ITIVDIVAI I The Gladioli are amons the most su- 

 ^^i-xiVi Y/Ai-i-L,!^ p^^j.jj ^jj^ stately of aU^ the summer 



fj\ \T)\f)\ 1 bulbs, bearinsr tall spikes of the most 

 va I L^i . beautiful flowers some two feet hig-h, 

 often several blooming from the same bulb. The flowei-s are" of 

 elegaat shape and beautiful and varied colors, creamy white, 

 bright scarlet, crimson, dainty pink and soft yellow, striped and 

 blotched in a novel and strikiag way. Beds of these regal beau- 

 ties are an imposing sight, and nothing is handsomer as cut blooms 

 than these beautiful spikes. Set the bulbs from 6 to 9 inches 

 apart, and about 4 inches deep, planting from middle of April to 

 June 1. It is a good way to plant at different times, ten days or 

 so apart, so that a succession of bloom may be obtained. In the 

 fall, before hard frost, take up the bulbs, remove the tops, leave 

 to dry in air for a few days ; store in a cool place secure from frost. 



Voltaire — One of the finest large flowering red varieties. 10c 



each, or SI. 00 per dozen. 

 Eelaire — A beautiful, striped and variegated variety of great 



beauty. 10c each, or .?1.00 per dozen. 

 Uumboldt — Yellow, beautifully shaded, a firstclass variety in 



every respect. 10c each. or-?1.00 per doz. 

 Darwin — Rose colored, beautiful for bouquet work. 10 c each, or 



§1.00 per doz. 



V. Lemoine —Pink, of great beauty, delicately shaded. 10c each, 



or .$1.00 per doz. 



Empress — Beautiful white, a firstclass i-oyal variety. 10c each, 

 or SI. 00 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER— The above set of six varieties for 50c. 

 Commandry Collection of 12 late varieties. 75c. Planet Col. 

 lection, 12 of the most beautiful free blooming varieties, 50c- 



IiyippDIAI Gloxinias ai"e certainly among the hand- 

 somest of our summer flowering plants, 

 OXINIA.S presenting as they do such a variation of 

 ^ rich and exquisite coloring, equal to the 

 Orchid in novelty and beauty. The flowers are of handsome shape 

 and large size, and a great varietyof colors that are velvety in the 

 depth and richness of shading. ' The flowers often measure three 

 inches in length and two in width, and are upright and pendulous. 

 They succeed well with ordinary" care and should be grown in a 

 moderately shady place, as the sun burns the foliage when wet, 

 causing brown spots to appear. Plant bulbs in a mixture of light 

 loam, manure and sand, equal parts, giving but little water until 



sigus of life appear. You ■will have a succession of bloom from 

 June to September, and words cannot describe the rare beauty of 

 these flowers to one who has never seen them. When done bloom- 

 ing dry gradually, and keep in pots over winter in a warm place. 

 Victoria — Soft, beautiful white of great beauty. 30c each. 

 Sultan — Flowers erect, rich, dazzling crimson. 30c each. 

 Leo — A grand velvety blue. 30c each. 

 Mikado — A very striking variegated variety. 30c each. 

 Czar — Flowers erect, of a rich pink shade. '30c each. 

 Empress — Strong, visorous erowth beainifuliv shaded. 30c. 

 SPECIAL OFFER— The set of sis for only $1.50; mixed va- 

 rieties. 20c each ; 82 per doz. 



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