NEW GUIDE— ABRIDGED EDITION. 



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The Three Gems. 



These lovely flowers are a delight to all who plant them ; 

 sure to bloom ; in beautiful contrast. We offer large bulbs! 

 home grown, for one season. Cost only 20 cts. a Set. 



Milla Biflora {Floating Star).—TY\\s charming novelty of 

 recent introduction blooms profusely all Summer; the flow- 

 ers are full three inches in diameter, and pure waxy white; 

 they are borne in pairs on slender rush-like stems, and as they 

 are gently stirred by the passing breeze, remind one of FLOAT- 

 ING STARS. The petals are of great substance, and flower 

 stalks cut and placed in water will keep blooming for a week 

 or more. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; $1 per doz. 



Bessera Elegans ( Coral Drop). — This beautiful variety 

 is the direct counterpart of Milla Biflora in rich and striking 

 color, equaling it in graceful beauty. Pendulous clusters of 

 bell-shaped flowers are borne on long slender stems. The 

 color is a striking shade of coral scarlet, with pure white cup 

 and dark-blue anthers, 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts; $1 per doz. 



Cyclobothera Flavia ( Golden Shell).— This golden gem 

 is of great beauty and easily grown ; the habit of the plant 

 and bloom is similar to Bessera; the color is clear golden 

 yellow, with intense black dots on each petal. Fine bulbs, 

 10 cts. each; 3 for 23 cts.; $1 per doz. 



SPECIAL, OFFER.— The Set of 3 Gems for 20 cts.; 3 of 

 each variety, 9 in all, for 55 cts.; 5 of each, 13 in all, 80 cts. 



flontbretia Crocosmiseflora. 



This extremely brilliant and graceful Summer flowering 

 bulb should be better known. Each bulb throws up sev- 

 eral flower stalks, which are loaded with slightly droopy 

 spikes of blossoms from 5 to 10 inches long; also with 

 numerous side spikes, the whole making a lovely display of 

 color. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, with six petals well 

 turned back; the color is intense orange scarlet ; a clump makes 

 a very showy sight ; also, used as a piece in a vase or basket, 

 will attract great attention. South of Washington, D. C, 

 the bulbs are perfectly hardy, and need not be lifted in 

 Autumn. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 23 cts.; 12 for 73 cts. 



Zephyranthus. 



5 cts. 



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Candida. — The old-fashioned sort, and very fine 

 each ; 6 for 23 cts. 



Atamasco White. — At first a pale pink, changing 

 pure white. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; $1 per doz. 



Atamasco Rosea. — A beautiful variety, upright flowers, 

 petals broad and spreading; color lovely rosy pink, ic cts. 

 each; 3 for 25 cts.; $1 per doz. 



The Set of 3 Zephyranthus for 25 cts.; 2 Sets 45 

 cts.; 5 Sets$l. 



Apios Tuberosa. 



CATALPA, TEAS* JAPANESE HYBRID. 



This valuable, hardy Tuberous-rooted climber is one of the most 

 popular vines. Resembles the Wisteria in foliage. Produces in great 

 profusion large clusters of rich purple flowers, delightfully fragrant. The 

 bulbs are perfectly hardy, and stand the Winter ; they bloom freely 

 the first Summer. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 23 cts.; $1 per doz. 



JiipjLHisi Mtbiib (Jatalpas. 



The new varieties of Catalpa have of late years become very popu- 

 lar. They are handsome, erect-growing trees of remarkably rapid 

 growth ; have large, luxuriant foliage, almost tropical in appearance, and 

 bear immense clusters of large and handsome, deliciously fragrant 

 flowers. 



€ JMLPA, TEIlS' J JLFMISE HY1BI®, 



Is the newest and finest variety yet introduced. It has large heart- 

 shaped foliage, and bears immense clusters of beautiful creamy white 

 flowers, elegantly tinted with yellow and purple, and shedding a deli- 

 cious perfume all round; usually attains the height of 4 to 6 feet the 

 first year, and blooms the second year from planting. Having stood 

 a temperature of 20 to 23 degrees below zero without injury, it can 

 safely be planted in the coldest sections of the United States, and is par- 

 ticularly recommended for its rapidity of growth, great beauty and ex- 

 treme hardiness. Price, strong transplanted plants (cut back), 23 cts.; 

 2 (or I each of both varieties), 40 cts.; 6 for gi ; $2 per doz. 



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This is another valuable Catalpa ; a very strong, rapid and erect 

 grower, deep glossy green leaves and charming cream-colored flowers 

 followed by long narrow seed pods ; makes an excellent tree for shade 

 or timber; the wood is lasting and durable, and it grows so quickly 

 that you can have shade and wood in a very little time; grows in all 

 ordinary locations ; requires no petting or special care of any kind ; just 

 keep it from injury and see it grow. Price, strong transplanted plants 

 (cutback), 25 cts.; 2 (or 1 each of both varieties), 40 cts.j 6 for $1; 

 $2 per doz. 



