LIST OF BULBS AND TUBERS. 



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TUBEROSES. 



A universal favorite, and largely grown on account of 

 its delightful fragrance. The double flowers are of a beau- 

 tiful pure waxy white color, and grow on tall stems, each 

 producing a dozen or more flowers. The Excelsior Pearl 

 are the most dwarf and compact in habit, and the most suit- 

 able for growing in pots and forcing. 



Excelsior Pearl. Very large, choice and well cured 

 bulbs, f) cts. each, .50 cts. per doz.; by express, .$2 per 100. 



LILY OF THE 

 VALLEY. 



For winter or 

 spring b 1 o o m i ng. 

 They can be potted 

 at any time during 

 the winter or spring, 

 and will bloom at 

 once. They can be 

 potted six in a 4-inch 

 pot, and placed in a 

 cool place till needed 

 for blooming, then 

 bring them out to the 

 light and warmth and 

 give plentj- of water. 

 They will at once 

 send up their beauti- 

 ful green leaves and 

 sprays of lovely 

 white, sweet-scented 

 blossoms. Like 

 other bulbs, the flow- 

 ers are much larger 

 and finer when raised 

 in the house than in 

 the garden. The pips are ready to send out at any time 

 during the winter for immediate blooming. 50 cts. per doz., 

 30 for $1, by mail; $2 per 100 by express. 



LILIES. 



No class of flowers adapted for growing outdoors pos- 

 sesses more charms than the lily. Stately and graceful in 

 habit, rich and varied in colors and delicious in fragrance, 

 they stand pre-eminent among hardy border plants, and no 

 garden should be without a number of the best varieties. 

 When you have a good assortment, they can be had in 

 bloom from June to October. We would invite special 

 attention to our fine collection. 



Ready for delivery now at an}- time until spring. 



GRAND NEW VARIETIES OFAURATUM LILIES. 



Lilium Aiiratum Vitatum Rubrum. 

 Varieties marked with an * require 5 cts. additional for 

 postage if to be sent by mail. 



Auratum Rubrum Vitatum.* This exquisite lily is un- 

 rivaled in beauty ; flowers 13 inches across, of a clear white, 

 with blood-red center in each petal and red spots; highly 

 perfumed ; fine bulbs, 85 cts. each; 3 for $2.40. 



A. Virginal Alba.* Very large white flowers, 10 to 12 

 inches across, with pale yellow stripe through each petal. 

 Fine bulbs, 75 cts. each; 3 for .$2.10. 



A. Wittei.* This grand species of Auratum is of a pure 

 white, with raised white dots, and a golden yellow stripe ; 

 very rare. Fine bulbs, $1 each; 3 for $2.75. 



A. Macranthum.* Produces flowers of gigantic size, 

 covered with golden spots and golden stripes in petals. Fine 

 bulbs, 70 cts. each ; 3 for $1 .90. 



One each of these four rare varieties sent postpaid for 

 $3.25. Try them ; they will exceed your expectations. 



Auratum. (The Queen of Lilies.) Well-known and 

 most desirable ; its graceful flowers are of a delicate ivory 

 white color, thickly studded with chocolate crimson spots, 

 and striped through the center a golden yellow; a well 

 developed plant will produce from to 20 flowers. Select 

 bulbs, 15 cts. each, by mail, 20 cts., or 6 for $1 ; by express, 



