flowering ; deliciously scented. 

 Luxonne. Rich but soft violet-purple, with 



stout stems ; 9 to 12 inches long and very sweet. 

 Princess of Wales. Another grand variety, 



not quite as large as Luxonne and a shade lighter 



in color; intensely fragrant. 



Price: Any of the above Double or Single 

 Violets, j.0 cts. each; §1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 

 100. 



Zephyranthes. 



Mammoth Verbenas. 



VIBURNUM. 



Tinus. A pretty green- 

 house shrub, commonly 

 known as Laurustinus, 

 producing large trusses of 

 white flowers early in the 

 spring. 30 cts. and 50 

 cts. each. 



VINCA. 



riajor Variegata. One 



of the very best vase 

 plants. Leaves glossy green, broadly margined 

 creamy-white ; blue flowers. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per 

 doz. 



VRIESIA. 



Spletldens. A beautiful Bromiliad with light green 

 foliage, transversely marked with brownish black 

 bars, as shown in the illustration. It throws up a 

 tall spike of brilliant scarlet bracts, from which the 

 yellow flowers are produced. The rich coloring of 

 the bracts continues for a long time. An excellent 

 house plant in every way, as it does not suffer from 

 a dry atmosphere. (See cut.) 50 cts. each. 



Luxonne Violet. 



ZEPHYRANTHES. 



(Zephyr Flowers, or Fairy Lilies.) 



Beautiful dwarf bulbous plants, 

 very effective for masses or borders, 

 flowering with great profusion dur- 

 ing the summer. They are also 

 most suitable for pot culture. 6 

 bulbs clustered in a 6-inch pot in the 

 autumn will give a fine dispaly dur- 

 ing the winter; 1 foot high. 

 Alba. Pure white. 5 cts. each ; 



40 cts. per doz.; §3.00 per 100. 

 Rosea. Large rose-colored flowers. 



5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per doz.; 



$3 00 per 100. 



Vriesia Splendens. 



