Bulbs and Tubers for Summer Flowering. 



AMARYLLIS. 



An interesting class of plants, very desirable for pot- 

 tulture. Their large, bell-shaped, lily-like flowers are very 

 sliouy, and vary in color from rich crimson to pure white, 

 striped with crimson or scarlet. Their culture is quite easy, 

 and gives good returns in showy blooms of long duration. 

 The bulbs should be potted in sandy loam, giving them small 

 pots and ample drainage. When in the growing state, abun- 

 dant moisture is necessary, but in their season of rest very 

 little water is required. 



Amaryllis formosissima (Sprekelia, or Jacobean Lily). 



Flowers dark scarlet, with numerous golden dots ; blooms 



well in water. A grand species, blooming for a long time 



in midsummer. The flowers are easily distinguished bv 



their elegant and peculiar form. 15 cts. each ; postpaid, 



20 cts. ; per doz., $1.60. 

 A. loiigifolia altoa (Crinum capensis). Flowers white, 



very beautiful, free blooming and fragrant. 25 cts. each : 



postpaid, 30 cts. 

 A. — rcKSea. Flowers rose-colored, large and fragrant. 



25 cts. each; postpaid, 30 cts. 



AOAPANXHUS 

 UMBELLAXUS. 



(African I^ily.) 



This showy summer-blooming plant has a flower stalk 

 about 3 feet high, crowned with a 

 dense cluster of from 20 to 30 bright 

 blue. Illy-like flowers, which open 

 in succession as summer advances. 

 It thrives best in well enriched 

 sandy loam, and should be liberally 

 ater while growing. 15 cts. each. 



BESSERA ELEGAXS. 



(DXexican Coral Drops.) 



This pretty plant blooms shortly after being planted in 

 the open ground, and will keep on blooming until frost. We 

 have frequently had seven s'uccessive spikes from one bulb 

 n a season, a prodigality not equaled by any other flowering bulb we know of. The flower stems are from i to 2 feet high and support a 

 dozen or more bell-shaped flowers of a bright coral scarlet, with white cups and dark blue anthers. The foliage is thin and rush-like, 



10 to 12 inches long. 5 cts. each, 50 cts per doz. 



CALAOIUM ESCU- 

 LENTUM. 



(Elephant's Ear.) 



.A magnificent ornamental foliage plant. The leaves 

 often exceed 3 feet in length and breadth ; they are shield- 

 shaped and bright green, presenting a grand and imposing 

 appearance when well developed. In order to have them 

 make a strong growth, very rich soil and plenty of moisture 

 must be given. Bulbs planted in the spring under proper 

 conditions will make a fine display by midsummer, and 

 fully compensate for any care or ex- 

 pense bestowed upon them. 



First size toulbs, 2h' to 3 ins., 

 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Second size bultos, ij.^ to 2 ins. , 

 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. 



Extra large bulbs, 50 cts. each. 

 Free by mail at ihe price of 

 single bzilbs. 



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