HARDY FLOWERING BULBS. 



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«^ Snowdrops «=^ 



Snowdrops are the first blossoms of Spring, 

 bringing graceful greetings of the flowers 

 and verdure that are to come. They can be 

 planted in groups and left undisturbed for 

 years, coming forth annually with renewed 

 strength and beauty. They are also exqui- 

 sitely pretty planted singly in the grass, their 

 foliage being sufficiently matured to cut 

 without injury to the bulbs by the time the 

 lawn is ready to be mown. 



Galanthus Nivalis. — The old-fashioned 

 Snowdrop ; pure white. 3 for 5 cts.; 12 for 

 20 cts. 



Elwes' Giant Snowdrop (Galanthus 

 Elwesi). — The largest and most beautiful 

 of all Snowdrops; flowers pure snow white, 

 bright green tube. 2 for 5 cts.; 12 for 25 

 cts.; 100 for ^1.25. 



Glory of the Snow (Chionodoxa Lu- 

 ciliea). — A most lovely variety, producing 

 spikes of beautiful azure blue flowers with 

 pure white centre; in striking contrast with 

 G. Elwesi. 2 for 5 cts.; 12 for 25 cts.; 100 

 for $1.25. 



Gigantea. — As the name indicates, a 

 large flowering variety ; color beautiful light 

 blue with white centre. This is a new production and exceedingly fine 



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Galanthus ( Suf/uiUrops ) . 



5 cts. each ; 6 for 25 cts.; 12 for 50 cts.; 100 for ^3. 



Ranunculus 



Ranunculus (Indoors). 



FAIR MAIDS OF FRANCE. 



These beautiful dwarf-growing bulbous plants have become very- 

 popular in this country. They are perfectly hardy in open ground 

 south of Washington, D. C. In the north they should be protected 

 outdoors with leaves or similar litter during Winter. They are easily 

 grown both in pots in the house and in open ground, and are equally 

 desirable for either purpose. The plants are sturdy growers, their 

 habit of growth being the best. They produce a wonderful profusion 

 of large double flowers, an idea of which can be gathered from our 

 illustration. The flowers embrace the gayest and most brilliant colors, 

 such as white, crimson, orange, purple, variegated, etc. Every one 

 should possess a few bulbs of this charming family, as they will pro- 

 duce most pleasing results. We have imported an extra fine lot, 

 which cannot fail to please. 



Guernsey Turban (Finest Mixed). — This fine strain is very 

 different from and far superior to the Dutch varieties usually sent out ; 

 each root produces a great number of double flowers of bright and 

 rich colorings. 3 cts. each; 6 for 15 cts.; 12 for 25 cts. 



French Turban i Finesi Mixed). — Splendid and vigorous growers, 

 with gorgeous flowers of largest size produced in great quantities. 

 This strain will please all. 3 cts. each ; 6 for 15 cts.; 12 for 25 cts. 



«^ «^ Jonquils d^ ^ 



Jonquils make a very desirable addition to the garden, 

 and they are also in large request for house culture. The 

 flowers are of a rich golden yellow and delightfully scented. 

 They belong to the Narcissus family and should be given 

 the same treatment. 



Double. — Extra fine; deep yellow. 8 cts. each ; 3 for 

 20 cts.; 6 for 35 cts. 



Single. — Rich yellow; very fragrant. 2 for 5 cts.; 20 

 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100. 



Campernelle Mixed.— Large yellow flowers ; rich and 

 very striking. 2 for 5 cts.; 20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100. 



Our 



)Sew Guide 



to 



Rose Culture, 



for 1898, 



Will be ready to send out 

 January i, 1898. It is the 

 acknowledged authority on 

 ^ matters pertaining to the cul- 

 ^ ture of Roses, as well as all 

 • other flowers of worth. It will 

 ^ be sent free to customers of 

 ^ the past few years, also to 

 those who order from this 

 catalogue. To others free 

 upon application. 



