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DON'T FORGET 



THAT THE 

 CHILDREN 

 WANT A BED OF BEAUTIFUL AND EASY 

 QROWINQ BULBS. 



Hyacinthus Candicans 



A species of Hyacinth which blossoms during August and Sep- 

 tember, growing three to five feet high, with spikes of pure white 

 flowers two feet in length. The bulbs are large, round and solid, and 

 throw up large fiower stems which are gigantic spikes of thimble- 

 shaped white blossoms. Planted in the spring they bloom in August, 

 September and October, strong bulbs producing two, three and even 

 four flower stems. A bed of a dozen or more bulbs produces a grand • 

 effect. A few planted in the center of a bed of Verbenas, Petunias or 

 other flowers make a beautiful displa.v. For a cemetery nothing can 

 be more beautiful or appropriate and nothing thrives better in any 

 situation. Strong bulbs sure to bloom. 10c. each; 3 for 25c; 12 for 

 75c.. postpaid. 



The Grand 

 Japanese Fern Ball 



fern is rooted in moss, and requires no earth. It 

 to hang it up and supply it with water once a day. 

 beautiful foliage extends outward in every direc- 

 will live for years under proper treatment, alter- 

 resting. Thev need no earth, dish or pot. Simply 

 id water for half an hour and hang them up in a 

 SOc. ; 12 for $5.00; larger size, 75c. each; 12 for 



Milla Biflora 



The flowers are pure waxv white, two inches in diameter, star- 

 shaped and usuallv in pairs oh long slender stems. It is beautiful, 

 especiallv for cutting, as it lasts a long time in water. Too much 

 praise cannot be bestowed upon this lovely flower. It pleases every- 

 one and should be grown 

 largely, .^c. each ; 3 for 1 Oc. ; 

 S2 for 35c., postpaid. 



Japanese Fern Ball. 



This exquisite 

 Is simply necessary 

 In full growth the 

 tion, as shown. It 

 nately growing and 

 soak well with tepi 

 warm room. Each 

 $7.50, postpaid. 



Maderia Vine 



The Lovely Climbing Mignonette 

 \ rapid growing vine, covering a large space in a ."^hort lime. 

 Fleshy, heart-shap°d leaves of a light green, and in late summer,, 

 numerous racemes of feathered flowers of powerful and delicious frag- 

 rance. A very beautiful and popular vine, which succeeds admirably 

 everywhere and should be extensively planted, being so verj" cheap, 

 beautiful and fragrant. 5c. each; 3 for" 10c; 12 for 35c.. postpaid. 



Montbretias 



One of the brightest and best of Summer flowering bulbs, and 

 one which will be more generally used when its merits become more 

 fully known. Plant in clumps of six or twelve bulbs in May or June. 

 They greatly resemble the Gladioli in growth and produce beautiful 

 spikes of star-shaped flowers in various shades of orange, yellow and 

 red. jMixed varieties, 3 for 10c. ; per doz. 30c.; 100 for S2.00, postpaid. 



Hardy Tuberous-Rooted Moonflower 



(Ipomoea Pandurata ) 



They will stand any vicissitude of weather until frost kills the vine 

 to the ground. Each year it .springs up stronger than 'before. imtU 

 it becomes a large luxuriant vine, clothed with a luxuriant growth of 

 pretty cordate leaves, and bearing great quantities, yes, thousands 

 of large, thick-textured waxy flowers of a rich creamy-white, with a 

 throat of violet-purple. It will grow in any soil, no matter how poor, 

 and its blossoms remain open all day unlike other Ipomoeas. It is 

 perfectly hardy in any climate. 25c. each; 5 for SI. 00, postpaid. 



nADEHA TUTS. 



j THE TRULY WONDERFUL j 



♦ Japanese Kudzu Vine! 



I the most remarkable vine in existence. j 

 I RE.ME.MBER we offer well started growing j 

 1 plants, not dormant roots. See page 136. j 

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Hardy Tuberous Rooted Moon Flower. 



Montbretia. 



