38 



THE LOVETT COMPANY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 

 GLADIOLUS. FRLESIA. 



The beautiful early- 

 flowering varieties of 

 Gladiolus we here offer 

 are unexcelled by any others for forcing in the green- 

 house or in pots in the house for winter bloom. The 

 flowers are handsome and striking, rich in color and 

 exceedingly profuse. They are especially valuable for 

 cutting, being very enduring and retaining their fresh- 

 ness and brilliancy for a long time. Plant six or eight 

 bulbs in a twelve inch pot, or a less number in a smaller 

 one; use a good sandy loam, and with warm tempera- 

 ature and a well-lighted sunny window admirable re- 

 sults may be obtained. They are also very desirable for 

 effect in the open border, blooming early and for a 

 long season. 



If to go by mail, add 5c. per doz. 

 Orchid Gladiolus. This new and elegant species of 

 Gladiolus differs from all other types in habit of 

 growth and arrangement of bloom. It throws up tall 

 graceful stems surmounted with long sprays of large, 

 gracefvd, orchid-like flowers of a beautiful pale carmine 

 with creamy-yellow, crimson margined, flakes on the 

 lower petals, producing the lo-v sliest effect imaginable. 

 It is exceedingly free-flowering, and remains in per- 

 fection a long time. It is grand for cutting "or for pot 

 culture. {See illustration). Ea. 10c. ; doz., 75c. ; 100, $5.00. 



Insignis. Very showy; large bright crimson flowers 

 with rich purple flake. Ea. 8c. ; doz. 65c. ; 100 $4.00. 



Corvilli. Magnificent pm-ple, striped lilac ; very effec- 

 tive and handsome. Ea. 5c; doz. 20c. ; 100 $1.00. 



Corvilli alba, •* The Bride.** Of dwarf habit. Beauti- 

 ful, pure white flowers, lasting a long time; very valu- 

 able for cutting, (See illustration). Ea. 5c.; doz, 20c; 

 100, 90c, 



Delaware Co., Pa., July 10, 1896. 

 I was very much ^ratifled with the result from the bulbs pur- 

 chased from you last fall. We never had more or better bloom. 



B. WA£T£B Bkatty. 



Immensely popular and highly prized for the delight- 

 ful fragrance of their beautiful flowers, and one of the 

 finest of all the Cape bulbs. It forces very easily, is ex- 

 ceedingly valuable for cutting and its delicate perfume 

 is remarkably enduring. Plant five or six bulbs ia a five 

 or six inch pot, using light, rich soil. No one should 

 miss planting a succession of these charming bulbs. 



// to be sent by mail, add S cents per dozen for 

 postage. 



Freesia refracta alba. Pure white; of remarkable 

 delicacy and beauty. Ea., 5c; doz., 20c; 100, 90c. 



SCILLA SIBIRICA. 



(Amcena or Prsecox). 



A beautiful, early Spring-flowering bulb of the easi- 

 est culture, often appearing through the pure white 

 snow in delightful contrast. It produces a great abun- 

 dance of rich blue flowers of the piu'est and loveliest 

 shade imaginable. A charming effect may be produced 

 by planting it with Snowdrops and Crocuses for con- 

 trast of bloom or it may be permanently planted in the 

 lawn sod. Ea., 5c; doz., 20c; 100, 75c. {Postage 5c. 

 per dozen). 



