Bulbs and Tubers for Spring and Summer. 



BEGONIAS. 



Very handsome summer flowering bulbs, of late greatly increased in size and 

 improved in form and beauty of color. They bloom continuously throughout the 

 summer. For bedding outdoors or for pot culture, they give excellent satisfaction. 

 Single Mixed, or Separate Colors. lo cts. each, 3 for 25 cts., 90 cts. per doz. 

 Double. 15 cts. each, 2 for 25 cts., $1.50 per doz. 



XIORIDIAS. 



The glossy, silken texture and airy poise of Tigridia flowers, together with their 



peculiar form and bright colors, give 

 them the appearance of a bevy of 

 butterflies floating over the clumps of 

 lance-like green leaves. They are 

 beautifully formed, with three broad 

 outer petals, and three short inner 

 ones, and open widely, lasting but a 

 day, but are produced continuously, 

 so that large old clumps are continu- 

 ally gay. Treat the bulbs like 

 Gladiolus, and they will be a con- 

 stant source of pleasure during bloom- 

 ing season. 



Conchiflora. Yellow and orange, 



with dark spots. 

 Pavonia. Red, with crimson spots. 



50 cts. per 

 per dozen 



Either variety, 5 cts. eacn 

 ' )z. ; by mail, 60 cts 



Apios Tuberosa. 



I.II.Y-OF-THE-VAI.I.EY. 



A popular spring-flowering plant, producing 

 its racemes of pure white and deliciously scented 

 flowers in profusion. It flourishes well in shady 

 situations, where but few other plants will thrive 

 Set the clumps two inches below the surface, in 

 well prepared and rich soil ; no further atten- 

 tion is then required. 



Single White, extra quality. Forcing pips, 

 5 cts. each, 35 cts. per doz., $2 per 100 ; if to 

 be sent by mail, add 5 cts. per doz. 



MII.LA BIFI.ORA. 



(Frost-work). The flowers of the plant ap- 

 pear like beautiful wax-work enlivened by a 

 living sparkle. The flowers are white, with 

 anthers of delicate lemon-yellow and pistil curi- 

 ously carved, usually covered with honeydew ; 

 the fragrance is delightful. If cut stalks are 

 placed in water all the flowers will open 

 Numerous stalks shoot up successively from one 

 bulb. 5 cts. each, 50 per doz. 



FOUR BEAUTIFUL CLIMBERS. 



APIOS 

 TUBEROSA. 



A hardy tuberous-rooted climber, 

 resembling the wistaria in vine and foli- 

 age. It has clusters of deep, rich purple 

 flowers, which have a strong, delicious 

 violet fragrance. The vines grow to great 

 height, and bloom profusely. The bulbs 

 are hardy, and need not betaken up over 

 winter. 10 cts. each. 



D I o s c o R e; A 



BATATAS. 



(Chinese Yam, or Cinnamon Vine.) K 

 beautiful running vine, with pretty, dark 

 green, acute-pointed, heart-shaped 

 leaves, and large clusters of 3 small, 

 creamy white flowers with a cinnamon 

 fragrance. It is suitable for baskets or 

 vases, or trailing over porches and veran- 

 das. The tubers are perfectly hardy, 

 the ground over winter. 10 cts. each, 3 for 25 cts. 



THE HARDY MOOT^FLOWER. 



(Ipomea pandurata). A hardy perennial tuberous-rooted twiner. There is no 

 hardy climber like it for giving quick, dense shade ; the vines make a growth of 

 25 feet in a season, retaining their large foliage down to the ground until frost, and 

 blooming the first year. Great numbers of flowers, measuring from sV^ to 6 inches 

 across, open on one vine at once, and the blooming period extends for several 

 months. The color of the flowers varies from pure white to white with pink and pur- 

 plish shadings in the throat. Sound tubers, 15 cts. each, 2 for 25 cts., postpaid. 

 Ipomoea paniculata. (Bulb.) This is a tuberous-rooted tender climber, but capi 



Moonflower. 

 and may be allowed ,to remain 



'Milla bifli 



tal for amateurs. The root, a large tuber, can be wintered 

 dahlias or Madeira vine. It starts to grow soon after be- 

 ing set out in May, sending up shoots which run 20 to 30 

 feet in a season. Blooms all summer. 15 cts. each. 



MADEIRA VINE. 



A tuberous-rooted climber of very rapid growth. From 

 a few tubers sufficient vines will be produced to cover the 

 side of a house. The white flowers are borne in graceful, 

 lace-like sprays, and are very fragrant ; the foliage is luxuri- 

 ant and glossy ereen. s cts. each, 50 cts. per doz.^, 



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