SummER-TLOuiERino Bulbs /tod Tubers 



LILIES. 



LIIjIUM AURA.TUM. The Golden-Rayed Lily of Japan is the 

 most regal of all Lilies. Its array of ivory and gold is familiar to 

 most flower-loving people, who can quickly distinguish it by the 

 rays of yellow through its broad, crimson-spotted petals, and the 

 delightful odor which it breathes around. Large bulbs, 15c. each, 

 by mail 19 cts. ; per doz., by express, $1.50. 



Ii. speciosum rnbrum. This very popular and widely grown 

 variety has rose-colored flowers, spotted with crimson. Large 

 bulbs, 15 cts. each, by mail 19 cts. ; per doz., by express, $1.50. 



It. — album. Graceful, fragrant flowers of pure white. Extra 

 large bulbs, 15 cts. each, by mail 19 cts., $1.50 per doz. 



BESSERA ELEGANS. 



(Mexican Coral Drops.) 



This pretty plant blooms shortly after being planted in the open 

 ground, and will keep on blooming until frost. The flower-stems 

 are from 1 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, 40 cts. per doz. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 



A hardy tuberous-rooted climber, resembling the wistaria in vine 

 and foliage. It has clusters of deep, rich purple flowers, which have 

 a strong, delicious violet fragrance. The vines grow to great 

 height, and bloom profusely. Bulbs hardy. 10 cts. each. 



MILL A BIFLORA. 



(Frost-work.) The flowers of the plant appear like beautiful wax- 

 work enlivened by a living sparkle. The flowers are white, with 

 anthersof delicate lemon-yellow and pistil curiously carved, usually 

 covered with honey dew ; the fragrance is delightful. 5 cts. each, 



Begonia. 



BEGONIAS. 



Very handsome summer-flowering bulbs, of late greatly increased 

 in size and improved in form and beauty of color. They bloom con- 

 tinuously throughout the summer. For bedding outdoors or for pot- 

 culture they give excellent satisfaction. Single Red, Yellow and 

 White, 10 cts. each, 3 for 25 cts., 90 cts. per doz. Double Red, 

 Orange and White, 15 cts. each, 2 for 25 cts., Si. 50 per doz. 



Caladium Esculentum, 



i 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 midsum- 

 mer, and fully compensate for any care or expense bestowed upon 

 i them. 



Extra Size Bulbs, 12 inches and over in circumference. 35c. each, 



$3.50 per doz. ; by mail, 15 cts. each extra. 

 First Size, 9 inches and over in circumference. 25 cts. each, 



$2.50 per doz. ; by mail, 10 cts. each extra. 

 Second Size, 6 inches and over in circumference. 15 cts. each, 



$1.50 per doz. ; by mail, 5 cts. each extra. 

 Third Size, 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. Free by mail. 



DAHLIAS. 



This stately and handsome autumn flower will always be popular 

 wherever display is wanted, because of its perfect form and wide 

 range of color. Plant the tubers out in the spring after all danger 

 of frost is past, and at the end of the season winter them over in a 

 dry and cool cellar. 15 cts. each, Si. 50 per doz. 



MADEIRA TINE. 



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 luxuriant and glossy green. 5 cts. each, 

 50 cts. per doz. 



