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Chionodoxia Gigantea. 



umbels or clusters on the 

 summit of strong stems. 

 Kirkii. This magnificent variety produces flowers of 

 the greatest beauty. Usually two flower stalks of dark 

 purplish color are sent up at the same time, each bear- 

 ing a laree umbel composed of a dozen or more enor- 

 mous lily-like flowers of wondrous beauty and fra- 

 grance. The petals are broad and pure white, with 

 a deep reddish purple si ripe through the centre. The 

 variety is so beautiful that it invariably elicits general 

 admiration. (See cut.) i Id. bulbs* each; §i oo; 

 $10.00 per doz.. postage 10c. per bulb extra\ 2 lb. 

 bulbs, §1.50 each; §i5.oo_per doz., postage 20c. per 

 bulb extra. 



CROWN IMPERIALS. 



Well-known spring blooming stately, hardy 

 border plants, with clusters of immense pen- 

 dant bell-shaped flowers surmounted with a 

 tuft of green leaves. They are very effective, 

 and if left undisturbed for years they form 

 gigantic and picturesque groups of gorgeous 

 colors. The variegated leaved ones is especi- 

 ally exxellent also for conservatory decoration 

 among dwarf growing plants. 



Add for . ostage 3<r. each extra. 

 Lutea. Yellow, 3- c. each; $3.00 per doz. 

 Aurora. Red, 20c. each; $2.00 per doz. 

 Crown upon Crown. Severalwhorls 

 of flowersone above the other. 25c. each; 

 $2.50 p r doz. 

 Sulphurea. Sulphur yellow, slightly 



striped red. 25c. each; §2.25 per doz. 

 Gold Striped. {Folia Aurea Striata.) 

 Rich green foliage — striped with golden 

 yellow — the bright red flowers are strik- 

 ingly effective against the beautiful varie- 

 gated foliage. This variety is of much 

 value for pr>t culture and forcing and is 

 worthy of extensive culture. (See cut.) 

 Price, 40c. each; $4.00 per doz. 

 Mixed- 15c- each; $1.25 per doz ; $8,00 

 per 100. Add for postage -$c.per bucb 

 extra . 



CHIONODOXA. 



(Glory of the Snow.) 

 These are praised by all as the most exquisite ot 

 Spring flowfring plants, and when grown in quan- 

 tities, under shrubs the effect is strikingly beautiful. 

 They produce flower spikes bearing ten to fifteen- 

 lovely Scilla-iike flowers. They are perfectly hardy,, 

 and may b planted as an edging to a bed. or in 

 clumps or masses, where they are doubly welcome, . 

 flowering early in the season with the Snowdrops, 

 and lasting a long time in perfection. They will, 

 thrive well in any good garden soil, and are admirable 

 for pot culture, for winter blooming in the house and 

 for forcing for cut flowers. {See cut.) 

 Lucillise. Charming bright blue with large clear 

 whitecentre. 4c. each;2sc. per doz; Si. 50 per 100.^. 

 $10.00 per 1000. 

 SardensiS. Intense deep true blue; in masses its. 

 brilliant color catches the eye at a great distance. 

 4c. each; 30c. per doz.; §2. co per 100.; §15.00 per 

 1000. . . . . 



Gigantea. (New) A gTeat aqur ltion differing 

 from all others of this family by its unusually 

 large flowei s of lovely lilac blue with conspicuous • 

 white centre. Is thoroughly hardy and a perfect 

 gem for spring decoration in masses in the garden, 

 and when grown in pots for winter flowering it is- 

 be^itifully effective. (See cut.) Price, 5c. each:. 

 50c. per doz.; §3.00 per 100.; §20.00 per toco. 



COBURGIA. 



Incamata. Very beautiful greenhouse bulbs of 



easy culture. The flowers are very showy, 4 to 5 



inches long and borne in umbels or clusters on 



. * feet high, they bloom during the summer and autumn 



months, color beautiful orange flesh, shadedred. Ipi.co each;$n.codoz. 



CRINUM. 



(Ready in November.) 

 Very handsome bulbous plants for either pot culture, in the green- 

 house or open ground planting in the summer months, the beautiful, 

 lily-like flowers are borne in 



stems nearly 2 : 



Crinum Kirkii. Golden btriped 



> sold at dozen rates, 25 at 100 rates, postage free except where 



Crown Imper 



noted. 



