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LACHENALIA. 



This beautiful genus of half-hardy bulbs is comparatively rare in this country. The few specimenb 

 exhibited at horticultural shows create quite a sensation, owing to their profusion of bloom and iheii 

 bright, diversified colors, as well as their ornamental foliage. Of easiest growth ; can be had in 

 bloom at Christmas, and lasts for a very long time. (See cut.) 

 Pendula. Vic'orous species ; bright red, tipped with sea-green and purple. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 



per doz. 

 Tricolor, Very free-flowering; spotted yellow flowers, margined with green and red ; early. 15 



cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 

 Neisoni. A beautiful and distinct variety with golden-yellow flowers; one of the best. 15 els 



each; |1.50per doz. 



LEUCOJIJM VERNUM (Spring SnowAake). 



Pretty bulbous plants allied to the Snowdrop, but of much stronger and bolder habit, growing in 

 rich soil from 1 to 2 feet high, and producing freely beautiful large white flowers distinctly tipped 

 with green, excellent for cutting. When once planted they take care of themselves, and should 

 have a place in all hardy collections ; can also be grown in pots. 3 cts. each; 30 cts. per doz 

 $2.00 per 100. 



NERIIVE SARNIENSIS (Guernsey Lily). 



A beautiful and easily-grown variety of Amaryllis. Bulbs potted from September till Novem- 

 ber flower freely through the winter 

 months. The lily-like blossoms are a 



Lalufnalia. 



brilliant crimson, and in sunlight ap- 

 pear as if sprinkled with gold-dust ; 

 decidedly one of the best winter- 

 flowering bulbs. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 

 per doz, 



MUSCARIA. 



(Grape and Feathered Hyacinths.) 



Botryoides ( Grape Hyacinth). One 

 of the prettiest of early spring-flow- 

 ering bulbs, growing about 6 inches 

 high and throwing up numerous 

 spikes of clear blue or white flow- 

 ers, which resemble a miniature 

 bunch of grapes. They are per- 

 fectly hardy, and once planted take 

 care of themselves; in clumps or 

 lines they are very effective. 5 or 

 6 bulbs in a 4-inch pot make a 

 pretty plant for window decoration, 

 blooming naturally about Easter 

 time. (See cut.) 



Blue Qrape Hyacinths. 12 cts. 

 per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 

 per 1,000. 



White Qrape Hyacinths. 20 cts. 

 per doz.; $1.00 per 100; |8.00 per 

 1,000. 



Monstrosum {FeatJ,ered Hyacinth). An odd and interesting 

 variety, growinga foot or morehigh,producingspikes of claret- 

 colored flowers, which are cut up into wavy filaments in such 

 away as to resemble purple feathers; perfectly hardy and 

 will grow anywhere. 20 cts. per doz.; 

 $1.25 per 100. 



EII.Y OF THE VAEEEY. 



One of the most charming of spring-flowering 

 plants, bearing slender stems with tiny bells, de- 

 liciously fragrant. They are largely used for 

 forcing in winter and spring, and can readily be 

 flowered in the house. The pips or crowns are 

 received each year from Germany during Novem- 

 ber, and they may be planted any 

 time after their receipt, as long as 

 they can be had in good condition. 

 The simplest method for indoor cul- 

 ture is to place a bundle of 25 pips 

 in a 7 or 8-inch pot, filling it up with 

 sand, moss or light soil, allowing the 

 points of the pips to be about an inch 

 above the surface. They should then 

 be placed out of doors in a shaded 

 place and subjected to frost, which 

 materially helps in their quick flow- 

 ering. The pots can be brought 

 indoors as wanted, and if frozen 

 should be thawed out slowly, after 

 which they may be put in a shaded 

 place in a temperature of about 70°, 

 and when the spikes are 3 or 4 inches 

 high they may be brought to where 

 they are to perfect their flowers. The 

 entire operation from the time of 

 bringing them indoors until in flower 

 does not take over a month. By 

 having a number of pots and bring- 

 ing in at intervals, a continuous display can be had throughout 

 the winter and spring months. Pips we offer below are of the 

 best quality. 



Selected Pips. For forcing or planting out. but we recom- 

 mend clumps as most suitable for ovitdoor planting. 25 cts. 

 per doz.; bundles of 25 for 40 cts.; $1.50 per 100 ; $14.00 per 

 1,000. If wanted by mail, add 5 cents per dozen for postage. 

 Strong Imported Clumps. Fur outdoor planting. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

 Clumps can only be sent by express or freight, purchaser paying charges. 



ORNITHOGAEUM ARABICUM. 



(Arabian Star of Bethlelieui.) 



A very showy and distinct species, bearing racemes of white flowers with a 

 black centre, having a sweet aromatic odor ; grows 1 to 2 feet in height, and 

 succeeds either outdoors or in pots. Excellent for forcing, and largely used by 

 florists for this pui-pose. Of the easiest cultivation. 4 cts. each; 40 cts. per 

 doz.; $2.50 per 100. 



If wanted by mail, add 10 cts. per dozen for postage. 



Lily of the Valley. 



Gkape Hyacinths. 



Do 



not fail 



to 



include 



in 



your 



Bulb 



order 



Crocus 



and 



Cyclamen. 



Tliex are shown 



in 



olors en 



the 



cover 



of this 



Cata 



logue, 



and are 



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