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Bulbs and Tubers for Summer Flowering. 



VJM. O. ^ECKERT, 



ALLEGHENY. RA. 



TUBEROSES. 



The Tuberose is a universal favorite, and largel}- grown on 

 account of its delightful fragrance. The double flowers are of 

 a beautiful pure waxy white color, and grow on tall stems, 

 each producing a dozen or more blossoms. E.xcelsior Pearl 

 is the most dwarf and compact variety, and the most suitable 

 for growing in pots and forcing. 



Excelsior Pearl. Very large, choice and well-cured bulbsi ■ 



6 cts. each, 60 cts. per dozen. 



]\EW TUBEROSE, ALBINO. 



An Early-Flowering, Branching Variety, 

 Unsurpassed for Forcing. 



The distinctive features of this single white Tuberose are 

 its recurving petals, large and evenly filled flower spikes, 

 which open 30 days earlier than the old single variety, and 

 the profuse flowering habit of the bulbs, which produce from 

 2 to 5 flower-stems each, and these again are often branched. 

 But the flowers have none of the brown tint common to the 

 old sort on the back of the petals, the tube and expanded 

 sepals being of the purest waxy white and very valuable for 

 cut-flowers. This characteristic is so distinct that when first 

 seen, being single, it might be said to resemble a Stephanotis, 

 or some species of Jessamine, as much as a Tuberose, both m 

 appearance and fragrance, for the odor is less heavy than 

 that of the ordinary Tuberose. 



15 cts. each, $1.50 per dozen, Sio per 100. 



DAHLIAS. 



This stately and handsome autumn flower will alwaA-s be 

 popular wherever display is wanted, because of its perfect form 

 and wide range in color. Plant the tubers out in the sprmg 

 after all danger of frost is past, and at the end of the season 

 winter them over in a dry and cool cellar. 

 Mixed Tubers. All from choice varieties, loc. ea. , $1 per doz. 

 When sent by mail, add 5 cts. each for postage. 



GLADIOLUS. 



These fine summer-blooming bulbs produce rlowers of every shade of color, and some of them 

 are marvels of beauty They are of the easiest culture, and their brilliant spikes appear the first 

 j-ear. As soon as the ground is sufficiently warm and drv, make plantings at intervals of two 

 weeks during the spring months, thus providing a succession of bloom from midsummer until 

 frost. In the fall the bulbs can be taken up and stored over winter in any drv place, and will be 

 ready for planting the next season. Xo bulbs give finer results in comparison with the moderate 

 amount of care and e.-pense required than Gladiolus, and in the last few rears the flowers have 

 been greatly improved by liybndization. Sent, postpaid, at prices given for single bulbs. 



Per 



Choice Seedling: Mixed 

 Snpert) " " ... OS 



White and Light colors, choice OS 50 

 Yellow, Extra Choice . , , , 06 60 

 Pink " " , , . . OS 50 

 Striped and Variegated ... 04 40 

 Scarlet and Pink, white throats OS 50 

 Liemoine's Hybrids, Extra-Fine Mixed. 



All colorings and markings. 6 cts. each 



60 cts. per dozen, $4 per 100. 

 We also offer Seeds of Gladiolus, see Index. 



GLOXIIVIAS. 



We have few greenhouse plants as handsome and brilliant as the Gloxinia, or which 

 thrive better in the hands of intelligent amateur gardeners. The flowers are large and 

 bell or trumpet-shaped, of waxen texture, glistening in the sunshine, and are represented 

 in many pure, delicate tints, as well as strikingh- rich shades of blue, purple, scarlet, 

 pink and rose. Pure white, creamy, and striped and mottled flowers are also found 

 among them. 25 cts, each, S5 per 100. 



MONXBRETIA CROCOSMIFI.ORA. 



This new variety- of Montbretia is one of the most beautiful summer and autumn- 

 blooming bulbs. It has proved entirely hardy with us for the past two winters, and well- 

 established clumps which begin flowering in July are a magnificent sight. The glowing 

 orange and red flowers are borne in great profusion on tall spikes, which continue in 

 bloom until checked by frost. 10 cts. each. Si per dozen. 



SUM]»IER-FI.OWERI]VG OXALIS. 



Valuable for edging walks, flower-beds, etc. Bulbs planted 3 inches apart form 

 rounded rows of delicate foliage, i foot high, producing flowers in endless successioti. 

 Mixed Colors. White, pink, yellow, rose, etc. 10 cts. each, 61 per dozen. 



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